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Why Does Going on Holiday Feel So Fucking Hard When You’re Neurodivergent?
Holidays are supposed to be relaxing, aren’t they? You book time away because you need a break. You picture yourself lying by the pool, reading a book, no cooking or cleaning, all inclusive food and drinks and finally switching your brain off. Everyone tells you how lucky you are, which i know being able to afford holidays these days is a privilege. Social media is full of people looking effortlessly relaxed in the sun, and there can be this pressure to enjoy every single sec

Abbey Brocklehurst
6 days ago11 min read


ADHD Medication: The Things Nobody Told Me would happen (My Personal Experience)
Starting ADHD medication was one of the biggest decisions I've ever made, but it wasn't one I took lightly. Like many people, I spent months reading other people's experiences, watching videos on TikTok and wondering whether medication would be the right choice for me. I had heard the success stories, but I'd also heard the horror stories. Some people described medication as life-changing, while others spoke about feeling like a completely different person....

Abbey Brocklehurst
Aug 128 min read


Labels I Carried Before My ADHD Diagnosis
The hardest part of being diagnosed wasnt finding out i had ADHD. It was the years spent thinking “i was the problem” A diagnosis didn't change who I was. It changed the story I'd been telling myself.

Abbey Brocklehurst
Jul 103 min read


Chasing the High: ADHD, Impulsivity, and the Hidden Cost of Risk-Taking
Impulsivity is often misunderstood when it comes to ADHD. People usually think it just means interrupting or making quick decisions, but for many of us, it goes much deeper. It can affect our habits, relationships, finances, and even the course of our lives. Impulsivity isn’t just about being reckless. It’s really about chasing what our brains crave: stimulation, reward, and relief. This constant search for dopamine is something many adults with ADHD experience, often before

Abbey Brocklehurst
Apr 86 min read


The "Are You Fuming With Me?" Feeling: A Deep Dive into Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD).
Hi, its me again with my ADHD ramblings that no one probably reads, but if you do grab a brew because we need to have a proper heart to heart. If you’re anything like me with a brain that’s basically a browser with 47 tabs open, three of them playing music you cant remember the name of, and one occasionally screaming that you've forgot to put the washing machine on AGAIN. You ’ll know that having ADHD isn’t just about losing your keys for the fifth time today. It’s the emoti

Abbey Brocklehurst
Apr 54 min read
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