Motherhood is not the same for everyone. When you have a teenage daughter with ADHD or AuDHD (ADHD plus autism) you may need to prepare for a completely different journey. In this blog, we’ll share insights from Letterlife users and mothers of ADHD teens, exploring common challenges and offering helpful tips. The Challenges of Parenting Teenage Daughters with ADHD Becoming a mother can be a journey filled with an equal amount of joys, challenges and worries. And navigating the complexities of parenting a teen with ADHD can be both rewarding and daunting. It most definitely will require patience, empathy and

Does vacation bring feelings of stress and loneliness, rather than feeling exciting? Can’t you rely enough on your energy levels to take action, invite someone over for dinner, or suggest an outing? In this blog, you’ll get smart tips on habits and routines to use from our occupational therapist, Matilda Utbult. What’s your take on days off and holidays? You know that feeling when everyone is off work and diving into vacation plans, going on trips, planning parties and other fun activities. And you haven’t managed to plan anything at all.  Maybe you’ve learned not to over-plan to allow time

Effective ADHD management for women hinges on personalized care, evidence-based treatment and self-advocacy. This guide outlines key strategies to ensure your treatment plan is tailored to your unique needs. And for you to get in control even without healthcare or diagnosis. All to enhance your overall well-being and quality of life. A Guide for Adult ADHD Women Recently diagnosed and just about to embark on a journey where you view yourself, your strengths and your weaknesses in a new light?  Recognizing whether your ADHD is being managed appropriately requires an understanding of your individual ADHD profile. As well as what

The concept of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), was coined by Professor Elisabeth Newson in England in the 1980s. Newson, who primarily worked with children with autism, noticed a group of autistic children whom she felt stood out from the rest in a distinct way.  According to Newson, these children were distinguished by: Despite the prevalence of boys in the autism population, Newson described an even gender distribution in this group of children.  Her foundational description forms the basis of what is now known as PDA. At the core, we find sensitivity and an intense aversion to everyday demands. Coupled with

Today, the number of people suffering from chronic health conditions is increasing, along with the societal associated costs. Unfortunately, mental health issues are no exception. And ADHD, a common and often lifelong condition, is one of the diagnoses rising fastest. Healthcare is thus facing gigantic challenges where a growing group demands limited resources.  As newly diagnosed with ADHD, much will revolve around making lifestyle changes to avoid serious consequences due to challenges inherited in the diagnosis.  The gap between the availability and demand for support and care is painfully evident in today’s healthcare system. Forcing a movement away from, rather

Our Letterlife ADHD Coach Jolanta shares her journey with ADHD. From the struggles of a late diagnosis to the fulfillment in coaching others. How she by embracing neurodiversity transformed her life. Discover how you, too, can start your path to self-realization – it’s just one decision away! Hi! My name is Jolanta. I work as an ADHD coach at Letterlife. In this blog, I thought I’d share a bit more about who I am, what I do and why I have the best job in the world! Today, I see myself as a courageous woman with ADHD who consciously takes

I am a woman about to turn 36, living with my partner for 10 years and our two daughters, a 4-year-old and a 4-month-old baby. I did well in school, had good grades in both elementary and high school and pursued further studies in college. I knew what I wanted and that I needed good grades to get there! I’ve now worked in the real estate industry for 14 years. For me, the question isn’t what you can accomplish as a “compliant girl” with ADHD. The question is rather what it will cost your well-being. I’ve felt different my whole

I’m doing some research for a lecture I’m going to give on ADHD and exercise, and I stumbled upon some studies that throw me back thirty years in time. Back to middle school and high school. What I read makes me proud of the girl I once was and how she turned an impossible situation into something constructive and sustainable. Let me tell you! “All truly great thoughts are conceived by walking.” – Friedrich Nietzsche My aunt Eva, was a Montessori teacher at a preschool where I grew up. I ended up in the Montessori pedagogy. Not because of any special

Overthinking is a common problem for ADHD and AuDHD women. And it causes so much suffering when we get caught up in it. In this blog, we introduce some alternative ways of improving our mental flexibility by challenging the ADHD brain’s fear of chaos. Are you one of us who can easily turn everyday decisions or past awkward situations into Olympic-level mental gymnastics? Do you find yourself engaged in an internal dialogue that would make Shakespeare envious? Do past embarrassments threaten your sanity or your sense of humor?  Then you are in good company! Don’t think so much! Cognitive flexibility,