Society: “an ADHD diagnosis after 30 is a waste.” Me: There is a kind of healing that can come with a deep knowing that your struggle is real. That you are believed and validated. That you are worthy enough to be seen for exactly who you are. Your. Brain. Is. Beautiful.

We still do not know what causes autism. We do know that the MMR vaccine does not cause autism. We need more research on the cause of autism. We don't need more research on MMR as a cause of autism (it's been done and its not).

Blown away to be named Commentator of the Year Broadsheet.

Not really spending any time here now. Considering archiving and cleaning out all my posts.

just a reminder that doctors have been getting things wrong since the start of time. overwhelming evidence that we don't judge quality of life the same as our patients do, and that discrimination happens against so 'normally' it's almost invisibly;

Really, really sad to hear this. Forceful and passionate and dedicated. Will be sorely missed.

I’m gonna be completely real here If you’re a man and you’re incapable of being platonic friends with any woman, regardless of attractiveness or singleness There is something seriously wrong with you Not the woman YOU

I'll be on it too. Two people can be friends even if one is attracted to the other. Attraction doesn't mean one is compelled to pursue. You can even be platonic friends when there is mutual attraction. Heck, a lot of great romantic relationships start as platonic friendship.

Rather disappointed that Mountain Warehouse in York is inaccessible. It wouldn't sacrifice that much floorspace to add a platform lift, and I'm sure that there must be a lift they use for stock, but no way for me to go browse in menswear.

ADHD isn’t erased by good grades. Some of us were overlooked because achievement masked the struggle. Others didn’t get good grades and still got dismissed as “lazy” or “not trying.” Either way, the pain was real, because ADHD is about executive function, not willpower. XO,

When the reward for growing up with so much criticism is hearing „You’re just too sensitive!

PSA from a neurodivergent neuropsychologist: just because someone isn’t restless, or hyperactive on the outside, doesn’t mean they aren’t on the inside. XO, Dr. Jen

ADHDers interrupt each other not because we don’t care, but because our brains run fast, our thoughts vanish quick, and our excitement overflows. It’s not rudeness, it’s connection. XO, Dr. Jen

Indeed. There are both healthier options, and less healthy options 😂 Everyone - especially ADHDers - need to find what works for them, and is as constructive and low-risk as possible.

Absolutely. My understanding is that it's fairly common. A manifestation of executive dysfunction.