The ADHD Collective

20/10/2024

ADHDers…. Do you struggle with arriving to events or places on time? Are you perpetually late, cutting it fine, or even ridiculously, anxiously early?

If you have (or suspect you have) ADHD please do help us at The ADHD Collective by filling in this quick survey about being late…

Running Late Survey Often late to work? Always running for the bus…or a plane? Miss GP or dental appointments because you arrive late? (Maybe even a week late?)Do you upset family members by always arriving late, stressing them out? This survey aims to identify the main challenges you face getting...

03/07/2024

Important Notice for ADHDers Regarding Thurs July 4th

1. Voter ID:
Do you have your voter ID ready? Not sure what counts? Check here: https://electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections/voter-id
Make sure you know where it is...you know what we are like. Go find it now ;-)

2. Polling Station:
Do you know where your polling station is? Look it up here: https://wheredoivote.co.uk

3. Emergency Proxy Vote:
Need an emergency proxy vote due to unforeseen circumstances? You can apply until 5pm on the day: https://electoralcommission.org.uk

4. Voting Guide:
Not sure why you should vote, who to vote for, or what accommodations you can ask for? Check out our non-partisan guide: https://theadhdcollective.org

5. Use Your Voice:
Let your ADHD justice sensitivity off its leash. We deserve to be
heard. 10-year waiting lists for assessment are NOT acceptable.

Thank you, ADHD peeps...Go get ready to vote!

01/07/2024

Confused about how to go about voting on Thursday in the General Election? What each party stands for?

Download our free ADHD non-partisan informed guide below...

Get your free PDF voting guide booklet straight to your inbox Pop in your name and email address to receive your guide automatically First Name Last Name Email Address Click here to get your voting guide We respect your privacy. Thank you! Your PDF voting guide will be sent via a link straight to yo...

26/06/2024

Confused about how to go about voting next week in the General Election?

Download our free ADHD informed guide below...

*Voting passport
*Electoral basics
*Party basics
*Why we struggle
*ADHDer voting plan
*Key dates

Get your free PDF voting guide booklet straight to your inbox Pop in your name and email address to receive your guide automatically First Name Last Name Email Address Click here to get your voting guide We respect your privacy. Thank you! Your PDF voting guide will be sent via a link straight to yo...

18/06/2024

Download our ADHDer’s guide to voting in the UK General Election.

17/06/2024

Tomorrow, tomorrow…it’s only a day away!

Make sure your voice is heard on July 4th, UK ADHDers…

15/06/2024

We have some really important news to share that’s critical for the future of the ADHD Community in the UK.

Take action now!

http://shorturl.at/nENOY

10/03/2024

25/12/2023

I hope you are all doing ok today, but please seek help if you aren’t.
There’s no shame in finding today difficult, as so many of us do.

It might feel extra hard to reach out for help today because it’s Christmas. But please know you don’t have to face anything alone. If you’re having a hard time, we’ll face it with you. We’re here all day and night 💚

12/12/2023

I’m on LBC radio after 10pm tonight, talking about my own ADHD journey, societal stigma and the challenges of getting diagnosed as an adult.
As well as celebrities getting diagnosed!
Tune in if you can do so 🙂
- Michelle

03/12/2023

Managing Seasonal Depression

Do you feel low in energy and mood at this time of year?
Maybe there's a reason for that.

Given our ADHD and lack of object permanency, you might forget about it, even if you are aware (as I do every bloomin' year until it comes to bite me on the bum in late October/early November).

That reason is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or Seasonal Depression.

Did you know that 27% of us with ADHD also suffer from low mood and energy in the winter months?

And that if you have co-morbid depression and/or bipolar disorder too, this can rise to as much as 61% of us?

Here are some of the symptoms:
* Depressed mood
* Loss of interest
* Low energy
* Sleep issues
* Changes in appetite
* Feeling sluggish or agitated
* Difficulty concentrating
* Feeling worthless or guilty
* Social withdrawal
* Suicidal thoughts or behaviours

If several of the above are affecting you right now...there's some simple adjustments we can make to alleviate our seasonal symptoms.

(They cost pennies and don't involve jumping into an ice bath at 6am)*

*Unless that's your bag. I know there's a lot of evidence that it helps, but...erm...I'm a wuss, so...no thank you!

Join us tomorrow at either 12pm or 8pm live and let's let a little light into our lives!

Michelle :-)

05/11/2023

Try our latest quiz: Are you sensitive to rejection?

Quiz link in comments below...