ADHD, Unfiltered

Evidence-based articles about executive function, time blindness, task paralysis, and building a life that works with your brain. No toxic positivity. No oversimplification. Just real talk backed by real research.

Practical StrategiesFeb 9, 2026·9 min
12 ADHD Coping Strategies That Actually Hold Up (Not Just 'Try Harder')
Evidence-backed coping strategies for ADHD that address the real problem: executive function, not motivation.
Practical StrategiesFeb 8, 2026·8 min
How to Organize Your Life With ADHD (Without Pretending to Be Neurotypical)
ADHD organization isn't about color-coded systems. It's about building external structure that works with your brain, not against it.
Mental HealthFeb 7, 2026·6 min
How to Explain ADHD to Someone Who Doesn't Have It
A guide to explaining ADHD in a way that's accurate, honest, and doesn't invite the 'everyone's a little ADHD' response.
ReviewsFeb 6, 2026·10 min
Best ADHD Apps in 2026: What Actually Works (Honest Review)
We tested every major ADHD app so you don't have to. Here's what works, what doesn't, and what we wish someone had told us.
Practical StrategiesFeb 5, 2026·7 min
Building an ADHD Morning Routine That Actually Sticks
Morning routines for ADHD can't rely on willpower. They need external structure, minimal decisions, and zero shame.
Mental HealthFeb 4, 2026·5 min
ADHD and the Sunday Scaries: Why the Weekend-to-Monday Transition Hits So Hard
That Sunday dread isn't just about work. For ADHD brains, it's a collision of time blindness, transition difficulty, and anticipatory overwhelm.
Understanding ADHDFeb 3, 2026·8 min
Time Blindness and ADHD: Why You Can't Feel Time Passing
Time blindness isn't being careless with time. It's a neurological difference in how your brain processes duration. Here's what the research says.
Practical StrategiesFeb 2, 2026·6 min
What to Do When Your ADHD System Stops Working
Every ADHD system eventually breaks. That's not failure — it's how ADHD works. Here's how to rebuild without starting from zero.
Understanding ADHDFeb 1, 2026·7 min
ADHD and Task Initiation: Why Starting Is the Hardest Part
You know what to do. You want to do it. But you can't start. Task initiation is an executive function — and ADHD directly impairs it.
Practical StrategiesJan 30, 2026·12 min
ADHD-Friendly Productivity: The Complete Guide
A comprehensive, research-backed guide to getting things done with ADHD — covering time, energy, tasks, routines, and the mindset shifts that make it all work.
Understanding ADHDJan 28, 2026·9 min
Executive Function and ADHD: The Real Reason Everything Feels Harder
ADHD isn't about attention. It's about executive function — the brain's management system. Understanding this changes how you approach everything.
ReviewsJan 27, 2026·7 min
Why Every ADHD App Fails You (And What Would Actually Work)
Most productivity apps weren't built for ADHD. Here's what they get wrong, what the research says you need, and what to look for instead.
Practical StrategiesJan 25, 2026·8 min
ADHD Time Management That Actually Works (Not Just 'Use a Planner')
Most time management advice assumes a working sense of time. ADHD brains don't have that. Here are strategies designed for how your brain actually works.
Understanding ADHDJan 24, 2026·6 min
The ADHD Tax: The Hidden Cost of Living With an Unaccommodated Brain
Late fees. Replaced items. Missed opportunities. The ADHD tax is real, measurable, and not your fault.
Mental HealthJan 22, 2026·7 min
ADHD Guilt and Shame: Breaking the Cycle That Keeps You Stuck
The worst part of ADHD isn't the symptoms. It's the shame spiral that follows. Here's how guilt compounds executive dysfunction.
Understanding ADHDJan 21, 2026·6 min
ADHD and Decision Fatigue: Why Simple Choices Feel Impossible
When every choice feels equally weighted and equally exhausting, it's not indecisiveness. It's executive dysfunction meeting depleted resources.
Understanding ADHDJan 19, 2026·6 min
ADHD Procrastination Is Not What You Think It Is
Procrastination with ADHD isn't a choice. It's an executive function failure with a specific neurological signature.
Practical StrategiesJan 18, 2026·7 min
How to Build ADHD-Friendly Habits (Not Neurotypical Ones)
Habit advice assumes consistent routine and willpower. ADHD needs a different approach: lower the bar, externalize the cue, celebrate the return.
Understanding ADHDJan 16, 2026·8 min
ADHD in Adults: What It Actually Looks Like (Not the Stereotype)
Adult ADHD doesn't look like a hyperactive kid. It looks like chronic lateness, emotional overwhelm, and 'not living up to potential.'
Understanding ADHDJan 13, 2026·6 min
ADHD Overwhelm: Why Everything Feels Like Too Much (And How to Shrink It)
ADHD overwhelm isn't about having too much to do. It's about a working memory that can't hold it all.
Practical StrategiesJan 10, 2026·5 min
Body Doubling for ADHD: Why Working Near Someone Else Changes Everything
Body doubling is one of the most effective and least understood ADHD strategies.
Practical StrategiesJan 7, 2026·6 min
Energy Management for ADHD: Stop Fighting Your Brain's Rhythm
ADHD brains don't have flat energy all day. Matching tasks to energy states is more effective than any productivity system.
Practical StrategiesJan 4, 2026·5 min
The ADHD Dopamine Menu: Building a Toolkit for Low-Motivation Days
A dopamine menu is a pre-built list of activities sorted by effort level for when motivation disappears.
Practical StrategiesJan 1, 2026·7 min
Working From Home With ADHD: Structure Without a Boss
Remote work removes the external structure ADHD brains depend on. Here's how to rebuild it.
Mental HealthDec 28, 2025·6 min
Rejection Sensitivity and ADHD: Why Small Criticisms Feel Devastating
That sharp sting when someone criticizes you isn't overreacting. Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria is common with ADHD.
Understanding ADHDDec 25, 2025·6 min
ADHD and Sleep: Why Your Brain Won't Shut Off at Night
75% of adults with ADHD have sleep problems. Racing thoughts, delayed sleep phase, and revenge bedtime procrastination are all connected.
Mental HealthDec 22, 2025·7 min
ADHD and Relationships: What Your Partner Needs to Understand
ADHD in relationships isn't about carelessness. It's about executive function affecting memory, emotional regulation, and follow-through.
Understanding ADHDDec 19, 2025·8 min
ADHD Medication: 8 Myths That Keep People From Getting Help
Stimulant medication for ADHD is one of the most studied treatments in psychiatry. Here's what the evidence actually says.
Understanding ADHDDec 16, 2025·7 min
ADHD in Women: Why It's Missed, What It Looks Like, and What to Do
Women with ADHD are diagnosed on average 10 years later than men. The symptoms present differently.
Mental HealthDec 13, 2025·6 min
ADHD Burnout: It's Not Regular Burnout (And Regular Recovery Won't Fix It)
ADHD burnout comes from years of masking and compensating. It needs different recovery strategies.