If you have ADHD and find yourself becoming angry very quickly, you may often wonder what causes these outbursts, or what makes you angry. Perhaps you find yourself in a situation where a relatively small inconvenience occurs, and you feel overwhelmed with frustration. This can be released in various different forms. You may snap at someone, raise your voice or remove yourself from the situation entirely to calm down. Upon reflection, it may seem insignificant or you may wond

The costs of this are increased uncertainty, confusion and quality concerns over key questions such as: who can diagnose ADHD? How does a professional train to become an ADHD assessor? Which professionals can diagnose ADHD? In this blog, we look at the UK clinical guidelines on who can assess and diagnose ADHD and look at professional training routes for assessors. It is drawn from our Adult ADHD Assessment and Diagnosis Training, with key references included at the end.

There are several factors that could mean that safe driving is more difficult for people with ADHD. While some studies have found higher risk of accidents for ADHD drivers, this doesn't mean that people with ADHD can't be good drivers. This post explores the regulations in the UK, as well as common struggles for ADHD drivers, the interaction of medication and some practical tips to make safe driving easier. ADHD and Driving in the UK If you are concerned that your ADHD or ADH

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria is something that is most commonly experienced by those with ADHD and autism, which we will discuss here. We will also discuss what Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is, some common symptoms of it, and finally 3 tips to manage it. It can be detrimental to someone’s mental health; therefore it is important that we educate and inform ourselves of the basics of this condition so that we can learn how to manage it. This is an excerpt from our workb

Rejection sensitive dysphoria is something that many people with ADHD and autism experience which involves a strong feeling of emotional pain being inflicted on someone after they feel like they have been rejected or criticised. It can, however, also be experienced by the general population and those who don’t have ADHD or autism. In this blog, we will look at the symptoms, definition and treatment strategies for rejection sensitive dysphoria. A comprehensive and very interes

Perfectionism and ADHD may seem like opposites, one focused on doing everything flawlessly, the other marked by struggles with focus, organisation, and impulse control. Yet for many people, the two overlap in surprising and often frustrating ways. Perfectionism can push someone to set unrealistic standards, while ADHD can make it difficult to meet those expectations, creating a cycle of stress, self-criticism, and burnout. In this blog, we’ll break down what perfectionism and

ADHD burnout is a common occurrence in those with ADHD. It can have a detrimental effect on someone’s personal, educational, and as we will elaborate on here, professional life. In this blog, we will go through what ADHD burnout actually is, what it may look like at work, and finally some tips for coping with it in the workplace. What is ADHD Burnout? ADHD burnout is when someone with ADHD feel an overwhelming sense of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion from constantl

Understand the symptoms of ADHD burnout, why it happens and recovery tips. Learn strategies to recover from ADHD burnout.

There is more awareness of ADHD in the workplace and society than ever before, which is great. However, knowing exactly what reasonable adjustments are to help ADHDers thrive at work are less well known, which can leave gaps for individuals and workplaces. In this blog, we will look at ADHD at work and the top 3 reasonable adjustments to boost productivity for ADHDers. It will be suitable for individuals, managers, HR professionals and peers. It is taken from our 91-page work

Understand the symptoms of autistic burnout, why it happens and recovery tips. Learn strategies to recover from autistic burnout.

Why do people is procrastination with ADHD a common problem, and how can you stop it? We look at why people with ADHD procrastinate and how to overcome it in this blog, with 3 science-based tips.

Many people with ADHD struggle with task paralysis, which is when you feel unable to get started on a task that you must to do. This may...

Getting organised is something that people with ADHD commonly struggle with. This may be getting started with the housework, planning...

Understand what questions are asked in an ADHD assessment, what is involved and where to book an adult ADHD assessment in Warwickshire now that funding has been cut.