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
Is it really worth it to take ADHD medication? What should I expect it to do? I hear these questions quite a bit. Pursuing treatment for ADHD can be an uphill battle that is often still met with stigma. Wondering if stimulant meds are worth pursuing is understandable. People will come to different conclusions in| Little Miss Lionheart
While stimulants are really effective for most people, there are many of us who need a more natural approach to treating ADHD. Whether due to a health condition, being unable to tolerate stimulants, meds haven't worked for you, or you just prefer natural remedies for ADHD, there are a few things with some research behind| Little Miss Lionheart
Having ADHD can be a hard pill to swallow. It makes everything so much harder, longer, and more complicated. But I'm preaching to the choir aren't I? My aim in creating Little Miss Lionheart was to help women at every walk in their ADHD journey--whether you're struggling to get diagnosed or you've been diagnosed for| Little Miss Lionheart
Little Miss Lionheart is all about learning to work with your ADHD brain to accomplish a productive and fulfilling life. We're here to teach you the magic!| Little Miss Lionheart
Never heard of synesthesia? You’re in good company. I learned about this rare neurological trait only within the last year or two and have been fascinated by it ever since. Synesthesia is essentially the crossing of your sensory wires. So two senses that wouldn’t normally ‘fire’ together, do. A synesthete might hear the color blue| Little Miss Lionheart
I've said it before and I'll say it again: You're mindset is often a big part of what holds you back in life. Your circumstances present obstacles, but your mindset is often what prevents us from overcoming them. One common mindset shift where most of us need help is in overcoming our fear of failure.| Little Miss Lionheart
I used to be so overwhelmed by my kitchen. It’s embarrassing to say, but it seemed impossible for me to keep it clean and mildew-y dishes in the sink became a regular occurrence. When friends came over unexpectedly, I was mortified. It’s one of the hardest rooms in the house to keep clean. Everyone is| Little Miss Lionheart
It’s not a huge secret that organizational strategies promoted by the “gurus” don’t typically work well for those of us with ADHD (or anyone else with executive function difficulties). But what often feels like a secret is why they don’t work. And since we don’t understand why they aren’t working for us, we tend to| Little Miss Lionheart
If you hate cleaning, these 9 affordable products are exactly what you need. They almost do the work for you and they won't break the bank.| Little Miss Lionheart
"Why am I so SENSITIVE?!?!" Did you know that this question is as common for the HSP as it is for those with ADHD? They are more alike than you think.| Little Miss Lionheart
These 4 strategies will help you grow, help you release emotions, experience calm, and find your peace. Each is detailed and in depth with examples.| Little Miss Lionheart
Perfectionism is like a cancer that eats us from the inside. Learn what it is and how to overcome it with these practical strategies. Conquer perfectionism!| 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
Brain Dumps are an ADHDer's best friend, IF you know how to use them. Here are 4 genius strategies with step-by-step instructions for yopesky ADHD Symptoms.| Little Miss Lionheart
Is it ADHD or Anxiety? An ADHD Clinician weighs in on how to tell the difference when the symptoms overlap and what to do if you have ADHD, Anxiety, or Both.| Little Miss Lionheart
I don’t need to tell you that ADHD is very often misunderstood. By friends, classmates, and relatives, yes — but also by some medical professionals who still believe myths about the condition or how it affects the people who have it. As a result, they sometimes don’t recognize ADHD when they see it. I know| Little Miss Lionheart
People still don't think ADHD is real. If you want the honest answer about ADHD, here is the research that you need to get to the bottom of this controversial question.| Little Miss Lionheart
Tia Cantrell, LCMHC is the ADHD Therapist and Brain behind the Little Miss Lionheart blog. She helps women learn how to work with their uniquely ADHD brains.| Little Miss Lionheart
ADHD task paralysis is one of the most challenging realities we face. Here are 2 big reasons you're struggling and 31 practical ways to get unstuck.| Little Miss Lionheart
You know those people that get up at the butt crack of dawn with the motivation to workout? I don't understand those people. Me and 5 am are not friends. If you aren't that person either, but still want to learn how to find workout motivation, these tips are for you! But first, the why...| Little Miss Lionheart
