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ADHD and trauma are interwoven, but not interchangeable.
Trauma can resemble ADHD, intensify some of its difficulties and exist alongside it. That does not mean trauma causes ADHD, or that working through trauma makes ADHD disappear. I look at what the research tells us, why careful diagnosis matters and what living with both has taught me.
ADHD meds: A solution or a bit of breathing space?
ADHD medication can appear to be a simple solution. But the scientific evidence and lived experience tell a more nuanced story. In this article, I explore what the research really says about methylphenidate and other medicines such as amphetamines, how they act on brain networks, and why medication may create the breathing space to live with more calm and less guilt.
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