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👨‍⚕️ Dr Musa Sami – Private Psychiatrist |
15+ years experience in NHS & private practice | Researcher & mentor | PhD & Royal College Fellow.
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Do your ADHD symptoms feel harder to manage before your period? Hormonal changes may affect symptoms for some women with...
28/10/2026

Do your ADHD symptoms feel harder to manage before your period? Hormonal changes may affect symptoms for some women with ADHD. PMDD can also occur alongside ADHD, but they are different conditions. Track your symptoms and discuss any changes with your clinician. Never adjust medication without professional guidance.

27/10/2026

Ever get a project almost finished, only to find that last little bit feels strangely difficult? For some people with ADHD, sustaining effort, organising the final steps or switching back to a task can be challenging. It isn’t always about motivation, and it certainly isn’t everyone’s experience. Try breaking the final step into one tiny, clearly defined action.

The clocks have gone back, but your body clock might need longer to catch up. ⏰ For some people with ADHD, changes to sl...
26/10/2026

The clocks have gone back, but your body clock might need longer to catch up. ⏰ For some people with ADHD, changes to sleep routines can make mornings, focus and daily tasks feel harder. You’re not lazy if you need time to readjust. Keep your wake-up time consistent where possible, get some daylight in the morning, and give yourself a little grace this week.

23/10/2026

One appointment later in the day, and somehow the whole morning disappears.
Some people with ADHD describe getting stuck in “waiting mode”, finding it difficult to begin tasks when they're anticipating an upcoming commitment.
It isn't a formal ADHD symptom or something everyone with ADHD experiences.
If this sounds familiar, try planning one small, time-limited task before your appointment, with a reminder to help you stop in time.

Low mood and exhaustion can have more than one explanation.Antidepressants can help with depression, but they don't dire...
22/10/2026

Low mood and exhaustion can have more than one explanation.
Antidepressants can help with depression, but they don't directly treat the core symptoms of ADHD.
When ADHD-related difficulties, depression or both are present, treatment needs to reflect the individual's symptoms and circumstances.
“ADHD burnout” is an informal term, not a formal diagnosis. Persistent exhaustion or low mood deserves a closer look rather than assumptions about brain chemicals or a single cause.
Don't stop or change prescribed medication without speaking to your prescriber.

ADHD can affect attention, impulse control, memory and everyday routines, all of which can influence relationships.Inter...
21/10/2026

ADHD can affect attention, impulse control, memory and everyday routines, all of which can influence relationships.
Interrupting doesn't automatically mean someone isn't listening. Forgetting a task doesn't necessarily mean they don't care.
But good intentions don't erase the impact on a partner.
Open conversations, shared reminders and realistic routines can help. Understanding ADHD is valuable, but so is taking responsibility and working together.

You smiled. You socialised. You kept going.Then you got home, and had nothing left.Some people with ADHD or other neurod...
19/10/2026

You smiled. You socialised. You kept going.
Then you got home, and had nothing left.
Some people with ADHD or other neurodivergent conditions describe intense exhaustion after masking their difficulties to fit in.
It can take energy to monitor your behaviour, manage distractions and appear “fine”.
You don't have to earn rest by reaching your limit.

16/10/2026

That afternoon “brain crash” can feel very real.
ADHD can affect attention, task switching and the mental effort needed to complete tasks, but feeling exhausted at 3 pm does not automatically mean ADHD.
Sleep, stress, workload, routine, medication, physical health and many other factors can affect afternoon energy and concentration too.
The important question is whether there is a consistent pattern of difficulties across situations and over time.

ADHD can affect concentration, organization, time management, and other aspects of working life.Under the Equality Act 2...
15/10/2026

ADHD can affect concentration, organization, time management, and other aspects of working life.
Under the Equality Act 2010, employers may have a duty to make reasonable adjustments where a disabled worker would otherwise face a substantial disadvantage.
Possible adjustments might include changes to working arrangements, equipment, workspace, or how information is provided.
There is no single list that works for everyone. What is reasonable depends on the individual circumstances and the workplace.
A clinical assessment can help clarify difficulties and identify appropriate support, but a diagnosis does not automatically guarantee a particular adjustment.

“Object permanence” is often used online to describe this ADHD experience, but it isn't a clinical symptom of ADHD.For s...
14/10/2026

“Object permanence” is often used online to describe this ADHD experience, but it isn't a clinical symptom of ADHD.
For some people with ADHD, keeping things visible can help because working memory and attention can make it easier to forget something once it is out of sight.
Simple systems can help, such as open storage, labels, visual reminders and consistent places for important items.
The goal isn't perfect organisation.
It's making everyday life easier.

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Combo Park, Rear Of 6 Bulwell Lane
Nottingham
NG60BT

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

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