The unauthorised biography of every stupid thing I've ever said
Written, produced, and obsessively replayed by my ADHD brain
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The cult of normal
For centuries, society has treated normal as a fixed standard – shaping science, culture, and psychiatry around an idea few truly fit. What began as a mathematical concept became a way to define belonging. But if normal is an illusion, why do we still let it define us?
Different isn’t less; it’s powerful.
It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week and what better way to celebrate than by embracing the fact that we all think differently and that’s a good thing! In the spirit of appreciating diverse minds, I wanted to shine a light on an often-overlooked truth: different ways of thinking aren’t
From Sonic speed to a brain trapped in an overload loop
Finding the right ADHD medication dose is like playing hot and cold, except every change takes weeks to show if it’s working or making things worse
scaisnotsochillandcool
We delve into the real reason why many GPs won't prescribe your ADHD medication (spoiler alert: it's about Dollar, dollar bills, y'all)
Lessons from Space Mountain
Happy birthday to The Moment. A rollercoaster 365-day journey that involved everything from feeling like a fraud to finding peace in community. Here's four hard truths I've learned about navigating a broken system.
Losing my religion
Exploring the relationship between autism and aphantasia helped me understand why Catholic rituals felt distant and faith was never a good fit for me.
Unwrapping Christmas for an autism friendly festive season
Wondering how to make Christmas more inclusive for your loved one? Let’s unwrap ideas for a more thoughtful December.
The doors in my mind are finally getting organised
My ADHD medication journey and what changed after two months on Elvanse
My wild Hunter S. Thompson ride through ADHD meds
Plunging headfirst into the chaos. A gonzo-fuelled dive into my first 14 days of ADHD med mayhem including headaches and dry-mouthed delirium
Lives without imagery
The Big Interview: Tom Ebeyer of aphantasia.com on living without visual imagery. From realising he couldn't picture anything in his mind to creating a global platform, he’s changing how we think about imagination.
Denim and other horrible things: a tale of sensory icks and nightmares
I wanted to describe what it's like living with sensory differences as an AuDHD-er and I couldn't think of how to do it without creating an incredibly long list that absolutely no one would want to read. On that basis, I felt the best way to
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A day in the life on ADHD medication
The first 24 hours on Elvanse has shown small gains and unexpected side effects
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No pity: six things not to say to someone with autism or ADHD
Articles that say there's no right or wrong way to react when someone tells you about a diagnosis aren't right. There is definitely a wrong way to do it.
The real ADHD trap
The changing face of how neurodiversity is represented in the media is not positive
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ADHD crisis in NI is a dark, gut-wrenching parody of neglect
Briefing paper for Stormont exposes the North's deep-rooted failures in addressing ADHD, highlighting a lack of adult services and a grim future without urgent action.
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Public interest vs privacy
ADHD policy discussions withheld by Department of Health stating "the public interest is more heavily weighted in favour of maintaining the exemption of some of the documents in this request."
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"All I did was eat cigarette butts and ornaments"
The Big Interview: Comedian Emer Maguire on her childhood eating habits, comedy and late-stage autism and OCD diagnoses
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Medication at last, but it's been a costly journey
It's time to finally try ADHD medication and see if it makes any tangible difference to my day-to-day life
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"When will it all fall apart?"
The invisible mask: domestic violence, imposter syndrome and anxiety
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The great drain
Masking takes an enormous amount of energy
The Big Interview: Luke Beardon
Senior Lecturer in autism at Sheffield Hallam University on language, workplace interviews and suicide
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The eyes (don't) have it
As we start our month long series, we hear from a young refugee; what it's like to mask all day and from an academic expert on what we know about masking
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My Journey with ADHD and being a young refugee
Hey hey! I’m a young person who has navigated the complexities of living with ADHD while also adapting to life as a refugee. My story is one of resilience, struggle, and ultimately, growth. I’d like to share that journey with you, hoping it might resonate or help others