Ariadne What is Ikigai and How Can It Be Applied to Manage ADHD? Ikigai is a Japanese term that loosely translates to "the reason for being." According to Japanese culture, every person has their ikigai, which must be discovered from within to nurture and cultivate... Apr 26, 2024
Ariadne Exploring the relationship between ADHD and childhood anxiety Over time, the relationship between ADHD and anxiety disorders has been thoroughly explored. While ADHD is one of the most common disorders in the child and adolescent population, with a prevalence ra... Apr 12, 2024
Ariadne Enhancing Reading Abilities: The Impact of Bionic Reading on ADHD and Dyslexia How cool would it be to skim-read a book in an hour and retain all its information? Or to be able to digest an academic article and not lose focus halfway through? Well, the makers of Bionic Reading a... Jan 31, 2024
Ariadne Could AI be a real ally for folks with ADHD? I live with ADHD, and like many of you, I spend my life looking for the next project that will feed my brain dopamine. When AI came into our everyday lives , I was initially a little intimidated. Howe... Dec 18, 2023
Ariadne Why new US guidelines around ADHD diagnosis in adults could be a game-changer. Ah, the thrilling world of ADHD diagnosis and the creepy trend of clinics profiteering from mental health woes— topics I've written quite a bit about lately . But wait, there's a glimmer of hope! The ... Nov 17, 2023
Ariadne ADHD: underdiagnosed v overdiagnosed - has the pendulum swung too far the other way? Experts working in neurodiversity have long lamented the underdiagnosis of conditions such as ADHD. Women, especially, have slipped below the radar due to the manifestation of ADHD often being very di... ADHD diagnosis Oct 25, 2023
Ariadne Is it menopause or ADHD? Ageism Awareness Day is marked on Oct 7 and seems like the perfect time to focus on how many women over 40 are slipping through the cracks when it comes to getting an ADHD diagnosis. Becaus... ADHD Menopause Oct 11, 2023
Ariadne How a new stage production is bringing visibility to neurodiverse women Imagine a world where neurodiversity isn’t seen as weird . A world where neurodivergent women can feel comfortable and seen. Where masking is not required. Well, Dora Colquhoun , a British theater act... ADHD Neurodiversity Theater Aug 31, 2023
Ariadne Why Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria shouldn’t stop you from reaching for the stars Let’s face it, I can’t think of anyone who likes to be criticized or who can easily disregard any kind of rejection. However, for many neurodivergent folks, the anxiety caused by criticism – or even p... ADHD Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria May 10, 2023
Ariadne The importance of a professional ADHD diagnosis In this fast-paced, modern world, it can be tempting to autodiagnose forgetfulness and distraction as ADHD. I was recently interviewed by ikigai tribe founder Nicholas Kemp about my own ADHD journey ,... ADHD Apr 17, 2023
Ariadne How having autism or ADHD might make PMDD a whole lot worse With International Women’s Day falling on March 8 and the whole of March dedicated to women’s history, it seems a good time to look at something that impacts many woman – namely periods. Aunt Flo tend... ADHD PMDD Mar 13, 2023
Ariadne The unexpected ways that exercise can help alleviate ADHD symptoms Did you know exercise can help with ADHD symptoms? We’re constantly told how important exercise is for our general health and mental wellbeing, but what may surprise you is the extent to which physica... ADHD Exercise Feb 20, 2023