Megan Potts

How I Learned to Stop Apologizing for My ADHD

Masking and apologizing for ADHD symptoms are common coping strategies in a "neurotypical" world. Here's how Megan Potts escaped the shame cycle.

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.  

63 ADHD Patient Stories - Page 4

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

Making Your ADHD Work in the Office

The Dumbest Things People Have Said To Me About ADHD
5 mins
article
René Brooks

The Dumbest Things People Have Said To Me About 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

'Coming Out' To My Family About ADHD
5 mins
article
René Brooks

'Coming Out' To My Family About ADHD

My Worst ADHD Triggers
4 mins
article
Terry Matlen

My Worst ADHD Triggers

This Is What A Bad Day With ADHD Looks Like
4 mins
article
René Brooks

This Is What A Bad Day With ADHD Looks Like

Mindfulness And ADHD — What Works For Me (And What Doesn’t)
4 mins
article
René Brooks

Mindfulness And ADHD — What Works For Me (And What Doesn’t)

Things I Love About My ADHD
5 mins
article
René Brooks

Things I Love About My ADHD

5 Tips If You’re Considering Adult ADHD Counselling
6 mins
article
Kerri Mackay

5 Tips If You’re Considering Adult ADHD Counselling

Rollercoaster Families- When Parent and Child Both have ADHD
3 mins
article
Terry Matlen

Rollercoaster Families- When Parent and Child Both have ADHD

How ADHD Made Me the "Queen of Distraction"
7 mins
article
Terry Matlen

How ADHD Made Me the "Queen of Distraction"

The Barriers to Diagnosing Adult ADHD
5 mins
article
Terry Matlen

The Barriers to Diagnosing Adult ADHD

How Sleep Apnea And RLS Contributed To My ADHD Distraction
7 mins
article
René Brooks

How Sleep Apnea And RLS Contributed To My ADHD Distraction

Divorced And Dating Again With ADHD
6 mins
article
René Brooks

Divorced And Dating Again With ADHD

How A Late ADHD Diagnosis Changed My Life
8 mins
article
René Brooks

How A Late ADHD Diagnosis Changed My Life

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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