I have ADHD and I’m a speech-language pathologist. Some states have SLP-assistants so that can also be a good fit for someone interested in the field.
I work in a school setting, but with this field, you have the option to work with any age range from babies to seniors. You can also…
I totally understand how anxious one can be to talk to doctors about getting back on any type of meds. I’d suggest assertively stating along the lines of: I’ve had ADHD since I was a child. My parents weren’t fans of meds so I didn’t try them until college, which I found helped me…
Be aware that your menstrual cycle can impact your ADHD and your symptoms may be worse leading up to and/or during your period. Some people may need adjustments of their meds and/or additional strategies/supports during those times. You can try journaling your symptoms and observe…
Very true. After making small talk, I’ve had several doctors tell me (halfway through or at the end of a visit) ‘well, why didn’t I say I went to (Ivy league University)?’. Umm bc it shouldn’t matter. Once I realized it did and how different my treatment was once I was seen as “educated”,…
I remember a time I was on a flight and this older man and his toddler sat in the row behind me. His toddler sat for takeoff, while kicking my seat continuously really hard (I get motion sickness and it didn’t help), and pulling my hair. After takeoff, the child refused to stay in…
@juliecr Boundaries don’t control others’ actions - that’s just control/controlling. Healthy boundaries determine what behaviors you will and will not accept from others and what they can expect from you.
Saying it’s a “reasonable boundary” for her to hash things out but don’t “bring…
@juliecr Boundaries don’t control others’ actions - that’s just control/controlling. Healthy boundaries determine what behaviors you will and will not accept from others and what they can expect from you.
Saying it’s a “reasonable boundary” for her to hash things out but “don’t…
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