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Pack hard with a vengeance…The Action Epic of ADHD and neurodiverse holiday stress…
The pinnacle of the year… That coveted prize of a well earned holiday… Oh my poor dears, if only it were so simple… At exactly 2.45pm on the last day of the school term, I placed a cup of tea… Continue reading
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Fantastic beasts – and where they are hiding – 5 reasons to seek out and celebrate ADHD brains …
People with ADHD need to be reminded of their magnificence, just the way they are… This is a declaration. A proclamation of unique brilliance, unrivalled spirit and resilience. These are the reasons to love someone with ADHD, and the reasons… Continue reading
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The ADHD Emotion Ocean, why and how neurodivergent feelings are different…
We are all of the emotions, or we are none. We are on top of the world, and our euphoria is scary to witness, or we are the pits of despair, and you should probably leave the room… Continue reading
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Walking Diary*Summer* Hidden pools in the land of lost treasure
As I step over the stile onto the path proper, I feel like I am in wonderland. There is not another soul in sight, butterflies are darting back and forth all around me amongst the long grass, and skylarks are… Continue reading
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Two bats and a squirrel – The birth of an ADHD walking diary
…there is something different here. It doesn’t feel ground-breaking, it doesn’t feel like it will change my life. But it’s a gentle, tangible tonic. It’s a slower stream of oxygen through otherwise stormy veins… Continue reading
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Don’t leave me hanging on the telephone…5 reasons why communication with ADHD is so hard…and why we still love and need our friends…
ADHD friends – are you used to not hearing from your friend for months and then receiving War and Peace in a text message? – This is why. I just want the world, the day, the hour, to go quiet,… Continue reading
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Walking Diary*Summer* Adventure beyond the fallen oak…
This sort of looks like it could once have been a path, but directly ahead of me a huge limb has been severed from a living oak, and it is impossible to progress in this direction without going either over… Continue reading
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Creatures of the senses – why nature is the ultimate therapy for super-powered ADHD and neurodivergent brains
Sometimes, often, the world is too much. Sometimes it is too little. Too loud, too quiet, too dull, too colourful. Too complicated. Too Jarring. Sensory sensitivities and differences in how the brain processes sensory input are extremely common in both… Continue reading
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The Power of pacing – How to manage energy when you have ADHD…
If the average person’s brain is a car with a 2 litre engine, plenty of reserve power, and appropriate gears for hills, an ADHD brain is trying to drive all the same routes with a 3 wheeler (probably with an… Continue reading
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Walking Diary *Summer*Sandmartins, Swifts and secret pathways…
Today’s walk was veritable banquet of wildlife, and a testament to the glorious abundance of June. I hadn’t gone out expecting very much, rather, feeling somewhat low in both energy and spirits this morning Continue reading
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Walking Diary*Summer* Runaway robins and retreat in the trees
I arrive at my walking destination knowing I don’t have much time today, but determined to soak in what I can before the days work ahead of me Continue reading
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Walking Diary*Spring*Wind in white flowers
An evening walk. And the air has a brooding quality to it, grey skies and sharp pulls of wind, like something more ominous may be afoot… Continue reading
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“What is normal anyway?”Visualising ADHD and trying to explain the neurodiverse brain spectrum …
“But everyone is on a spectrum…we are all neurodiverse surely?” Big Sigh. Attempting to tackle our slippery nemesis…where does neurodiversity start and end? Continue reading
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Walking Diary *Spring* Tunnels of dappled light
A slight shift of focus, a slight lift of mood, as I continued past the busy roundabout and onto the industrial estate at the rear, from which you can access the glorious Taff Trail. One turn from a busy road… Continue reading
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Walking Diary*Spring* Hazy sun and cockerels herald the season
The weather feels relatively mild for March, and there is a soft haze in the air, not quite sunshine, but that pre-sun light, where the sun sits behind the thinnest layer of cloud – strong enough to cast faint shadows… Continue reading
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“I’m sorry, I can’t come to work today – I’m stuck to the wall” – Explaining ADHD Paralysis, Overwhelm…And how to deal with it.
The above quote is one of a list of ridiculous reasons for phoning in sick to work that we came up with in a pub many years ago. This was always one of my favourites. But I think it does… Continue reading
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8 reasons why you should go for a walk when you have ADHD…
Nature – being exposed to the natural world and green spaces has been proven to raise one’s mood, affecting symptoms such as anxiety and depression, which are so frequently comorbid with ADHD, and making us feel more connected, calmer and… Continue reading
