Hey Squirrel

10/02/2023

https://inews.co.uk/opinion/if-you-think-adhd-is-a-quirky-social-media-trend-youre-not-listening-to-people-who-have-it-2134243

Don't undermine the realities of this condition with baseless assumptions

11/01/2023

Jannine from ADHD Wise UK on BBC Breakfast this morning discussing late diagnosis ADHD.

08/01/2023

"Girls and women with ADHD are more likely than boys and men to develop compensatory behaviors that mask ADHD, which helps to explain why males are more likely than females to receive a diagnosis."

It's also the reason ADHD symptoms can appear 'worse' once someone recognises their ADHD behaviour through self or formal diagnosis. It is simply the mask falling away and the person conducting themselves in a way that is more authentic and finally accepting those traits as part of their character.

Read more here "Why ADHD Masking is a Form of Self Sabotage"
https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-masking-signs-consequences-solutions/

Join in the conversation by adding your experience of masking in the comments, or discuss this and other aspects of ADHD on Hey Squirrel Social which is a private group for ADHD women in the Cannock Chase and Surrounding Areas
https://www.facebook.com/groups/heysquirrel

07/01/2023

Dr Neetu Johnson - Consultant Psychiatrist in Neurodevelopmental Disorders at Psychiatry UK, one of the leading online ADHD referral services, writes about the clinical difference in symptoms between males and females.

"We have a huge gap in the diagnosis profile with males almost three times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than females. ADHD really does look different in women."

Read the full article here
https://psychiatry-uk.com/adhd-in-girls-and-women/

06/01/2023

Can you describe your ADHD symptoms in one sentence?

Join in the conversation here or over in our private group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/heysquirrel

05/01/2023

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05/01/2023

Hello and a very warm welcome from Hey Squirrel!

There are rapidly increasing numbers of women who have sought diagnosis for ADHD over the last few years, mainly since the pandemic. While there are many resources and groups for connecting online to discuss topics, there seems to be a lack of friendship and close community.

The beginning of Hey Squirrel seeks to change that for Cannock Chase and the surrounding areas by creating a peer support network where through events, meets and friendship we can navigate life beyond our diagnosis and help others who are just starting out.

This is our main page where content can be shared publicly. Details of meets and events and personal posts will be in our private group.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/heysquirrel

In true ADHD style this has been a long time in the making ✨ But it's finally time to stop procrastinating and let it fly!