A short reply, a cancelled plan or a piece of feedback can replay in your mind for hours. For many people with ADHD, the emotional impact can feel far bigger than the event might appear to somebody else.

You can feel exhausted all day, then strangely alert as soon as the house becomes quiet. Your body wants rest, but your thoughts begin reviewing conversations, remembering unfinished tasks or producing ideas that suddenly seem too interesting to leave until tomorrow.

For many adults, the feeling of being out of step begins long before there are words for it. You may have looked around and wondered why everyday life seemed to come with an unwritten rulebook that everyone else had received.

Many people with ADHD spend years trying to appear organised, calm and effortlessly on top of things. Keeping up that performance can be exhausting, particularly when it leaves little room for what you actually need. Living with ADHD authentically means building a life that makes sense for your brain, while still taking responsibility for your actions. ADHD is a recognised health condition, and the NHS guidance on ADHD in adults can help you decide when to speak to a GP about