ADHD isn’t a punchline. It’s not a productivity hack. And it’s not just “a bit of trouble focusing.” For many of us, ADHD shows up as mess, misunderstanding, and years spent masking, burning out, overcompensating, and hearing we’re lazy, emotional, or too much. This ADHD blog for adults—The Rewriting Feed—exists to tell the truth about living with ADHD. Not the glossy version, not the viral tips that only work for people who already have systems that work. Just the real stuff.
Sometimes that means sharing a tool that finally made mornings bearable. It’s talking about the guilt that comes with parenting when your brain is already overwhelmed. Sometimes it’s the quiet win of getting through a day without freezing at the smallest decision.
If you’re looking for a space that speaks to the in-between moments—the ones that aren’t fixed with a planner or a podcast—you’re in the right place. This is an ADHD blog for adults who want to feel seen, not sold to. One post at a time, we’re rewriting what life with ADHD can look like.
You can also check out the About page to learn why this space exists, or explore Printable Tools if you’re looking for low-pressure support.
Not sure what you are experiencing is ADHD? ADHD NZ can you help you.
The Rewriting Feed: Life with ADHD, One Post at a Time
Why Do I Have to Keep Explaining Myself?
The emotional labour of proving a struggle no one can see. I keep seeing a familiar question — in support groups, forums, and conversations with other ADHDers: “How do I…
Do ADHDers Mask? Why the Word Still Matters
Before I knew I had ADHD, I was already doing it.Rehearsing what to say. Hiding the chaos. Pretending I was fine.I thought I was just anxious. Or awkward. Or falling…
What If We Asked for More? A Petition for ADHD Inclusion in Aotearoa
UPDATE: A petition calling for an ADHD Inquiry in Aotearoa has now been submitted and is pending parliamentary approval. This blog post was originally shared here to gauge community response…
When the World Got Weird (And What It Did to ADHD Brains)
Sometimes I wonder if I’d even have an ADHD diagnosis if I’d been born 300 years ago.Not because I wouldn’t have had it — but because the world hadn’t yet…
What’s in a Name? Why “Neuro-Spicy,” “Neurotypical,” and the Language of Difference Matter
Estimated reading time: 10 minutesThis article explores why neurodivergent language matters, because some labels help, some erase us, and some just try to be cute when what we really need…
Empathy in the Mirror: When Performance Isn’t Fake, Just in Progress
(A Rewriting Normal Reflection) I read something recently that called out LinkedIn as a platform full of performative empathy. People sharing stories about grief, burnout, or inclusivity, not necessarily because…
I’m Over Ableism in Professional Clothing
I’m over the way ableism shows up in spaces that call themselves inclusive. I’m over the tone police, the voice snobs, the unspoken rules about what makes you “credible” as…
Sticky Notes, Not Sticky People
The Shame Loop We Know Too Well (ADHD & Habit Building) When my friend said, “I’m not really one to stick to things,” I knew what she meant. I’ve said…
ADHD in Aotearoa: Why Being a Kiwi with ADHD Feels Different
ADHD doesn’t change based on where you live—but how you experience it absolutely does. In New Zealand, our cultural default is often “she’ll be right,” but if you’ve got ADHD,…
Please Don’t Call Me
(Unless you’re amazing or genuinely need to work with me…then okay, maybe.) I don’t like phone calls. That’s the short version.The longer version? Well, let’s just say this post has…
Spoon Theory vs ADHD: Why It Doesn’t Always Fit
And why we don’t have to force it to I never really vibed with Spoon Theory. Not because I didn’t understand it—I did. I read the original post, I saw…
Is This a Concussion or ADHD?
Today, I misjudged my aim while reaching for the printer and collided with the corner of the desk, forehead first. I screamed out, it hurt bad. I’m grateful it didn’t…
It’s Not That I Don’t Want to Work
A message popped up on my phone the other day from someone I used to work with. Just a few lines, asking whether I’d gone back to work. Whether I’d…
Is It Burnout or ADHD Paralysis? (And Why I Often Can’t Tell)
I used to think I was just burnt out. But sometimes, I wasn’t exhausted—I felt frozen. That stuck, drained feeling? It turns out there’s a difference between ADHD paralysis vs…
I’m Not Lazy – I Have Decision Fatigue
I don’t remember exactly when decision-making started feeling so hard. It’s not that I can’t make decisions—I’ve done it for years in professional settings. I don’t remember exactly when ADHD…
Time Blindness: The ADHD Symptom No One Warned Me About
Looking back, I was already compensating for time struggles — I just didn’t realise it. But after I became a mum, the cracks started showing. The routines, the unpredictability, the…
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