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30/01/2024

There’s no denying it: having ADHD is *really* challenging at times.

But let’s flip the script for a hot second!

Because ADHD can also be your strength.

ADHD brings:

🎨 Incredible Creativity: ADHD minds are often bursting with creativity. Outside-the-box ideas and innovative solutions? We’ve got them by the bucket load!

🔍 Hyperfocus: If it’s something you’re interested in, ADHD hyperfocus means being able to give your passion projects an abundance of energy.

🧲 Empathy & Sensitivity: Many people with ADHD have heightened empathy, allowing them to connect with others' emotions on a deeper level.

🤩 Endless Energy & Enthusiasm: That ADHD energy can be infectious, in the best kind of way!

🧠 Quick Thinking & Adaptability: Fast-paced minds lead to quick thinking and adaptability, perfect for thinking on your feet in changing situations.

🧩 Problem-Solving Skills: ADHD often comes with unique problem-solving skills, finding pathways and solutions others might not see.

💪 Resilience: Navigating ADHD challenges daily builds incredible resilience and the ability to bounce back.
What’s your greatest ADHD strength?

29/01/2024

ADHD Masking 🎭

Let’s explore:

- What is masking?
- Why do people with ADHD mask?
- What are the detrimental effects of masking?

26/01/2024

Do you ever find yourself:

👇 Tapping

👱🏼‍♀️ Hair playing

💥 Fidgeting

🖊️ Pen clicking

👚 Picking at your clothes

These are just some of the ways that ADHDers use stimming - a repetitive, self-stimulatory behaviour - to improve focus, control impulses and cope with stress.

There’s also ‘happy stimming’ to express happiness or excitement.

Not sure if you have a stim? 🤔

Ask those close to you if they’ve noticed any repetitive behaviours.

And remember: stimming is nothing to be ashamed of!

It’s a great way to soothe your mind and regain focus 🧘

What’s your go-to stim?

25/01/2024

You *know* a task needs doing.

You *want* to do the task.

But, try as you might, you’re completely stuck on how to get started 😫

Sooo frustrating!

👉 This is known as ADHD paralysis.

It’s like being in a traffic jam when you’re only a mile from your destination.

There are three key ingredients to cooking up ADHD paralysis:

😵‍💫 Overwhelm: ADHD brains can struggle with breaking tasks into manageable steps, leading to feeling overwhelmed and frozen in place

🧩 Decision-making challenges: Those with ADHD may have trouble prioritising tasks and making decisions, resulting in a mental standstill

💀 Fear of failure: The dread of making mistakes or failing can cause ADHD paralysis, as the brain opts for inaction over taking risks. Perfectionism also has a lot to answer for with this one! 🥺

By recognising ADHD paralysis for what it is, we can better equip ourselves with strategies to overcome it.

Have you ever experienced ADHD paralysis? Let us know in the comments 👇

24/01/2024

❌ Myth: ADHD is a male disorder.

✅ Fact: ADHD affects all genders and ages.

ADHD understanding is constantly evolving and improving.

Yet the number of women diagnosed with ADHD remains significantly lower than men.

Reasons for this include:

- Outdated diagnostic criteria (based on how men present with ADHD, rather than women)

- Women often mask their symptoms, making them harder to spot

- The stereotype that ADHD is a male-specific disorder

- Women are more likely to be diagnosed with inattentive subtype of ADHD, which is missed more often than hyperactive ADHD

- Women are more likely to have other mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety, meaning ADHD symptoms go unnoticed

We’re on a mission to end the ADHD stigma once and for all 🚀

You in? 😁

22/01/2024

Ever feel like a deer in the headlights when making a decision?

Especially when there are too many options 🤯

Fear not Deepwrkers, we’ve got you!

Here are 8 Strategies to Conquer ADHD Decision Fatigue 🧠

21/01/2024

If you have ADHD, you need to know about brown noise 🤎

You’ve probably heard of white noise before.

But brown noise has a lower frequency and a warm, consistent sound that mirrors the sounds of nature.

Think tranquil waterfall or the rustle of leaves 🍂

It can also sound like being on a plane when everyone's nodded off 🛬

Or like you're cosied up inside on a windy autumn day ☕

The key takeaway? 👉 Brown noise is a game-changer for focus and relaxation.

If you fancy giving brown noise a listen, we’ve compiled the best links to brown noise sounds over on the Deepwrk blog 😴🎧

https://www.deepwrk.io/blog/brown-noise

Aaaaaand relax!

19/01/2024

- Insomnia
- Restless nights
- Difficulty waking up
- Difficulty falling asleep
- Irregular sleeping pattern

Sounding familiar?

40-80% of people with ADHD struggle with sleep disorders 😴

And this has a huge impact on other ADHD symptoms, such as increasing forgetfulness and concentration levels.

But it’s not just ADHD symptoms that are affected 🧠

Long-term sleep deprivation can make you prone to various physical health problems, including mood disorders, heart disease, hypertension and diabetes.

So, getting a good night’s sleep is pretty serious stuff!

A regular sleep schedule and a calm bedroom environment are key to a good night’s kip.

Weighted blankets are great, too - super cosy and great for calming down busy ADHD minds 😌

What are your top sleeping tips? 💤

17/01/2024

Do you ever feel like time's playing hide-and-seek with you?

Time Blindness is a classic ADHD symptom which leads to:

- Perpetual lateness
- Deadlines that sneak up on you
- Feeling like time is slipping away

Here are some of our favourite ways to beat troublesome Time Blindness and get back on track! 🚀

16/01/2024

Stims are repetitive behaviours that soothe and regulate your nervous system. 😌 What are your ADHD stimms?

15/01/2024

Here’s what NOT to say to someone with ADHD 👀

14/01/2024

Let’s talk dopamine 🧠

✅ This nifty neurotransmitter impacts some of our most important brain functions, such as memory, sleep, learning and concentration.

❌ ADHD brains are thought to be deficient in dopamine, which explains why keeping time, focusing on tasks, and remembering don’t come easy.

When your dopamine levels take a nosedive, you might feel extreme fatigue and possibly mood swings.

And focusing on work?

Not happening 🤦

Check out these top tips to boost dopamine naturally:

Balanced diet
Fuel your brain with the good stuff

Regular exercise
Get moving for an instant dopamine boost

Sunshine & Vitamin D
Nature's mood enhancer

Cold showers
Shockingly effective

Delay the morning coffee
Try a cold glass of water first, then coffee

Prioritize sleep
And avoid screen time 1-2 hours before bed

Break tasks down
Small steps, big wins

Meditation & mindfulness
Soothe your mind

ADHD body doubling
Find your focus buddy

Supplements & medication
Consult the pros

Check out the Deepwrk blog for more ADHD tips, tricks and resources 🧠

https://www.deepwrk.io/blog/how-to-increase-dopamine-adhd

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