Sarah Alexander-Georgeson

Hyperfocus: the "Superpower" with a Literal Cost

While ADHD hyperfocus may sound like a superpower, it can be anything but.

People like you, talking about their experience with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). 

Living with ADHD: Patient Stories and Support

Read stories from people who live with and manage ADHD. Each story gives a first-person account of living with ADHD, with tips for managing strong emotions and getting the best out of your home, work, and social life.  

82 ADHD Patient Stories - Page 4

Diagnosed with ADHD? 7 Steps to Get on Track
3 mins
article
René Brooks

Diagnosed with ADHD? 7 Steps to Get on Track

The Procrastination Black Hole — and How to Climb Out of It
7 mins
article
Terry Matlen

The Procrastination Black Hole — and How to Climb Out of It

How I (Finally) Chose My College Major
5 mins
article
Nerris Nassiri

How I (Finally) Chose My College Major

Study Hacks That Worked for my ADHD
6 mins
article
Nerris Nassiri

Study Hacks That Worked for my ADHD

Is ADHD Different For Women?
5 mins
article
Terry Matlen

Is ADHD Different For Women?

Nurturing and Maintaining Relationships with ADHD
4 mins
article
René Brooks

Nurturing and Maintaining Relationships with ADHD

Feeling Isolated? This Is How I Found My ADHD Community
3 mins
article
René Brooks

Feeling Isolated? This Is How I Found My ADHD Community

What I Know Now: Reflecting on Childhood, Post-ADHD Diagnosis
6 mins
article
Nerris Nassiri

What I Know Now: Reflecting on Childhood, Post-ADHD Diagnosis

Low Self-Esteem: The Side of ADHD You Don’t See
4 mins
article
René Brooks

Low Self-Esteem: The Side of ADHD You Don’t See

Careers and ADHD: How to Find the Right Fit
5 mins
article
Terry Matlen

Careers and ADHD: How to Find the Right Fit

Making Your ADHD Work in the Office
4 mins
article
René Brooks

Making Your ADHD Work in the Office

4 Relationship Struggles with ADHD (and How to Overcome Them)
6 mins
article
Nerris Nassiri

4 Relationship Struggles with ADHD (and How to Overcome Them)

Do I Tell My Boss? The Pros and Cons of Disclosing Your ADHD
5 mins
article
Terry Matlen

Do I Tell My Boss? The Pros and Cons of Disclosing Your ADHD

The Dumbest Things People Have Told Me About My ADHD
5 mins
article
René Brooks

The Dumbest Things People Have Told Me About My ADHD

A Day In The Life Of Someone With ADHD
4 mins 20 secs
video
Healthline Editorial Team

A Day In The Life Of Someone With ADHD

ADHD: Me Before And After My Diagnosis
5 mins
article
Kerri Mackay

ADHD: Me Before And After My Diagnosis

About Life Effects

Living with one or more chronic conditions affects your life in so many ways. The only people who really know what you are going through are those who have faced the same challenges for years. With that in mind we have created Life Effects, an initiative shaped by patients, for patients.

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