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Overview – Understanding Your ADHD Brain’s Control Tower 

Our brain’s “control tower” helps manage daily tasks. But when it functions differently as for us with ADHD, even simple actions can feel overwhelming. Understanding your unique brain can help create effective and personalized strategies for a smoother daily life. In this blog, we walk you through it all. Many with ADHD can witness how […]

Heidi Dellafera Eagleton, Writer
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Movement and Song Saves the Day – and Every So Often the Night! 

After a diagnosis at seventy-five, I needed a new way to manage my ADHD and anxiety without relying on medication. It turned out, the answer was with me all along! In this blog, I’ll share how movement and song transformed my life. Bringing calm and joy in ways I hadn’t imagined. I knew I had to […]

D-MER feelings of discomfort during breastfeeding
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Shameful Feelings of Discomfort During Breastfeeding? It Could Be D-MER

Breastfeeding is often a time of bonding, but for some women, it brings unexpected and distressing emotions. Feelings that can be associated with something known as Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER). Understanding D-MER is crucial to providing the right support for affected mothers. Here we’ll dive into what it is and what the available research […]

Profile Picture Hamest Artin
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Surviving All the Self-help and ADHD-unfriendly Advice

Hi, I’m Hamest, a 28-year-old woman with ADHD, and a Letterlife user since the start. My ADHD story started when I was diagnosed in 2021 and this is how I have avoided trashing my self-esteem by all the “good” advice I’ve gotten over the years.  If you, like me, are a neurodiverse woman living in […]

Back on track with routines
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Getting Back on Track – Finding Your Routine After a Break or Vacation

Have you lost all your structure and routines during the vacation? Maybe you’ve indulged in a few too many treats and let your exercise habits slip as well. If so, you might be feeling a bit of panic about getting back to school or work, just like many others. It’s not easy to maintain your […]

A sad teenage girl rejecting to go to school
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Standing Amid All the Answers Finding None

I used to judge other parents. My perspective changed when my own children started refusing to go to school. Navigating this journey revealed signs I had ignored. Here’s a glimpse into our chaotic, enlightening experience with school refusal and ADHD diagnoses: In the past, I’ve been quick to judge other people’s parenting skills. It’s an […]

Bored or burnout? Sustainable strategies for work.
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Am I Burned Out or Just Bored?

Are you one of many ADHD women who struggle to stay in the same job over time? One that loses the work passion as soon as you’ve cracked the code and proven yourself worthy. And no longer feel the thrill of being challenged? It’s important to distinguish whether you’re simply bored or on the verge […]

ADHD Meds and physical exersice
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ADHD Medication, Exercise and Elite Sports

Navigating between ADHD medication and intense exercise can be complex, especially for elite athletes. ADHD medications can enhance performance. But it also has side effects, like increased heart rate and blood pressure. This article explores whether to maintain or take a break from medication during training and competitions. Do you use physical activity as one […]

ADHD is a 24/7 Model
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ADHD 24/7 –  Navigating Neurodivergence Every Hour of Every Day

ADHD 24/7 is a model representing overarching areas in life, relevant for anyone aiming to live as healthy and meaningful lives as possible. It recognizes that neurodiversity extends beyond ADHD, providing a holistic approach to personal growth and overall health. We’ll go through each step of it. Living with ADHD is a 24/7 endeavor. It […]