Living with ADHD

Helpful workplace accommodations include flexible working hours, quiet workspaces, written instructions, breaking projects into smaller tasks, regular check-ins, and permission to use noise-cancelling headphones. In the UK, ADHD is recognised as a disability under the Equality Act 2010.

Non-medication strategies include regular exercise, consistent sleep schedules, structured routines, breaking tasks into smaller steps, using timers and reminders, ADHD coaching, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and mindfulness practices. Many people use these alongside medication.

ADHD can affect relationships through communication difficulties, forgetfulness, emotional dysregulation, and perceived inattention. Open communication about ADHD symptoms, couples therapy, and developing coping strategies together can help. Understanding that symptoms are not intentional is key.