ADHD in adults

ADHD in adulthood is real, valid and deserves proper recognition and support.

The common misconception that ADHD is a childhood condition leads many adults to believe they are not good enough and ‘just need to try harder.’ You may have been living with ADHD for years, without the knowledge or understanding to make sense of it.

Here’s what it can look like:

• Inattentiveness – your focus drifts so you find it difficult to complete tasks…or sometimes even follow conversations

• Disorganisation – time management, planning and prioritising are a challenge, making daily life feel constantly stressful

• Forgetfulness – you lose track of appointments, misplace items and end up apologising (again)

• Procrastination – you avoid mundane tasks that demand sustained effort, then feel frustrated or guilty when things pile up

• Mental fatigue – you are exhausted from masking, overthinking and trying to ‘fit in’

Undiagnosed or late-diagnosed ADHD can make you doubt your abilities and self-worth leading to anxiety, overwhelm and even burnout.

You are not imagining it.
You are not failing.
You have been navigating a world not set up for your differences.

With the right support, strategies and structure you can learn how to work with your brain instead of against it.

ADHD isn’t a flaw - it’s a different operating system. And once you understand how it works, you can thrive.