Having ADHD is like walking a tight rope with overstimulation/overwhelm on one side and understimulation/boredom on the other. Throughout the day, we manage to fall off one side of the rope or the other; usually both. Sometimes, somehow, at the same time. At least, that’s how it feels. In other words, getting overstimulated is a […] The post How to Cope with the Nightmare of ADHD Overstimulation first appeared on Little Miss Lionheart.| Little Miss Lionheart
Those of us with ADHD and/or autism often have a tough time with restlessness and the need to stim. It’s one of the reasons we’re more likely to struggle with dematophasia and other body focused repetitive behaviors. If you’re a stimmer (or wanting to help someone who is) and looking for some really awesome fidgets […] The post The Savvy ADHDer’s Guide to the BEST Fidgets first appeared on Little Miss Lionheart.| Little Miss Lionheart
Cleaning is the worst. But since it’s a necessary evil, and one that requires more executive functions than it rightfully should, I’ve discovered that a few things are very helpful to get (trick) my ADHD brain into getting it done without having to scream into the void…much. Between a list that helps focus me and […] The post How to Clean ADHD Style: A Timed Tasks Reference List first appeared on Little Miss Lionheart.| Little Miss Lionheart
How a person with ADHD thinks is remarkably different than most people. These 11 unusual thinking patterns set the ADHD mind apart in fascinating ways.| Little Miss Lionheart
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and ADHD go hand in hand. 99% of us experience it and we desperately need to understand it better. Here's what you need to know.| Little Miss Lionheart