A day for AuDHD moms to stand tall and be proud of fighting for their child’s best! Becoming a parent was undeniably one of the most significant and defining moments in my life. From the day I became a mom 21 years ago, there has never been a doubt in my mind that this was when real life began. However, motherhood has certainly brought its share of challenges.  I know I’m not alone in this, and that many of us neurodivergent women are especially challenged and criticized for our parental abilities. This is not just something I say. This is supported

A growing number of studies show that most women can continue using ADHD medication during pregnancy, and more often also do so. In consultation with a doctor and with regular check-ups any risk for mother or child seems to be small. The potential benefits of having a woman, who feels and functions well during pregnancy, are of course also significant. But then what?  Is it ok to continue taking your meds if you choose to breastfeed? In this blog, we explore what the latest research says on the matter.  Importantly however, what applies at a group level may not be

The Brain – is wider than the SkyFor – put them side by side –The one the other will containWith ease – and You – beside  Emily Dickinson The American poet Emily Dickinson wrote this insightful poem in 1862. In other words, more than 160 years ago – when she was 32 years old. Emily was neither an astrologer nor a neuroscientist. But an educated woman who already then understood that the brain and mind is so much more powerful than we are still to discover. Despite 150 years of research, we still don’t know more than – at best –

Greetings!I’m Dana, a 47-year-old woman with ADHD and a dedicated Letterlife user.    I was diagnosed with ADHD at 42. Finally receiving the correct diagnosis was like having a second birthday. Since then, I have traveled a winding road. A couple of years were spent in self-reflection where I reviewed my entire life events, previous struggles and patterns. I thought about “what could have been” if only I had received the correct diagnosis earlier.  After this period came acceptance, I was fortunate to have a strong team of medical professionals to assist me in my ADHD journey. My Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist, Naturopathic

Today it seems like just opening your social media is enough to be flooded by health-conscious messages. One might get the impression that the very goal of life is to maximize your exercise routines or eat as nutritiously as possible. However an excessive focus on living healthy can become unhealthy in itself. And in this blog, we’ll dive into how to navigate orthorexia towards moderation. The risk of developing a problematic relationship with food or exercise is higher if you grow up feeling different without understanding why. And if you can’t trust your gut feeling because you’ve learned to go against

If you’re a woman with ADHD, ADD or autism, the statistical likelihood is that you, at some point in your life, have struggled with an eating disorder.1  If I were to ask you how you feel or have felt, about your body, the risk is even higher that you will tell me that you’ve lived a whole life in constant warfare with your body and eating behaviors. Over 50% of your ADHD sisters are likely to report the same.  Many of you will also vividly and in detail be able to describe how you’ve used food and sugar to regulate

Do you need practical tools to maintain your exercise routines over time? I suspect that, like most people, you’ve already heard that regular physical activity is a cornerstone of both mental and physical health. In this blog, the PT-Psychologist Greta Wester, will share her best exercise tips with you! Exercise increases your brain’s release of dopamine and norepinephrine, just like ADHD meds do. This can bring additional benefits for us with ADHD, such as reduced symptoms of restlessness, impulsivity and improved focus and concentration.  The paradox? Well, the very same ADHD symptoms that exercise relieves also make regular exercise particularly

Are you one of us ADHD:ers with grand plans for training that never gets executed? Maybe your life is a constant struggle to carve out breaks and pauses. And the mere thought of spending precious quality time exercising seems too masochistic? Or do you use exercise as a universal remedy for stress to a degree where it becomes unhealthy or harmful?  You are not alone!  This week’s blog is about exercise and the ADHD curse of the inability to do things in moderation. Also, new research comes with great news for ADHD:ers!  The struggle of should do’s You must have

The book “The Autist’s Guide to the Galaxy – navigating the world of ‘normal people’” is written for neurodiverse people living among neurotypicals. Through facts, interviews, tips and tests, Clara Törnvall, diagnosed with autism in adulthood, provides the reader with insight into the world of ordinary, neurotypical people. Do you find it difficult to speak your mind, perceive details or find things that truly engage and interest you? Do you struggle in situations where others are silent? Do you use your imagination to reinterpret what others are saying? Do you live with a constant fear of being excluded from social