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Woman experiencing hot flushes in Menopause
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It’s All in Your Head

Recent research shows that decreasing estrogen levels during menopause affect brain structure, connectivity and metabolism. This contributes to the most common menopause, or rather perimenopause, symptoms such as hot flushes, brain fog, insomnia and mood swings. We’ll dive into what the research says and give tips for managing (peri)menopausal symptoms. For decades women have either […]

Letterlife co-founder Lotta Borg Skoglund MD PhD
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ADHD – To Test or Not to Test?

There is no “quick test” for ADHD. A significant part of the assessment for an ADHD-diagnosis involves self-evaluating and clinical interviews with experienced psychologists and doctors focusing on ADHD as well as on other somatic conditions and psychiatric diagnoses. However, various tests may be included in an ADHD assessment, depending on the individual situation.  Medical […]

Cyclic Dosing
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Letterlife Empowered Me to Get Cyclic Dosing, finally!

A Testimony from Sam – A Satisfied Letterlife User The user Sam shares how Letterlife helped her understand ADHD’s link to hormonal changes. And also advocate for cyclic dosing with her doctor. This article explores how such insights can lead to more personalized and effective medication for women with ADHD. As many women with ADHD […]

Profilfoto Tina Wiman, författare
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I have ADHD today, too!

I admit it: I’m one of those people who lose library books and forget to pay the parking fee. And I’m quite convinced that I’ve already answered that message you sent me yesterday.   I forget expensive food items in the back of my fridge until they are no longer edible. I lose focus in the […]

Overview - control tower
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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! Here 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 come up […]

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 […]