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Below are the different story categories—simply click a button to navigate to each one.
Time Management & Procrastination
Daily Life – cleaning, routines
Relationships – Family, friends, partners
Health & Exercise – fitness, habits
School & Work – Education, career challenges
Mental Health – Self-care, stress, emotions
Parenting – Caring for children with ADHD
Strategies & Wins – tools, hacks, routines
Sleep & Energy – insomnia, fatigue, motivation
Finances – budgeting, spending, planning
Creativity & Hobbies – art, music, gaming
Technology – apps, devices, distraction
⏰ Time Management & Procrastination – struggles with deadlines, planning, and focus
I constantly feel behind on everything. Even small tasks like paying bills or replying to emails end up on my endless to-do list, and then I procrastinate until the last minute. Deadlines at work make me… (Siobhan)
🧹 Daily Life Challenges – cleaning, organizing, cooking, routines
Some days, I feel like I’ve lost touch with who I am. At my young age, I dedicate most of my time to caring for my young son, who has autism. My days are filled with household chores and endless scrolling on my phone.
With my son’s medical appointments….(Emma)
❤️ Relationships & Communication – friendships, family, dating, misunderstandings
I was diagnosed with ADHD not long ago and finally worked up the courage to tell my mom. She’s always dismissed mental health and neurodivergence, and she laughed, saying people nowadays “make up all these new things.” I’ve felt off for years, thinking I was just weird or doing something wrong, and her reaction stung. (Jane)
📚 School / Work Challenges – studying, exams, job performance, workplace support
I’ve always struggled to keep up at work. Even when I know exactly what I need to do, I find myself forgetting tasks or getting distracted by emails and messages. Meetings drain me… (Jenny)
🧘 Emotions & Self-Esteem – anxiety, overwhelm, confidence, mood swings
I am feeling completely overwhelmed. A series of unexpected events—my car being damaged, a stressful replacement vehicle, and arguments with my teenage son—have left me feeling numb and close to burnout…..(Sarah)
I went for an ADHD assessment yesterday, but it left me feeling frustrated and disappointed. Most questions focused on my childhood, and there was nothing about how ADHD affects me now, especially….(Claire)
👶 Parenting with ADHD / Raising ADHD Children
Being a parent with ADHD is both rewarding and exhausting. I love my child deeply, but the daily routines—school runs, meals, homework, bedtime—feel overwhelming and chaotic. I often….(Kate)
Parenting a child with ADHD can be a rollercoaster. I adore my child, but I often feel like I’m running out of energy trying to keep up with their constant needs, emotions, and energy. Simple tasks like….(Susan)
💡 Coping Strategies & Wins – tools, hacks, routines that help
I never thought I’d be able to go into Subway and order without feeling overwhelmed. In the past, I’d either walk out after a minute or avoid the place completely. Today, I managed to order on a screen without panic, and I feel so proud of myself. Concerta XL really helped me take this small but meaningful step. (Joanne)
😴 Sleep & Energy Management – insomnia, fatigue, motivation
Lately, my sleep has been a mess. I either stay up too late scrolling on my phone or my brain just won’t switch off when I….(Grace)
💸 Finances & Money Habits – budgeting, impulsive spending, planning
Money slips through my fingers so quickly. I’ll go to the shop for just one thing and… (Gillian)
🎨 Creativity & Hobbies – art, music, gaming, other outlets
I’ve always loved being creative, but with ADHD my hobbies come in bursts. One week I’ll be… (Ella)
🏃 Physical Health & Exercise – sports, fitness, maintaining habits
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve started an exercise routine only to quit after a couple of weeks. I get so… (Rose)
📱 Technology & ADHD – apps, devices, distraction management
My phone feels like both my best friend and my biggest enemy. I download productivity apps… (Laura)