Love someone with ADHD? 5 ways to strengthen your relationship without taking their behaviour personally
Being with a partner who has ADHD present unique challenges, but they can be worked through with understanding, compassion, and effort
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Thinking about starting ADHD medication? Here’s what you need to know before talking to your doctor
If ADHD symptoms are affecting your work, relationships or everyday life, medication may be one option to consider. We asked a doctor about medications, side effects, and what you should ask in your appointments.
Struggling to focus with ADHD? 6 psychologist-backed strategies to improve concentration and make everyday tasks easier
A common frustration for people with ADHD is not being able to focus where they would like to. While everyone has their own way of doing things, expert psychologists recommend these tips.
Autism in women: the lesser-known conditions that can go undiagnosed for years
From ADHD and anxiety to chronic pain and endometriosis, autistic women can face a complex mix of co-occurring conditions. One woman shares how years of feeling different, being misunderstood and searching for answers finally led to an autism diagnosis.
Think you might have ADHD at 60? Why more women are recognising the signs later in life
Experts explain why ADHD is often missed in girls, how menopause and changing life circumstances can bring longstanding challenges into focus, and why a proper assessment matters
The heartbreaking truth about ADHD and autism we still don’t understand
More than eight in 10 people with ADHD or autism say they have struggled with their mental health. Behind that statistic is a story of masking, misunderstanding and years spent wondering why life feels harder than it seems to for everyone else.
Could your ADHD be affecting the way you eat? We explore the lesser-known link between ADHD and eating disorders
ADHD and eating disorders overlap more than you might expect. A nutritionist explains why people with the neurodevelopmental condition may experience bulimia and binge-eating
The ADHD bedroom brain: why it can be difficult to concentrate during sex
From being unable to focus properly to rejection sensitivity, ADHD can play havoc between the bedsheets. We ask experts why many people with the neurodevelopmental condition can struggle when it comes to having sex.
Worn out but wired? Why sleep can be harder if you’re neurodivergent
Why does your brain suddenly come alive at bedtime? If you’re neurodivergent, the answer could lie in everything from ADHD and racing thoughts to a body clock that simply runs differently.
‘I began avoiding social events during menopause. Then I learned that undiagnosed autism could be the hidden cause’
Do you find yourself avoiding social plans, snapping at loved ones or needing more time alone during menopause? We explore how hormonal changes may affect autistic people and what can help with social burnout.
