What is gas lighting? Gas-lighting is a form of psychological or emotional abuse and different techniques are designed to get control of another person. The person who is doing the gas lighting repeatedly or challenges the realization of their victims off-kilter and make them question themselves. For example, the gas lighter might use their ADHD […]
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My ADHD Journey to Self-Compassion, Confidence, and Empowerment
Before my diagnosis, I lived with reckless behavior, substance abuse, difficulty in school, lack of concentration, disorganization, poor time management and procrastination. I had a serious impulse control problem. I discovered I had ADHD when I had a confrontation with my professor about not bringing down my final exam. It was so […]
See MoreADHD rumination: how to break free from racing thoughts
Getting stuck with the same thoughts running through your mind can feel like a never-ending cycle. While it’s normal for humans to ruminate now and then, for a woman with ADHD it tends to be even more prone to rumination than others. If this sounds like you, don’t worry! I am here to share my tips to stop your […]
See MoreStrengthening Executive Functioning Skills in Women with ADHD Part 5 Emotions
Welcome back to the Welcome Strengthening Executive Function Skills in Women with ADHD Part 5. Last time we looked at memory and a woman with ADHD ability to keep track of and manage information for a brief period, a bit like a mental sticky note. For those of us with ADHD, our sticky note is small […]
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