Thanks Jessica! I am not diagnosed, but sometimes I think I am ADHD or I am told hehe. Sometimes my mind just wanders off, and when I ask my kids something, they say: 'Mom, I literally just told you.' Or my coworkers as well, I tell them I’m like Homer Simpson, there’s just a monkey playing the cymbals in my head, haha. I’m constantly dropping one task to start another; I call it multitasking, but I highly doubt it actually is. Still, considering that's the case, I think I’m holding it together pretty well
I’m glad that resonated with you today. I’m happy my article helped you. And even more glad you listened to the voice over. Thank you so much, Emily!!!
Just one tiny piece of feedback - I'd move the word "often" from the sentence that says it begins in childhood. If it doesn't, it's not ADHD and not neurodevelopmental. 😉
thank you for snobby by, Dr. Deborah and giving me constructive feedback. I truly appreciate that. I'm going to make that correction now!! so what you're saying is that ADHD does actually always (not often) begin in childhood and if it begins later in life it is not in fact ADHD? just want to clarify for my notes, thank you so much for much!
Exactly. It doesn't have to have been diagnosed in childhood, but symptoms have to have been present then. Otherwise, something else is the root cause. Neurodivergence is present lifelong.
Thank you so much! Not at all, Deborah! I appreciate the feedback and I’m open to constructive criticism especially with someone like you with your expertise and credentials!!
Jessica — thank you for this. You're giving people permission to stop punishing themselves for a brain that won't play by the old rules, and that permission matters more than most realize. It's not fluffy advice; it's a quiet cut against the shame machine. Grateful for the work -wildfire🔥
I relate to so many of the traits of ADHD but am not formally diagnosed. Regardless of having it or not it has helped me a ton to just read about it and educate myself.
I’m glad my article helped you, Jess! ADHD is tricky since it presents in so many different ways making it complex to officially diagnose. A lot of the symptoms of ADHD are also present in PTSD, depression, anxiety, and OCD. If you are managing your traits that’s great but if they’re impacting your daily life you could consider seeking mental health help with a therapist or a psychiatrist. Even if you just wanted to make sure you didn’t have it.
Amazing article, Jessica! As a martial arts instructor, I've worked with a few kids who had ADHD. Thankfully, the training made a huge difference for them. They both became top students in martial arts and academically. Thanks so much for the deep dive!
Thank you so much, Eladio! I really appreciate this. Martial arts is such a powerful example of what happens when kids with ADHD are given structure, movement, and a place where their energy is guided rather than suppressed. What you’re describing isn’t about “fixing” them, it’s about meeting their nervous system in a way that allows their strengths to emerge. I’m really glad you shared this perspective with me. I'm sure it was a very rewarding experience for you and those kids were beyond blessed to have you as their instructor! you clearly had a tremendous impact on them!
Thank you so much fornthe kind words, Jessica! Interestingly enough, one of those kids became a good friend. He is now 29 years of age and we have become like brothers. I am so proud of the man I have witnessed him become.
Thank you so much fornthe kind words, Jessica! Interestingly enough, one of those kids became a good friend. He is now 29 years of age and we have become like brothers. I am so proud of the man I have witnessed him become.
Thank you so much fornthe kind words, Jessica! Interestingly enough, one of those kids became a good friend. He is now 29 years of age and we have become like brothers. I am so proud of the man I have witnessed him become.
wow, Eladio! I love that! you played a huge part in his life and now through your brotherhood you get to witness his growth and success and that is extremely rewarding!! reading your comment made me very happy for both you and him!
Thanks Jess, this is such an important piece and it's really great that you've explored how ADHD presents differently in both men and women. As sadly I think a lot of the guidance that we get associates specific male patterns with how ADHD presents in everyone. I hope lots of people get to read this piece and realise how unique ADHD is to everyone living with it.
Thanks, Dr. SamQ I really appreciate you recognizing this. ADHD has been framed through a very narrow lens for a long time, and that’s left so many people, especially women, feeling unseen or misinterpreted.
One of the most important shifts is recognizing that ADHD isn’t a single pattern, but a nervous-system experience that shows up differently in different bodies and lives. I’m really glad this resonated with you, and I share your hope that more people feel recognized through it.🙌🫶
Thanks Jessica! I am not diagnosed, but sometimes I think I am ADHD or I am told hehe. Sometimes my mind just wanders off, and when I ask my kids something, they say: 'Mom, I literally just told you.' Or my coworkers as well, I tell them I’m like Homer Simpson, there’s just a monkey playing the cymbals in my head, haha. I’m constantly dropping one task to start another; I call it multitasking, but I highly doubt it actually is. Still, considering that's the case, I think I’m holding it together pretty well
Thank you for reading, Marcela! It sounds like you may have ADHD! But hey you’re doing great!!! If it gets too out of control make sure to seek hep!
