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Getting Diagnosed With ADHD as an Adult: Is It Worth the Hassle?

Sydni Rubio

October 29, 2024

ADHD Fundamentals

Getting diagnosed with ADHD as an adult changed how I see myself. Here’s what I've learned and what to consider if you’re wondering whether it’s worth it.

A person with dyspraxia and ADHD trips over the rug in their house.

Dyspraxia and ADHD: A Match Made in Coordination Hell

Sydni Rubio

August 5, 2024

Comorbid Conditions

Spilling coffee, bumping into things, and always running late? It could be a chaotic, clumsy mix of ADHD and dyspraxia, or developmental coordination disorder (DCD).

A squirrel driving a race car on ice with bees swarming around. A computer is smoking with an error message, music is playing, and there's an explosion in the background.

ADHD Analogies: How ADHDers Describe Their Brains

Sydni Rubio

July 27, 2024

ADHD Fundamentals

We've all heard the ADHD analogies about squirrels and Ferraris, but what are other ways people describe their ADHD?

An older woman with ADHD stands in the middle of a room confused and shrugging. Behind her are the words: why the f did I come in here?

Why you forget stuff when you walk through doorways (Hint: It's not ADHD)

Sydni Rubio

July 12, 2024

Brain science

Walking through a doorway or switching tasks can cause short-term memory loss. This is what's going on in your brain when you forget why you walked into a room.

A woman with ADHD is laying on a leather couch surrounded by tissues after crying. She has an open laptop while she stares at the screen and applies for jobs.

Job Searching with ADHD: Why It Sucks & How to Manage Rejections & Burnout

Sydni Rubio

June 24, 2024

ADHD and Employment

Trying to find a job when you have ADHD is hard. From resumes & cover letters to applications & job interviews, here's why ADHD complicates job hunts & how to cope.

A woman taking ADHD medication and antidepressants looks disappointed and annoyed by her armpit sweat and body odor.

ADHD Medication, Antidepressants and Excessive Sweating: WHY?!

Sydni Rubio

June 20, 2024

Medication

If your ADHD meds are making you sweat more - and smell worse - you're not alone. Get a whiff of the science behind why you have excessive sweating.

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Can ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, and Depression Affect The Big Five Personality Traits?

Sydni Rubio

October 21, 2024

Comorbid Conditions

Learn how ADHD, autism, anxiety, and depression can impact your Big 5 (OCEAN) personality traits, exploring key insights from a survey about mental health.

A person with ADHD has an arm in a splint cast and they are holding two adhd medication pills. In the background, there is an Emergency Room Department.

ADHD Medication Decreases Chances of Injury & Untimely Death, Study Shows

Sydni Rubio

August 2, 2024

Medication

Learn how ADHD medication helps people with ADHD avoid unintentional injuries and early death by reading this quick summary of a study published in early 2024.

A woman with ADHD is talking to her doctor about starting or trying ADHD medication for her treatment in an online virtual healthcare appointment. She was unsure how to approach the conversation, but now feels prepared for her meeting with her provider.

How to Talk to Your Doctor About Trying ADHD Medication (The No B.S. Guide)

Sydni Rubio

July 13, 2024

Medication

Talking to a doctor about starting ADHD medication is intimidating, but it doesn't have to be! Here's a unique guide on how to prepare for this important talk.

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Do I have ADHD? Steps to take before self-diagnosing

Sydni Rubio

July 10, 2024

ADHD Fundamentals

Have ADHD symptoms, but unsure if you actually have ADHD? Learn how to recognize ADHD and self-diagnose responsibly. Plus, resources and diagnosis tips!

An ADHD adult woman is unmotivated and bored, slumped over a couch wearing pajamas and feeling lazy. Next to her are big words: Unmotivated? Lazy? ADHD?

Why Am I So Unmotivated? Is It ADHD, Laziness, or Something Else?

Sydni Rubio

June 21, 2024

ADHD Fundamentals

Being unmotivated doesn't mean that you're lazy. Here are the main reasons you might be lacking motivation, whether you have ADHD or not.

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