The Blog
Is ADHD really a superpower?
The short answer is no, ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder. It doesn’t turn you into Batman or the Incredible Hulk. That said, has anyone ever questioned if all fictional superheroes actually have ADHD?! Maybe they do… I totally get why it’s portrayed this way....
Richard ‘Middle Aged Crazy’ Nottingham
Richard ‘Middle Aged Crazy’ Nottingham; His battle with ADHD and how mixed martial arts has become his medicine. When you hear the term ADHD, what do you imagine? Probably the stereotypical mischievous boy, running around causing chaos …. well, yes that’s Rich....
‘Careless mistakes’
A term often associated with ADHD and listed in the symptom profile under attention deficits. Firstly, there is nothing careless about the mistakes a person with ADHD makes. This would imply that we don’t ‘care’ when in fact we care greatly for the things we do....
‘High functioning’ adult with ADHD
Dear Doctor I am writing this whilst 35,000 ft up in the sky. Flying away for a few days of escapism and to rest. When I say rest, I don’t mean I’ll rest my mind because that’s literally impossible for me. I was actually trying to read a book (because that’s what...
Understanding the link between ADHD and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Rejection is difficult for anyone to deal with, however, for some it can trigger an overwhelming emotional response. This is referred to as rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD). “Dysphoria is Greek for ‘unbearable’.” It’s completely natural for us as human beings to...
Private Adult ADHD Assessment – 47-year-old Male
Comments on the service you have received from Victoria: (For example; Process, approach, communication, professionalism, knowledge base, informative) I have always had mental health issues (depression and social anxiety) and in my late 30s I began to tackle this...
Is a private diagnosis of ADHD as valid as a diagnosis confirmed within the NHS?
The straight answer is YES. A diagnosis of ADHD that has been confirmed by a healthcare professional is just as valid as it would be when seen within the NHS. When you pay for private healthcare, this doesn’t mean that the healthcare professional has to bend the...