One thing that’s becoming clearer, is that ADHD rarely is a standalone condition. Right now the estimate is that 1 in 2 people with ADHD also suffer from another condition simultaneously. 

The most common comorbidities (as they are called) are autism (AuDHD), anxiety, OCD, learning difficulties such as dyslexia and depression.

Without being a medical professional, I question whether anxiety or depression are highly likely for most people with ADHD seeing how much symptoms can impact people’s lives or whether they are in fact completely independent from the ADHD.

If you have ADHD and notice that your symptoms seem to worsen right before your period, you’re not alone. Many women with ADHD experience increased emotional sensitivity, brain fog, and impulsivity in the days leading up to their period. This isn’t just a coincidence, there’s a strong link between ADHD and PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), and understanding this connection can help you manage both more effectively.

Many ADHDers tend to be self-employed, because being their own boss, in charge of their own ways of doing and approaching things tends to work best. This could also be connected to the fact that people with ADHD have a huge sense of justice, also known as justice sensitivity. This means they can’t help but speak up when they disagree with something that doesn’t feel right to them.

Whilst this is an amazing trait to have, it can of course lead to conflict in the workplace when the delivery of those opinions isn’t carefully crafted. 

Whilst being able to make decisions for your own business, your clients, your services and whatever you may offer can work better for someone with ADHD, there are some symptoms that might be harder to manage when being left to your own devices. 

Are LLMs such as ChatGPT making things both easier and harder for people with ADHD?

I've been seeing a lot of posts and content on the power of AI / LLMs - ChatGPT to be precise - in helping people with ADHD with their every day life and tasks. People are using it in several ways like helping them with managing schedules, priority lists and tasks as well as asking it for advice. Whilst I fully support the use of ChatGPT where relevant, I know of people who use it for absolutely everything.

Labels. I am too going to add my 2 cents to this debate, do we need them? My answer is clear, YES.

Society believes and understands things better when they're labelled, it makes things "official". This applies to just about anything that is labelled in any way, you trust what the label says (what it says on the tin).

Not only do coaches help you navigate whatever it is that you’re trying to navigate in life (in my case as an ADHD coach it is to try to improve on your Executive Functioning skills), but they are active listeners. Having someone dedicated to listening to your every word and engaging in what you’re saying, without any selfish distractions is an amazing feeling.