ADHD Collective Scotland

16/11/2025

Your doing something hard in a world that isn't built for your brain. That alone is strength

13/11/2025

12/11/2025

🌪️ The Emotional Journey After an ADHD Diagnosis 🌈

Receiving an ADHD diagnosis especially later in life can feel like a rollercoaster. Many people describe going through a whirlwind of emotions that unfold in stages:

1️⃣ Relief & Validation: Finally, there’s an explanation. You’re not lazy, broken or unmotivated your brain just works differently.

2️⃣ Overwhelm: Taking in everything about ADHD can feel like a lot. There’s so much to learn about how it affects you and what support or strategies might help.

3️⃣ Anger & Grief: It’s completely normal to feel angry or sad about years of being misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or missing the help you needed.

4️⃣ Reflection: You start to look back over your life and see things through a new lens understanding how ADHD has influenced your experiences, strengths, and struggles.

5️⃣ Acceptance & Integration: Over time, the diagnosis becomes empowering. You begin to embrace your neurodivergence with greater compassion and confidence.

💬 Remember: You don’t have to figure this out alone.

Finding the right practitioners those with real expertise in ADHD can make all the difference in turning a diagnosis into deeper self-understanding and personal growth.

You’re not starting over. You’re finally starting to understand yourself. 💛

10/11/2025

We are proud to be part of 'West Dunbartonshire's Su***de Prevention Group', we agree that talking about it could help save life's, and we were more than happy to attend their recent meeting to talk about what services Stepping Stones can provide. Thank you to Rose Stewart - Health Improvement Senior, who invited Bronwyn along to give the presentation.

10/11/2025

Researchers from Swansea University are recruiting volunteers to take part in their research on Rejection Sensitivity and Risky Behaviours in Females with ADHD.

This study will focus on females aged 35 years and above who have a clinical diagnosis of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); their engagement in risky behaviours; emotions such as shame and guilt experienced; as well as values and beliefs held.

If you are interested in taking part, please contact Sian Lewis-Evans at 2156184@swansea.ac.uk

10/11/2025

10/11/2025

Call for research participants!

An exploration of neurodivergent musicians and audiences experiences in live music settings encompassing sensory experiences, motivations and engagement, and reasonable adjustments.

The aim of this study is to gain insight into neurodivergent musicians and audiences experiences when in live music venues through mixed-methods enquiry. With community involvement, a pilot study was previously conducted to explore question and response clarity, effectiveness of questions, and testing accessible data collection strategies.

Musician survey: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/rncm/neurodivergent-musicians

Audience Survey: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/rncm/neurodivergent-audiences

Ethical Approval from the Royal Northern College of Music Research Ethics Committee (RNCMREC348)

03/11/2025

It's (3–7 Nov 2025)! 💭
This year’s theme — “Optimising Employee Wellbeing through Strategic Stress Management” — reminds us how vital it is to create healthy, supportive spaces at work and beyond.
Take time this week to pause, breathe, reflect, and check in with yourself and others. Managing stress isn’t a luxury — it’s essential for our health, focus, and happiness. 💚

03/11/2025

What’s a good job for a person with ADHD? The answer almost always hinges on the individual’s passions. That said, the creative, engaging, interactive professions on this list make the most of ADHD attributes like empathy, energy, enthusiasm, and hyperfocus under pressure.
👉 https://www.additudemag.com/slideshows/jobs-for-people-with-adhd/

03/11/2025

💬 Why it helps to know if you have ADHD

Getting assessed for ADHD isn’t just about getting a label it’s about understanding yourself better.
Here’s why it can make a real difference:

🧠 Clarity: It explains why things like focus, organisation or time management might be harder it’s how your brain works, not a personal flaw.

🎯 Support: A diagnosis can open doors to help at work, school or uni, like extra time, coaching, or other reasonable adjustments.

💊 Treatment options: If it’s right for you, medication or therapy can make a huge difference day to day.

🤝 Better relationships: When you understand your ADHD, the people around you can understand you better too.

🌱 Self-acceptance: It can be a huge relief to realise you’re not lazy or broken your brain just works differently.

Even if it turns out not to be ADHD, the assessment gives you answers and a clearer path forward.

03/11/2025

Coming this week for anyone interested

ADHD support group in Dalmuir for anyone interested. Sharing real lived experiences and supporting one another can be powerful