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Do your emotions often feel bigger than the situation? The overlooked ADHD symptom you may not know about

Think ADHD is only about concentration? Think again. Emotional dysregulation can make feelings hit harder and faster, leaving you wondering why something so small has triggered such a big response. We asked a doctor how to recognize and manage it.

Amy Mica Marsden

18 August 202615 August 2026

Do your emotions often feel bigger than the situation? The overlooked ADHD symptom you may not know about

Emotional wellbeing / Self

Could ‘emotional blindness’ be making life harder than it needs to be? Here’s how to recognise the hidden clues

If you never know what you feel, life can be more complex and frustrating than it needs to be. We asked an expert all about alexithymia (or ‘emotional blindness’) and how to navigate it. Words: Amy Mica Marsden. Images: Shutterstock. It often goes unnoticed, and in fact many people don’t even realise they have it. […]

Amy Mica Marsden

1 August 202628 July 2026

Could ‘emotional blindness’ be making life harder than it needs to be? Here’s how to recognise the hidden clues

ADHD and tapping: How this simple technique might help calm a busy mind

Could tapping help ease ADHD overwhelm? Discover how this simple technique may help calm a busy mind, manage emotional overload and bring a greater sense of control, with expert advice.

Suzanne Baum

9 November 20267 November 2026

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Are you one of many adults living with undiagnosed ADHD? These are the 10 hidden signs the experts want you to know

If you’ve spent years blaming yourself for being late, forgetful, or unable to finish things, there may be another explanation. An expert explores 10 commonly missed symptoms.

Amy Mica Marsden

18 September 202617 September 2026

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Menopause is unmasking autism and ADHD in midlife women – here are the signs to look for

Is it ‘menopause brain’ – or have you always had ADHD or autism without realising? Here’s how to tell.

Lily Smith

1 September 20262 September 2026

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Love someone with ADHD? 5 ways to strengthen your relationship without taking their behaviour personally

Being with a partner who has ADHD present unique challenges, but they can be worked through with understanding, compassion, and effort

Rhys Thomas

24 October 202622 October 2026

Neurodiversity / Sleep

Worn out but wired? Why sleep can be harder if you’re neurodivergent

Why does your brain suddenly come alive at bedtime? If you’re neurodivergent, the answer could lie in everything from ADHD and racing thoughts to a body clock that simply runs differently.

Sally Saunders

9 October 20268 October 2026

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Could conflicting ADHD and autism traits be hiding what’s really going on? What AuDHD can look like in adults

Scientists once thought they couldn’t occur together – now, research shows that conflicting ADHD and autism symptoms may be making diagnosis harder. We spoke with certified ADHD and AuDHD coach Saara Kuvaja to find out more.

Amy Mica Marsden

18 September 202617 September 2026