“Why does coffee make me sleepy when I have ADHD?”
Does coffee calm you down instead of waking you up? ADHD brains can respond to stimulants by settling down.
Health & Wellbeing
Physical health, mental health, self-care
“Does caffeine help with ADHD?”
Caffeine acts on the same dopamine pathways as ADHD medication. So it would make sense that coffee can work as a viable stimulant, but research found it helps less than you think, …
self-medication
Self-medication means using substances — consciously or not — to regulate brain states. Many unidentified or late-identified neurodivergent adults reach for caffeine, alcohol, or …
“Do I have to tell people about my diagnosis?”
Your diagnosis is yours. You decide who hears about it and when. This post covers what you're actually required to share about ADHD or Autism — at work, with the DVLA, with doctors …
“Can supplements help with ADHD?”
Yes, and no. Whether supplements can help with your ADHD depends on where the support need is for you when it comes to your dopamine system.
Make Your Life Neurodivergent-friendly with the Adaptation Explorer Workbook
Neurodivergent brains don't come with universal solutions—what helps one person might not work for you at all. So if you've tried all the ADHD tips online, but nothing seems to …
“Classic “self-care” activities don’t work for me. What am I doing wrong?”
Nothing! Neurodivergent brains need more time to process, decompress, and recharge.
night terrors
Night terrors are episodes of intense fear during sleep that involve screaming, physical movement, and autonomic arousal (racing heart, rapid breathing, sweating). Unlike …
autistic burnout
Autistic burnout refers to a state of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion experienced by autistic people. It is a result of prolonged exposure to overwhelming sensory, …
unmasking
Unmasking is when you slowly learn to allow your neurodivergence to present itself and you don't try to hide yourself. However, to unmask is a privilege, as you need a safe space …
high-masking
High-masking refers to a person who is able to mask so efficiently that they ‘pass’ as neurotypical. High-masking is often one of the reasons women go undiagnosed …
Why self-compassion is more important than self-care
Self-compassion literally means what it says on the tin: you have compassion for yourself. You can feel empathy towards yourself, you can be kind, even loving towards yourself. But …
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