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I can count days that I don’t have a headache with one hand. And I’m not young😅. I’ve always blamed stress as being the cause of my headaches but honestly I get it even on good days. Turns out there’s a link between headaches and ADHD 1)Causes related to our poor task management from deficits in executive functions and interoception - there are days (way too many) when I am reminded to eat/ drink/ pee by the headache I get around 4pm instead of actual hunger, thirst or feeling like your bladder is touching your lungs. 2) ADHD and migraines - while not an established comorbid, migraines are frequently seen in those with ADHD. I believe it’s due to the dopamine link in both migraine and adhd. 3)Medication crash - especially with short acting meds as they tend to have a steep rise and fall in effects 4)Vertical heterophoria - This is an eye condition where you have a subtle misalignment between your eyes. The strain that ensues results in headaches. Can be treated with prism glasses but it’s something most ophthalmologists don’t believe in because it’s not in their textbook. Haha what’s new right? Not the first time people with ADHD are not taken seriously 😂…🤷🏻‍♀️ - check out this article by the amazing @blackgirllostkeys 🙇🏻‍♀️ https://blackgirllostkeys.com/adhd/vertical-heterophoria/ #adhd #adhdawareness #adhdmemes #adhdwomen #adhdsupport #adhdlife ##adhdexplained #adhdisreal #adhdstruggles #adhdhelp #neurodiversity #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #migraine #interoception #executivefunction #verticalheterophoria https://www.instagram.com/p/CRTP8hKMUyq/?utm_medium=tumblr

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There’s no single underlying cause for each person’s ADHD symptoms. The causes of ADHD is like an onion with multiple layers. You simply start with one layer and slowly peel away until you get to the core. The fundamentals of a healthy lifestyle (ie, eating real food plant-based diet, regular physical activity, and having a supportive community), applies to everyone. Then, from there you determine what changes you need to deviate from the norm (ie eliminating gluten, dairy, nuts) according to your personal situations. Having the basic nutrition on point is like having basic utility to your home. If you have not electricity, how do you know if your refrigerator or oven is working or not? Without proper nutrition and physical activity, some of the ADHD symptoms could be manifestations of the lack of proper nutrition and physical activities. What does a basic real food plant-based diet for ADHD look like? Each meal should have 4 components: non-starchy vegetable of all colors unprocessed organic protein from both animal and plant sources healthy low-glycemic index carbs healthy unprocessed fats After having the basic lifestyle changes dialed in, any remaining symptoms are your clues to the next onion layer. That's it... Follow us @EatToFocus on Instagram for more amazing #adhdtips #adhd #adhdlife #adhdlifehacks #adhdproblems #adhdbrain #adhdparenting #adhdparents #adhdstruggles #adhdinspiration #adhdexplained #adhdteens #lifewithadhd #adhdhelp #adhdmom #adhdparents #eattofocus #adhddiet #naturaladhdtreatment #adhdkids #adhdchild #parentstruggles #adhdfood #focusfood #brainfood #brainfoods #brainfoodforkids #adhdnutrition #adhdeating #adhdsuperpower #kidseathealthy (at Honolulu, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ-fCK7M1IQ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Something that always puzzled me was how I was “shy” and yet not. I never fit the classic introvert persona but somehow I felt uncomfortable all the time. I assumed it was social anxiety. But that constant feeling of “discomfort” was just my restlessness and coupled rejection sensitivity dysphoria(RSD), it wasn’t surprising that I misinterpreted it. #adhd #adhdawareness #adhdmemes #adhdwomen #adhdsupport #adhdlife #adhdadult #adhdexplained #adhdisreal #adhdstruggles #adhdhelp #neurodiversity #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #suaraadhd #rsd #rejectionsensitivedysphoria #anxietydisorders https://www.instagram.com/p/CQFFcmtJmoA/?utm_medium=tumblr

Growing up not knowing you have an interest based nervous system really messes you up. I used to hate that I was so “mean” doing things for these reasons. I really don’t want to, but it’s the only way to kick start my motivation. I don’t go taunting people but I just quietly do this in my head. Understanding how my brain works really helps me come to terms with why I do things. Doesn’t make it right. But at least I don’t loathe myself. https://rowinalynne.wordpress.com/2021/01/03/i-do-what-i-like/ #adhd #adhdawareness #adhdmemes #adhdwomen #adhdsupport #adhdlife ##adhdexplained #adhdisreal #adhdstruggles #adhdhelp #neurodiversity #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #interestbasednervoussystem #novelty https://www.instagram.com/p/CRpvczNMtEP/?utm_medium=tumblr

Executive dysfunction, over and understimulation hits at the most unpredictable of times. I could be so excitedly doing something and the next moment I feel drained. Before being diagnosed with ADHD I would just blame it on stress or being lazy (or PMS😂) despite knowing at the back of my mind that I was definitely not stressed at that time. And I really wanted to do that thing but just can’t muster the motivation. I had enough sleep, I ate well, I’m not dehydrated. Why?! When I try to reach out, people usually ask me what’s wrong and I always just pause and make up a generic answer because how do you explain to someone I feel like crap for no reason?😅 Probably need to hire an exorcist🤔. I think a ghost is draining my chakra. #adhd #adhdawareness #adhdjokes #adhdmemes #adhdwomen #adhdsupport #adhdlife #adhdexplained #adhdisreal #adhdstruggles #adhdhelp #neurodiversity #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth https://www.instagram.com/p/CVmLsWtlv_o/?utm_medium=tumblr

Executive function related symptoms can manifest in depression, anxiety and other stress disorders. But unlike these conditions, EF deficits in a neurodivergent has always been an issue for them as far as they can remember. Some may cope during childhood because we have parents who settle all the nitty gritty, allowing us to get by with some achievements; just enough to make us look “put together”. Despite that, we have always somehow felt that things are a little tougher than it should be and for the life of us, we can’t figure out why. So when people say that they struggled and when they did this and that, they managed to overcome it and return to their previous state, I’m always like, what previous state do I even want to go back to? 😂 Neurodivergent conditions like ADHD and autism are neurodevelopmental and are present since childhood. Being diagnosed as adults doesn’t mean that we just got the symptoms. What it means is that our previous coping mechanisms and accommodations can no longer mask them. #adhd #adhdawareness #adhdmemes #adhdwomen #adhdsupport #adhdlife ##adhdexplained #adhdisreal #adhdstruggles #adhdhelp #neurodiversity #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #neurodiversesquad #autism #autismawareness #adhdautism https://www.instagram.com/p/CSittOahfh_/?utm_medium=tumblr