
ADHD? Are You a Scout Bee in the Wrong Hive?
ADHD doesn’t make you broken; it makes you a natural-born explorer. Like scout bees in a hive, many people are wired to chase new ideas and pathways. In this post, we explore how evolutionary biology supports the idea of neurodiverse minds thriving in the modern world and why building your own path might just be your greatest strength.
ADHD: Is Diagnosis and Treatment a Matter of Life or Death?
It might sound dramatic, but the risks of undiagnosed ADHD are real. A major UK study found that adults with ADHD have significantly shorter life expectancies, often due to unmanaged symptoms, risky behaviours, and chronic stress. Diagnosis isn’t just about getting answers; it could be what helps someone live longer, safer, and better.
Alcohol and ADHD: Friends, Foes or Just a Fling?
For many with ADHD, alcohol feels like a shortcut to calm, focus, or connection. But what starts as relief often ends in a crash. Here's what’s really going on inside your brain, and why cutting back might change everything.
What Is Dopamine (And Why Your ADHD Brain Is Obsessed With It)
Dopamine is often misunderstood as the brain’s “pleasure chemical”, but it's really the molecule of more, driving motivation, curiosity, and the chase. For those with ADHD, it's often out of balance, making everyday tasks feel impossible and novelty irresistible. This blog breaks down what dopamine actually does, why it matters, and how evolution wired us to keep moving, seeking, and sometimes... inventing the wheel.