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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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