Little Gems
Growth and healing rarely occur in one grand transformation. Change happens bit by bit. In therapy, each insight and emotional shift moves us along the path toward greater freedom.
While a blog is not therapy, here I offer little gems of practical information and hard-won wisdom that I hope might spark something for you — an insight or emotional shift to move you along your own path.
Estrogen and ADHD
As estrogen levels (and therefore dopamine levels) fluctuate throughout a woman’s life, the symptoms and severity of her ADHD may change as well. Instead of a “set it and forget it” approach to their ADHD, women may need more awareness of what’s going on in their bodies, more tools, and more proactive ADHD management.
Practicing Self-Compassion with ADHD
Things will go wrong; outcomes won’t match intentions. In the face of this, self-compassion is essential.
Why ADHD is a Misnomer
Today we have a much better picture of ADHD as a broader challenge with self-regulation, rather than specifically a deficit of attention and/or hyperactivity.