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🌱Supporting those with ADHD & anxiety through education and a dash of humor
💛LCSW & ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider
Learn more about my approach at www.changingcoursetherapy.com

01/22/2026

🧠Working memory is your brain’s ability to hold information in mind while doing other things 💪🏼

⭐Dopamine helps this system work smoothly, but in ADHD, inconsistent dopamine signaling can make it easy to forget steps or lose track mid-task.

Tips to support working memory:
✨ Write things down
✨ Use alarms or reminders
✨ Break tasks into steps
✨ Laugh at the chaos 💛

What’s the funniest thing your ADHD brain forgot mid-task?

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ADHD working memory — ADHD executive functioning — ADHD forgetfulness — ADHD brain tips — ADHD dopamine — ADHD focus strategies — ADHD task management — neurodivergent brain — ADHD productivity tips — ADHD memory struggles

01/20/2026

💝ADHD changes the way we experience love languages💘

Gentle reminders work better than passive-aggressive hints — for both partners.

Tips for ADHD-friendly relationships:
✨ Ask how your partner prefers reminders
✨ Use kind, gentle language
✨ Be patient with forgetfulness
✨ Celebrate the wins 💛

What’s your ADHD-friendly love language? Tell me below!

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ADHD relationships — ADHD love languages — ADHD communication tips — neurodivergent relationships — ADHD emotional regulation — ADHD attachment — ADHD partner tips — ADHD intimacy — ADHD relationship advice — ADHD dating strategies

01/18/2026

💛 Hidden ADHD Symptoms in Women You Need to Know💛

Did you know ADHD in women often looks completely different than the “classic” hyperactive stereotype? Many women go years misdiagnosed with anxiety, depression, or mood disorders—when the real cause is ADHD.

From emotional overwhelm and chronic exhaustion to time-blindness and sensory overload, these hidden symptoms can impact every area of life.

If you recognize yourself in any of this, you’re not alone—and there’s hope. Learn how to identify ADHD, advocate for yourself, and get the support you need.

✨ Read the full breakdown on my blog: www.changingcoursetherapy.com/blog/adult-adhd-symptoms-no-one-talks-about-why-so-many-women-are-misdiagnosed


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adult ADHD symptoms — ADHD in women — hidden ADHD symptoms — emotional dysregulation in ADHD — ADHD burnout — time blindness ADHD — adult ADHD misdiagnosis — ADHD task initiation challenges — sensory overload ADHD — late ADHD diagnosis in women

12/11/2025

🧠ADHD brains don’t do “simple.”

We do:
✔ one task
✔ three sub-tasks
✔ two emotional crises
✔ sudden hunger
✔ a random memory from 2007
✔ and then… eventually… the original task

If life feels like a series of side quests, it’s not you — it’s your executive functioning playing open-world mode with no map. 😂

And honestly?

You’re navigating it like a champ ☺️

If you want to lower the chaos level:

✨ Make tasks super easy to start
✨ Remove as many steps as humanly possible
✨ Use “done is better than perfect” as your personal slogan
✨ Reward yourself like you’re training a very smart but easily distracted golden retriever (because… same)
Give yourself credit — you’re working twice as hard behind the scenes.

What’s the funniest “this should’ve taken 2 minutes but took an hour” ADHD moment you’ve ever had?


ADHD — ADHD executive dysfunction — ADHD motivation — ADHD task paralysis — ADHD tips for women — ADHD side quests — neurodivergent humor — ADHD productivity strategies — ADHD life hacks — ADHD overwhelm — why ADHD tasks take longer — ADHD transitions — adult ADHD struggles

12/02/2025

ADHD: optimizing the procrastination process since forever 😂

Your brain isn’t lazy — it just prefers to hyperfocus on literally anything else before the main task. And honestly? Sometimes figuring out how to start feels harder than the actual task itself.

A few small things that actually help when ADHD procrastination hits:
✨ Make the first step ridiculously tiny
✨ Set a 2-minute timer (ADHD brains love a countdown)
✨ Reduce decisions — fewer choices = less overwhelm
✨ Reward yourself before and after (yes, this works)
✨ Create “future you” breadcrumbs so you can pick up where you left off

And yes… coffee helps 😉☕️

Save this for your next round of “productive procrastination” — and share it with the friend who insists they’re “just lazy” (they’re not).


ADHD procrastination — ADHD motivation — executive dysfunction — ADHD task initiation — neurodivergent brain — ADHD time blindness — ADHD productivity tips — ADHD daily struggles — ADHD overwhelm — ADHD coping strategies

12/01/2025

Switching tasks shouldn’t feel like climbing a mountain… but for ADHD brains, it often does. 🧠⛰️

ADHD makes transitions difficult because executive functioning slows down when your brain shifts focus. Even small changes — leaving a meeting, stopping a show, or switching chores — can feel exhausting.

Your brain isn’t lazy — it just needs extra support to move from one activity to another smoothly.

Here are a few strategies that can help:
⏱️ Countdowns or warnings
🧘‍♀️ Mini rituals: stretch, sip water, breathe
🌱 Micro-steps: break tasks into smaller pieces
🎵 Anchor transitions to fun cues: music, timers
✅ Visual reminders: sticky notes, checklists
💪 Positive self-talk: “I can do this — one step at a time”
🚶🏽‍♀️Combine tasks with movement: walk, stretch, or shift spaces

Transitions can be tricky, but your brain can get better with practice and tools.

What transition today felt impossible? Comment below — let’s talk about a way to make it feel more manageable! 💛

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