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Treating ADHD: from Meds to Marmite Methods
So, you’ve realised your brain is more chaotic genius than organised planner, and you’re wondering what to do about it. ADHD treatment isn’t just about popping a pill and suddenly becoming a productivity machine (though wouldn’t that be nice?). Nope—treating ADHD is like making the perfect cup of tea. Everyone has their own method, and…
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When One Brain Gremlin Isn’t Enough
If ADHD were a solo act, that would be chaotic enough. But for most people with ADHD, it doesn’t come alone—it brings mates. Anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and more often tag along like unwanted +1s at a party. In fact, according to the NHS, around 78% of people with ADHD have at least one other…
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ADHD in Adults: Wait… Adults Can Have ADHD?
Picture this: you’re on hold with the GP, listening to Greensleeves for the 87th time. You open Twitter “just for a second,” then get distracted by an article about why pigeons bob their heads when they walk. Suddenly, you’ve lost an hour, forgotten why you rang the GP, and the sospan is boiling over in…
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Ain’t It Great to Be Gloomy? (Yes, Actually, It Is)
If you’ve spent any amount of time around young children, you’ve probably had the joy (or horror) of listening to a truly ridiculous number of kids’ songs. Most of them are relentlessly cheerful, filled with sunshine, rainbows, and questionable levels of optimism. But then there’s Ain’t It Great to Be Gloomy? A song that—shockingly—is all…
Ain’t It Great to Be Gloomy?, bad moods, Bad moods are normal, Be grateful, Be grateful! Be positive! Smile more!, Be positive, done with everything, embracing the gloom, emotions, Find the silver lining, frustrated, gloomy days, grumpiness, grumpy without guilt, Look on the bright side, mentally drained, Mindfulness, miserable, overstimulated, parenting, parents, positivity, sad, Smile more, sunshine, The Constant Pressure to Be Happy -
The Low Down On Tantric Sex And Intimacy
Let’s get one thing out of the way—when you hear the word “tantric,” do you immediately picture incense-filled rooms, slow-motion breathing exercises, and couples staring deeply into each other’s eyes for what seems like eternity? Well, you’re not alone. But let’s be real—most of us don’t have time for an eight-hour lovemaking marathon, nor the…
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Stitch, Please! My Embroidery Obsession and How You Can Get Hooked Too
Like many great obsessions in my life, embroidery started as a casual interest and quickly became an all-consuming hobby. What was meant to be “a little something fun to try” has now turned into me hoarding embroidery floss like a dragon collecting treasure and spending entire evenings stabbing fabric with unwavering determination. And honestly? I…
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When Your Brain Decides Reality Isn’t Worth the Hassle
We all daydream, right? You’re in the middle of a boring meeting, and suddenly you’re the star of your own action movie, dodging bullets in slow motion while everyone else drones on about quarterly reports. But what happens when your brain refuses to snap back to reality? Welcome to the wild world of maladaptive daydreaming,…
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My letter to you, because sometimes, coming home is the hardest part
Hi There, I hope this letter finds you doing ok… surviving. I’ve come to realise life is a complex web of relationships and experiences, and it’s all too easy to cast blame when things go wrong. We often find ourselves in situations where we feel hurt or misunderstood by those closest to us. In these…
Acceptance, Anger, Cariad, Comfort, Compassion, Conflict resolution, Connection, Emotional wellbeing, Empathy, Family, Family bonds, Gratitude, Grief, Growth, Healing, Hiraeth, Home, Hope, Letting go, Longing, Loss, Love, Memories, Mindfulness, Nostalgia, Open letter, Parental love, personal growth, Personal journey, Rebuilding., Reconciliation, Reflection, Regret, relationships, Resilience, Reunion, Siblings, Strength, support, Trust, Understanding, Vulnerability, Welsh heritage -
To Journal or Not to Journal: A Powerful Question
In an age where every conceivable method of self-organisation is at our fingertips, the art of journaling has become a labyrinthine endeavour. From the meticulously structured bullet journals to the reflective depths of journal prompts, the practical habit trackers, and the simple elegance of daily diaries, the sheer volume of information available is both a…
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Unscripted Thoughts, Uncharted Stories
