Current statistics consistently show that the misdiagnosis of ADHD in women is pervasive. Women and girls are often diagnosed years, even decades, later than men, primarily due to their symptoms being misattributed to anxiety, depression, or other mood disorders. Here are the key findings on the rates of misdiagnosis for women and girls:
“Neurodiversity is extremely heritable.” Every time I share this simple fact with parents of children with ADHD or adults with ADHD, I see a lightbulb turn on as they begin to connect the dots and remnants of ADHD traits in themselves, their kids, siblings, parents, and other relatives. For years, these parents had […]
A fun way to give back is through small, random acts of kindness.
Each day, try to do something kind. Small things are fine. In fact, small acts of kindness are easier to do and because they’re easier to do you’ll do these acts more often.
For decades, the public perception of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been shaped by the image of a hyperactive and disruptive boy. This has led to a significant gender bias in diagnosis, where countless women and girls who meet criteria for predominantly inattentive presentation of ADHD are consistently overlooked by teachers and clinicians, leading to years […]
Have you noticed that you feel a bit happier and more upbeat on sunny days than on overcast days?
It’s the same with people.
When positive people surround you, their positive outlook is contagious. You feel more positive. You can’t help it.
However, you can’t always decide who is around you. Sometimes the person is positive, and at […]
For some people, it doesn’t feel natural to be kind to themselves.
If that’s you, a good place to start is treating yourself the way you would treat others you care about.
If a friend is feeling down, hurt, or upset, you might pat them on the back or hold their hand.
You might say something kind or […]
When you think about it, birthday celebrations are really about celebrating yourself.
There’s the cake, the gifts, and the friends and family, and it’s all there to celebrate you.
But who says we can’t celebrate ourselves more than once a year?
An easy way to celebrate yourself is to celebrate your successes (regardless of how small or unimportant […]
An easy way to build more self-confidence is to recognize and spend time with the good in yourself.
Pick one good thing that you like about yourself.
For example, you might like that you’re creative, or friendly, or athletic.
Stress Less Hack: Routines make life more predictable and therefore less stressful.
However, when you’re stuck in the same old routines, there’s not much room for excitement either.
When you’re stuck in routines, you’re less likely to try new things.
When you eat out, you might order the same thing. You might walk the same way to school […]
If you’re crafty, create a gratitude box. Decorate a shoebox, a cigar box, a coffee can, or even a paper bag.