Reminding me that hyperactivity can be internal was exactly what I needed today. This was a great article. Thank you for the voice over too.
I’m glad that resonated with you today. I’m happy my article helped you. And even more glad you listened to the voice over. Thank you so much, Emily!!!
Great article.
Just one tiny piece of feedback - I'd move the word "often" from the sentence that says it begins in childhood. If it doesn't, it's not ADHD and not neurodevelopmental. 😉
thank you for snobby by, Dr. Deborah and giving me constructive feedback. I truly appreciate that. I'm going to make that correction now!! so what you're saying is that ADHD does actually always (not often) begin in childhood and if it begins later in life it is not in fact ADHD? just want to clarify for my notes, thank you so much for much!
Exactly. It doesn't have to have been diagnosed in childhood, but symptoms have to have been present then. Otherwise, something else is the root cause. Neurodivergence is present lifelong.
beautiful! great to know!!! thank you so much for sharing your feedback and expertise with me, I truly appreciate it!
Of course! Hope I didn't step on toes. Overall I thought it was a great article!
Thank you so much! Not at all, Deborah! I appreciate the feedback and I’m open to constructive criticism especially with someone like you with your expertise and credentials!!
Jessica — thank you for this. You're giving people permission to stop punishing themselves for a brain that won't play by the old rules, and that permission matters more than most realize. It's not fluffy advice; it's a quiet cut against the shame machine. Grateful for the work -wildfire🔥
Such a great and comprehensive guide
I appreciate you reading and dropping a comment, Ankit! I'm so glad you found it helpful!
Your writing is truly amazing
Wow thank you soo much, Ankit. That means the absolute world to me!!!!
Humbled 🙂 Thank-you 💫
you're very welcome💫
Great breakdown of ADHD and its complex presentation.
Thank you. 🤝🙌🏼
Thank you for writing about this! My brother got ADHD and I find this content really helpful ❤️
You’re very welcome, Ana! I’m glad both you and your brother found it helpful! I love helping people. 🙌🏼
I relate to so many of the traits of ADHD but am not formally diagnosed. Regardless of having it or not it has helped me a ton to just read about it and educate myself.
I’m glad my article helped you, Jess! ADHD is tricky since it presents in so many different ways making it complex to officially diagnose. A lot of the symptoms of ADHD are also present in PTSD, depression, anxiety, and OCD. If you are managing your traits that’s great but if they’re impacting your daily life you could consider seeking mental health help with a therapist or a psychiatrist. Even if you just wanted to make sure you didn’t have it.
Thanks Jess!
Thank you Jessica for such a descriptive piece on ADHD, its symptoms, effects and suggestive care
you're welcome, Raghav! thank you so much for reading and supporting!!
Amazing article, Jessica! As a martial arts instructor, I've worked with a few kids who had ADHD. Thankfully, the training made a huge difference for them. They both became top students in martial arts and academically. Thanks so much for the deep dive!
Thank you so much, Eladio! I really appreciate this. Martial arts is such a powerful example of what happens when kids with ADHD are given structure, movement, and a place where their energy is guided rather than suppressed. What you’re describing isn’t about “fixing” them, it’s about meeting their nervous system in a way that allows their strengths to emerge. I’m really glad you shared this perspective with me. I'm sure it was a very rewarding experience for you and those kids were beyond blessed to have you as their instructor! you clearly had a tremendous impact on them!
Thank you so much fornthe kind words, Jessica! Interestingly enough, one of those kids became a good friend. He is now 29 years of age and we have become like brothers. I am so proud of the man I have witnessed him become.
Thank you so much fornthe kind words, Jessica! Interestingly enough, one of those kids became a good friend. He is now 29 years of age and we have become like brothers. I am so proud of the man I have witnessed him become.
Thank you so much fornthe kind words, Jessica! Interestingly enough, one of those kids became a good friend. He is now 29 years of age and we have become like brothers. I am so proud of the man I have witnessed him become.
wow, Eladio! I love that! you played a huge part in his life and now through your brotherhood you get to witness his growth and success and that is extremely rewarding!! reading your comment made me very happy for both you and him!
Thanks Jess, this is such an important piece and it's really great that you've explored how ADHD presents differently in both men and women. As sadly I think a lot of the guidance that we get associates specific male patterns with how ADHD presents in everyone. I hope lots of people get to read this piece and realise how unique ADHD is to everyone living with it.
Thanks, Dr. SamQ I really appreciate you recognizing this. ADHD has been framed through a very narrow lens for a long time, and that’s left so many people, especially women, feeling unseen or misinterpreted.
One of the most important shifts is recognizing that ADHD isn’t a single pattern, but a nervous-system experience that shows up differently in different bodies and lives. I’m really glad this resonated with you, and I share your hope that more people feel recognized through it.🙌🫶