Embracing My Neurodivergent Journey: A Tale of Identity, ADHD,and Psychoeducation || By Deanna Edwards, ACP Intern at People House

 “There are billions of us—humans everywhere, with access to our own minds and no one else’s, tossing one another’s songs and sentences to bridge the gap.” –  Annie Kotowicz. That’s the journey I decided to undertake—to delve into my neurodivergent identity through writing this post and reaching others. As I sit in my living room,…

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The ADHD Cycle || By Annabelle Denmark, MA, LPCC

The cycle of overcommitting and burnout is a common pattern that can affect individuals with or without ADHD, and it may feel a little more intense with ADHD because of increased reactivity, hyper-focusing and the dopamine chase that are typical in individuals with ADHD. The cycle is divided in phases each lasting from a few…

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Meditating with ADHD || By Annabelle Denmark, MA, LPCC

For most people with ADHD, it is nearly impossible to sit still, without a thought, for longer than 15 seconds. Meditation takes on a new level of difficulty, and many give up meditating under the belief that they are not built for it. As I continue my work in understanding ADHD through reading, my personal…

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