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06
Dec
2025
Diagnosed With ADHD as an Adult: What Now? A Guide to Your First Steps After Diagnosis
A calm, supportive guide to your first steps after an ADHD diagnosis. Learn what ADHD really means for you, how to proce...
02
Dec
2025
ADHD Thoughts Can Disappear in an Instant: Why Interruptions Hit So Hard
ADHD thoughts can disappear in an instant, especially during interruptions. This article explains why the ADHD brain los...
26
Nov
2025
ADHD and the Invisible Load: The Hidden Work Behind Everyday Life
Many adults with ADHD carry an invisible load — the hidden work behind daily life. This blog explores what that load l...
17
Nov
2025
ADHD and the Emotional Backlog: Feelings You Didn’t Have Time to Feel
Many ADHD adults feel their emotions late, not in the moment. This blog explains the ADHD emotional backlog, why it happ...
15
Nov
2025
ADHD Didn’t Make You Insecure — Trying to Fit Into the Wrong System Did
ADHD Didn’t Make You Insecure — Trying to Fit Into the Wrong System Did By Robert Rackley MSc MIACPNeurodivergent Ps...
10
Nov
2025
Your ADHD Brain Learned to Survive on Chaos — Not Calm
Many ADHD adults find calm uncomfortable. Learn why the ADHD brain seeks chaos and how to retrain it for calm, focus, an...
04
Nov
2025
The ADHD Urgency Cycle: Why We Wait Until the Last Minute
The ADHD Urgency Cycle: Why We Wait Until the Last Minute By Robert Rackley MSc MIACP Neurodivergent Psychotherapist | A...
03
Nov
2025
“I Thought Everyone Felt Like This”: The Moment Many Adults Realise They Have ADHD
When “Normal” Never Felt Normal For many adults, the first signs of ADHD don’t look like the stereotypes we’ve a...
01
Nov
2025
Leaning Into ADHD: Why Self-Acceptance Is the Start of Real Change
Leaning Into ADHD: Why Self-Acceptance Is the Start of Real Change By Robert Rackley, MSc MIACP | The Neurodivergent Psy...
24
Oct
2025
“You Seem Fine”: The Hidden Reality of ADHD Behind the Smile
“You Seem Fine”: The Hidden Reality of ADHD Behind the Smile By Robert Rackley MSc MIACP | The Neurodivergent Psycho...
17
Oct
2025
The Hidden Cost of Coping: When “High-Functioning” ADHD Comes at a Price
The Hidden Cost of Coping: When “High-Functioning” ADHD Comes at a Price By Robert Rackley MSc MIACPThe Neurodiverge...
15
Oct
2025
Why So Many Adults Miss the Signs of ADHD
Why So Many Adults Miss the Signs of ADHD By Robert Rackley MSc MIACP | The Neurodivergent Psychotherapist Every week in...
08
Oct
2025
Could I Have ADHD? A Therapist-Led Online Course for Adults
A calm, supportive online course for adults who are questioning whether they have ADHD. Clear guidance, relatable exampl...
06
Oct
2025
When Motivation Disappears in ADHD, It’s Not Laziness — It’s Burnout
When Motivation Disappears in ADHD, It’s Not Laziness — It’s Burnout For many adults with ADHD, losing motivation ...
05
Oct
2025
The Hidden Cost of Coping: ADHD, Stress, and Survival Mode
The Hidden Cost of Coping: ADHD, Stress, and Survival Mode For many adults with ADHD, the phrase “I’ve always manage...
02
Oct
2025
The Overwhelm and Grief That Can Follow a ADHD Diagnosis
For many adults, receiving a diagnosis of ADHD or autism brings a deep sense of clarity. Suddenly, lifelong patterns mak...
23
Sep
2025
Being Neurodivergent in a World That Looks for Blame
Being neurodivergent isn’t the problem. The challenge is living in a world that resists inclusion. Learn why belonging...
19
Sep
2025
ADHD in Adults: Signs Most People Miss
Common Signs of ADHD in Adults That Often Get Missed 1. Chronic Forgetfulness This isn’t just about losing your keys. ...
18
Sep
2025
Online ADHD Therapy: How to Find the Right Support in Ireland and Worldwide
In recent years, more and more adults are seeking online ADHD therapy — whether they’re based in Ireland, the UK, th...
17
Sep
2025
Just Diagnosed With ADHD? What to Expect Next
Being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult can feel like someone finally handed you the missing piece of the puzzle. Suddenly...
15
Sep
2025
Flexible Working That Actually Works: A Neurodivergent Perspective
Flexible working has become a buzzword in recent years. Many organisations proudly say they offer it — but too often, ...
13
Sep
2025
Forgetfulness in ADHD: It’s Not Carelessness, It’s Neurology
“You didn’t forget because you don’t care. You forgot because of ADHD.” For many adults with ADHD, this simple t...
11
Sep
2025
ADHD and Weekends: Why They Feel So Extreme (and How to Find Balance)
For many adults with ADHD, weekends don’t feel like a simple break from the week. Instead, they often swing between tw...
31
Aug
2025
Back to School & ADHD: Protecting Mental Health Through Routines and Accommodations
Back to School with ADHD: Strategies for Routines, Accommodations, and Mental Health September often marks a fresh start...
30
Aug
2025
ADHD Energy Explained: How to Work with Bursts and Avoid Burnout
ADHD energy isn’t consistent — it’s sprints, bursts, and crashes. Learn strategies to work with ADHD rhythms, prev...
25
Aug
2025
ADHD and Sensory Overwhelm — Why It’s Not “Too Loud,” It’s Too Much
ADHD often comes with sensory overwhelm. Learn why it’s not “overreacting” but a nervous system at capacity — an...
23
Aug
2025
ADHD in Relationships: Forgetting a Detail Doesn’t Mean Forgetting You
When we talk about ADHD, the focus is often on organisation, deadlines, or attention. But one of the most overlooked are...
15
Aug
2025
When the Switch Won’t Flip: ADHD, Task Initiation, and Finding Your Spark
Some days, no matter how much you want to get started, your brain simply says: “Not yet.” If you have ADHD, you alre...
12
Aug
2025
Why “Try Harder” Doesn’t Work: The Hidden Effort of Living with ADHD
A neuroaffirming look at why adults with ADHD work harder than people realise, and why “try harder” ignores the hidd...
05
Aug
2025
You Didn’t Suddenly Become ADHD: Why Diagnosis Is About Understanding, Not Change
You Didn’t Suddenly Become ADHD: Why Diagnosis Is About Understanding, Not Change By Robert Rackley, MSc | MIACP | Neu...
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