Have any of you run into the issue of trying to find some sort of fitness routine that really works for you? I started and stopped so many different routines and cancelled so gym memberships, all for the same reason – they couldn’t keep my attention. Even alternating between leg day and arm day didn’t…
Month: February 2023
Perception
Over the last year, as I have told various people I have ADHD, it has been interesting to hear their perceptions of me. The most common one is that I don’t seem to have ADHD. Some of this may be because I am a woman, and when they first heard of ADHD, there was a…
Medication Trepidation
Most of you have probably heard negative things about ADHD medication and prescribed medication in general. Things like – “my medication made me feel like a zombie,” “I didn’t recognize myself on my medication,” or “side effects of my medication were just too much.” Others’ experiences planted the seed in my head that nothing would…
So Many Choices
Have you ever had someone say, “Why can’t you just pick something you want to do”? This used to be a difficult question, but not anymore. Before my medication, I used to freeze when I had to pick something to do in my personal life, such as what to watch, what to read, what to…
Grief and ADHD
After I was diagnosed with ADHD, I experienced two vastly different emotions. Initially, there was a sense of relief that there was something going on in my mind that made me a bit different. There was actually a reason why I had a hard time completing things or why I jumped from hobby to hobby. Then…
Welcome
Hi all! I am excited to welcome you to my blog. I know it can be tough to handle a diagnosis of ADHD, so I wanted to start a space aimed at women and how we deal with ADHD. Everyone is welcome, though, and all insights are appreciated! I would love for this blog to…