Unhelpful thinking patterns are very quick, automatic patterns of thinking that you have about yourself, others and life in general and they are often in line with your core beliefs. They are typically negative, judgmental, exaggerated, inflexible, rigid and very convincing. On top of that, they distort reality and contribute to feelings of depression, anger, stress, loneliness, hopelessness, helplessness, distrust, anxiety and fear. Other terms for thinking distortions are “Cognitive Distortions”, “Negative Thinking Patterns”, “Thought Distortions”, or “Automatic Thinking.”

Structure is one of the best ways of combatting and counteracting the effects of ADHD, the same is also true for the types of exercise that work best for the ADHD brain.

I disagree with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders (DSM)… yup I said it! I disagree with it because I feel that the ADHD diagnosis should be considered a spectrum

Much like the inspiration for the name of this website, many women with ADHD have brilliant ideas and talents but don’t believe in themselves enough to channel these abilities.