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30/03/2026

Today is World Bipolar Day, and a topic often forgotten is the similarities between Bipolar Disorder and ADHD.

If you or someone you love has ever been told "it might be ADHD" , or "it might be bipolar", and you're not sure which, or whether it could be both, you're not alone.

These two conditions share so many symptoms that misdiagnosis is common. And when both are present at the same time, the impact on daily life can be significant.

ADHD and bipolar disorder share many symptoms but need very different treatment. Learn the differences and when to seek specialist help

28/03/2026

Rejection affects everyone. But for some people, it doesn't just hurt. It stays. It drains. Sometimes it completely floors you.

Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is an intense emotional response to real or perceived rejection. It's not a formal diagnosis, but it's something clinicians who work with ADHD and autism see constantly.

Our new article explains what RSD actually is, why it happens, and what actually helps. Not "just don't take it personally" (that doesn't work). Real options that can make a difference.

Read the full article here:

What RSD actually is, why it's common in ADHD and autism, and what therapy can do that coping tips can't. Consultant Psychiatrist Prof. Ahmed Hankir explains

27/03/2026

Tired of online quizzes giving you three different attachment styles in one week?

You're not alone, and no, attachment theory isn't just 'astrology for therapists.'

The internet has simplified decades of real psychological research into neat little four-box quizzes... but the actual science is far more interesting, compassionate, and hopeful.
In our new blog post we explore:

How attachment styles really develop (and why they aren't fixed personality traits)

The difference between secure and the three insecure patterns

Why your 'style' can feel different depending on who you're with

Common myths the internet gets wrong

And most importantly: how patterns can change with the right support

If you've ever felt 'too much', shut down in closeness, or stuck in the same relationship cycles, this one's for you.

👉 Read it here:

What attachment styles actually mean, why online quizzes get it wrong, and whether your patterns can change. Research-based guide from clinical psychologists.

26/03/2026

"I know I need to get up. My brain is making plans. But my body won't move."

Sound familiar?

If you have ADHD, struggling to wake up in the morning isn't a character flaw, it's neurological.
New research shows that about 60% of adults with ADHD have co-occurring sleep disorders, and many experience a delayed circadian rhythm that makes early mornings feel like biological nighttime.

We've written a new blog exploring:

✓ Why your ADHD brain struggles with mornings
✓ The science behind sleep inertia and dopamine
✓ Why "just set more alarms" doesn't work
✓ Strategies that actually help

Struggling to wake up in the morning with ADHD? Understand why difficulty waking up happens and find strategies that actually work for ADHD brains.

21/03/2026

You've always been "the clumsy one." Bumping into things, struggling to catch a ball, handwriting that never improved no matter how hard you tried. If you're autistic, there's a good chance this isn't just clumsiness.

It might be dyspraxia. Our new blog explains how the two conditions overlap, why dyspraxia so often goes undiagnosed, and what it means for everyday life.

Up to 80% of autistic people have motor coordination difficulties. Learn how dyspraxia overlaps with autism and affects driving, handwriting, and daily life.

19/03/2026

Why do so many people with ADHD struggle with food?

Forgetting to eat. Bingeing in the evening. Getting stuck on the same meal for months. These patterns can look like lack of discipline from the outside – but they're actually driven by how the ADHD brain processes hunger, reward, and planning.

Research shows people with ADHD are nearly 4 times more likely to develop an eating disorder. For binge eating disorder specifically, the link is even stronger.
Our new blog explores:

🔹 The science behind ADHD and eating difficulties
🔹 Why "just plan your meals" doesn't work
🔹 When eating patterns cross into clinical territory
🔹 How understanding ADHD can change everything

If you've ever felt confused by your own relationship with food – or you're supporting someone who struggles – this one's worth a read.

👉 theprivatetherapyclinic.co.uk/blog/adhd-and-eating-disorders/

18/03/2026

Do you struggle with mental maths, even though you're capable in other areas?

For many autistic adults, number difficulties aren't a personal failing.

They're a sign of dyscalculia, a condition that often goes undiagnosed.

We've written about how the two overlap and what to do if this sounds familiar.

https://theprivatetherapyclinic.co.uk/blog/dyscalculia-and-autism/

17/03/2026

Autism and narcissism are not the same thing.

But they get confused constantly, because certain traits can look similar from outside: apparent self-focus, blunt communication, missed social cues.

The difference is in the motivation.

Autistic people usually want connection but struggle with the unwritten rules. Narcissistic people may not particularly want connection beyond what it offers them.

New blog breaks down the research, the key differentiators, and when to seek assessment.

https://theprivatetherapyclinic.co.uk/blog/autism-and-narcissism/

16/03/2026

Neurodiversity Awareness Week: Did you know dyslexia affects 10-30% of autistic adults, yet often goes unrecognised?

Our latest article explores why reading difficulties get missed, how the two conditions overlap, and what to do if you suspect you have both.

Read more on our website

Dyslexia affects 10-30% of autistic adults but often goes undiagnosed. Learn why it gets missed, how the conditions overlap, and when to seek assessment.

14/03/2026

People often assume ADHD and OCD are opposites.

One is about impulsivity and distraction. The other is about rigidity and repetition. It would make sense if they cancelled each other out.

Sadly, they don’t and often show up together.

Learn more in today's blog:

ADHD and OCD often occur together but look different. Learn how compulsions, intrusive thoughts, and symptoms overlap, and what proper diagnosis looks like

13/03/2026

😴 Struggling to sleep with ADHD? You're not imagining it.

💤 Research shows around 60% of adults with ADHD experience sleep problems, from racing thoughts at bedtime to delayed melatonin release.

🧠 This National Sleep Awareness Week, discover the science behind why ADHD brains struggle to switch off, and what actually helps.

➡️Our latest blog breaks it down. Read now:

Up to 60% of adults with ADHD have sleep problems. Learn why ADHD brains struggle to switch off and what actually helps.

10/03/2026

Too much. Too little. Sometimes both in the same week.

ADHD doesn't create one kind of s*x drive. It creates an unstable one. Some people experience hypers*xuality. Others experience persistent low desire. Many swing between the two without any obvious reason for the shift.

This isn't about willpower. It's about dopamine. The same brain chemistry that affects motivation and reward elsewhere affects how desire shows up in your life.

Our latest blog explores why ADHD affects s*x drive in unpredictable ways, how medication factors in, and what actually helps.

Read more:

ADHD can cause high s*x drive, low libido, or swings between both. Understand the dopamine connection and what helps.