Neurodiversity and Mental Health
For those navigating ADHD, autism, and AuDHD - whether newly diagnosed, still questioning, or living alongside a neurodivergent person. Posts explore late diagnosis, masking, medication, and what therapy can offer.


Decision Paralysis: Why Choosing Can Feel Impossible
Some decisions, however small, can feel completely overwhelming. This post explores what tends to sit underneath decision paralysis, and what helps.
Dr Erin Reid
Jul 66 min read


Before You Consider Antidepressants, Anti-Anxiety medication or a Neurodiversity Assessment, Get Your Blood Checked (Hear me out…)
Symptoms of depression, anxiety, and cognitive difficulty can have physical causes. Before pursuing medication or a neurodiversity assessment, it is worth ruling out some common and treatable conditions through a blood test.
Dr Erin Reid
Apr 123 min read


Is ADHD Medication the Right Choice for Me?
Deciding whether to take ADHD medication is not straightforward. This post explores the options honestly — stimulants, non-stimulants, side effects, and how to think through the decision for yourself.
Dr Erin Reid
Apr 54 min read


ADHD, the Menstrual Cycle, and the Perimenopause Transition
For women with ADHD, hormonal fluctuations across the menstrual cycle and into perimenopause can significantly affect symptoms. This post explores why, and what it means in practice.
Dr Erin Reid
Feb 84 min read


Being Neurodiverse in a Relationship with a Neurotypical Partner (both perspectives)
Relationships between neurodivergent and neurotypical partners can be deeply rewarding and genuinely difficult. This post explores the experience from both sides, and what tends to help.
Dr Erin Reid
Feb 13 min read


Pursuing a Neurodiversity Diagnosis in Adulthood: ADHD, Autism, and AuDHD
More adults are seeking ADHD, autism, and AuDHD diagnoses later in life. This post explores what that process involves, what it can offer, and the psychological experience of seeking a diagnosis as an adult.
Dr Erin Reid
Jan 253 min read


Why So Many Women Reach Adulthood Without an ADHD Diagnosis
Many women reach midlife before anyone considers ADHD as an explanation for what they have been experiencing. This post explores why late diagnosis is so common, and what the undiagnosed years tend to involve.
Dr Erin Reid
Jan 183 min read