Having great problem solving tools has been my secret ingredient to overcoming some of the biggest struggles I've faced in life. It's that skill that you may not even realize that you need until someone spells it out for you in explicit detail. The truth is, most people aren't very good at it and it| Little Miss Lionheart
The kitchen is one of the hardest places to keep clean. The whole family goes in and out so much each day and every activity we do in the kitchen involves a strong potential for mess. And when you have ADHD, the difficulty only escalates. My kitchen used to be pretty...gross. That was before I| Little Miss Lionheart
Whether you've been diagnosed, take meds/don't take meds, or just relate to the symptoms of ADHD, this post is for you! Learn how to make ADHD work for you.| Little Miss Lionheart
ADHDers need better strategies for conquering clutter. Most advice is a complicated strategy with "then keep it that way." That doesn't work for ADHD, THIS does!| Little Miss Lionheart
ADHD skin picking and auto-cannibalism share the strangest overlaps. Women with ADHD are especially prone to the struggle. Here's everything you need to know.| Little Miss Lionheart
Looking for gifts for ADHD adults in your life? You know, the ones that can’t ever remember what they want for their birthday or the next gift giving holiday? If you’ve been scratching your head with this question, make sure you bookmark this page. If you are the ADHD adult and you’re looking for gift […] The post 11 Gifts for ADHD Adults They Will LOVE You For first appeared on Little Miss Lionheart.| Little Miss Lionheart
This officially unofficial ADHD in Women Checklist drops the clinical jargon and gives you real-life examples of what ADHD looks like in grown women.| Little Miss Lionheart
Staying on task with ADHD feels impossible sometimes. Learn prioritizing and task management systems that help you plan projects with ADHD and GET THEM DONE!| Little Miss Lionheart
Tia Cantrell is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in NC. At the ripe old age of 28, Tia was diagnosed with ADHD and has been hyperfixated on what that means ever since. She started Little Miss Lionheart to help as many ADHD women as possible to better understand and work with their unique brain. She has a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a bajillion hours of formal and informal training in all things ADHD. She also has 2 crazy dogs that she's totally in love with, a ...| littlemisslionheart.com
Think you might have ADHD? Take the Female ADHD Test Online for free and share the results with your doctor. Designed by an ADHD therapist for Women with ADHD.| Little Miss Lionheart
Ever wonder what it's like to have adult ADHD or if you might have it too? Here are the signs and symptoms plus a few extras to help you take the next steps.| Little Miss Lionheart
Cleaning with ADHD is a necessary evil most of us ADHDers avoid as long as we can. We’re known for mess and for good reason: the ADHD mind is a chaotic, disorganized place and it’s reflected in our outer worlds. Getting our living space tidy and organized is often about as hard as getting our […] The post Cleaning with ADHD: The Ultimate Guide to Every Pitfall 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
Up to 75% of Women with ADHD go undiagnosed and misdiagnosed with anxiety, depression, OCD and other mental illnesses. Find out if you could be part of the 75%.| 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
The struggle between ADHD and Emotions is far more challenging and complicated than you realize. Here's how and why they're linked and what to do about it.| Little Miss Lionheart
A neuro-friendly planner for ADHD adults created by an ADHD therapist. This planner helps overcome the executive functioning challenges regular planners don't.| Little Miss Lionheart
Procrastination. Frustrating isn't it? Especially when you'd like nothing more than to cross this nagging task off your list but you can't seem to get yourself motivated to do it. And it ends up there indefinitely. Some people think that having ADHD means you are required to naturally have a lack of motivation. Like the| Little Miss Lionheart
Little Miss Lionheart readers explain what it really feels like to have an ADHD brain.| Little Miss Lionheart
Time Blindness is a big struggle when you have ADHD. Here's how and why it's a problem along with the best ADHD friendly strategies to combat its affect.| Little Miss Lionheart
When you’ve got ADHD, getting overwhelmed is a daily battle. So many times we think that the reason we struggle with getting things done is because we lack motivation, when it’s actually this struggle with being overwhelmed easily. The ADHD brain seems to always be at the edge of overstimulation (and understimulation at the same| Little Miss Lionheart
