ADHDCooperative

10/12/2024

https://www.psypost.org/emotion-dysregulation-is-a-core-component-of-adhd-study-finds/

A new study identifies emotion dysregulation as a core ADHD symptom linked to brain structure, distinct from cognitive or motivational dysfunction.

20/11/2024

https://theconversation.com/adhd-brains-present-unique-challenges-but-the-condition-is-highly-treatable-a-primary-care-nurse-practitioner-with-adhd-explains-the-science-230062

Navigating life with ADHD or as a parent of a child with ADHD can be stressful. But as researchers learn more about the uniqueness of brains with ADHD, they are also gleaning insight into treatments.

20/11/2024

Unfotunately GP cannot prescribe to under 55s...

New insights into the relationship between sleep and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children suggest that melatonin, a key hormone in sleep regulation, might play an important role in managing symptoms.

12/11/2024

The people who attended the first ADHD Cooperative catch-up explained they knew people who would have come if they had known more about the organiser.

I assumed the Cooperative could be just that - a place to relax for those with ADHD, lead by group members. There's a great quote about assumptions in one of my favourite films Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels...

So a bit about me. I'm Chris. I got my diagnosis quiet late - combined ADHD. I live with my small family in Marple. I struggled with the diagnosis for several months. I had to get assessed twice before I believed it.

I can see where my ADHD has limited areas of my life. Most of this is due to the cultural differences between neurodivergent and neurotypical behaviour:
• I love new interests, hobbies, people, places and am very difficult to keep up with... You get the idea
• I am incredibly interested in the extremes of any topic of conversation, but struggle with small talk or the mundane
• I assume everyone is being authentic - if I'm asked how I am, I'll explain in detail
After several months, I'm at a place where I wouldn't change my diagnosis. Having a single career, hobby, etc feels alien to me. I feel I live life to the full with my passionate brain.

Chatting to ADHDrs feels natural. I click with them regardless of age, gender etc. I feel understood and safe and don't have to worry about neuro-differences. Being with other ADHDrs helps me feel right with the world, recharge my batteries, and get ready to fake it again in the ND world.

Lots of ADHDrs feel very isolated. The are lots of online forums that demonstrate this (so do the su***de rates).

I wanted to create a happy space for us. I believe we are all unique and wanted all members to shape the group. So please come and join us and help make this space a special refuge for all ADHDrs.

12/11/2024