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 5

'Coming Out' To My Family About ADHD
5 mins
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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

Is My ADHD Getting Worse With Age?
3 mins
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Terry Matlen

Is My ADHD Getting Worse With Age?

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
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René Brooks

Things I Love About My ADHD

3 Ways Procrastination is the Best Motivator for my ADHD
4 mins
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Kerri Mackay

3 Ways Procrastination is the Best Motivator for 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

Work/Life Balance Tips When You Have ADHD
6 mins
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Kerri Mackay

Work/Life Balance Tips When You Have ADHD

Unraveling The Stigma Of ADHD
3 mins
article
René Brooks

Unraveling The Stigma Of ADHD

ADHD Isn't Real and Other Myths
7 mins
article
Terry Matlen

ADHD Isn't Real and Other Myths

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

How ADHD Made Me the "Queen of Distraction"

What are the Barriers to Diagnosing Adult ADHD?
5 mins
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Terry Matlen

What are the Barriers to Diagnosing Adult ADHD?

My Favorite Apps and Tools for ADHD
5 mins
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Kerri Mackay

My Favorite Apps and Tools for ADHD

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

How Sleep Apnea And RLS Contributed To My ADHD Distraction

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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