Living with ADHD... a follow up

A couple of weeks ago we posted about what it’s like to live with ADHD and why it’s so important to be understood as a disability instead of an inconvenience. 🤎

A big one that came up? Sleep. 😴

For so many ‘ADHDers,’ sleep isn’t just ‘difficult.’ It’s a really annoying nightly battle when your mind races, and you’re struggling to wind down. Then to top it all off, you pay for it the next day and feel extra rubbish. It’s ADHD in all its glory, showing up in one of the most misunderstood (and frustrating) ways.

Another powerful point from the comments was about the workplace and how I help employers see ADHD for what it is. Not a weakness, but a different operating system that brings creativity and speed.

I encourage hiring managers to create an environment where people with ADHD can actually thrive. Clearer task breakdowns, quiet spaces, visual prompts, regular check-ins and a bit of flexibility are all easy to sort out but will have a big return on their employees and how they function.

Smarter CV screening is something else I’ll always shout out about because I want hiring managers to read deeper into people’s behaviours. Perhaps the jumpy one who was being interviewed will actually be the one who will smash their new role, but they needed approaching differently.

We talk a lot about awareness for kids, but adults with ADHD are out there trying to navigate careers, expectations, and environments that weren’t designed with neurodiversity in mind.

When workplaces understand that, everything changes. Once someone with ADHD finds the right job and the right spark, they’ll be complete a powerhouse. 💥 🤩