Yours truly, wearing the Luminette glasses and looking like a space alien :D

Considering Luminette 3 for Winter Blues? My Honest Luminette Review After Using an Older Model

ADHD, AuDHD, Autism, Mental health, Neurodivergence

I’ve been experimenting with different ways to support my energy, focus, and mood, because let’s be real, living with an AuDHD brain can sometimes feel like riding a rollercoaster that forgot how brakes work. One tool I’ve been using for a while is light therapy, and I’ve had the Luminette light therapy glasses for some time now. Here’s my honest Luminette review.

Luminette glasses are basically wearable light therapy devices. Instead of sitting in front of a big, blinding lamp every morning, you just pop these glasses on and go about your usual routine. They shine a soft, blue-enriched white light into your eyes from above, mimicking natural daylight.

The idea is to help regulate your circadian rhythm (a.k.a. your internal clock) and boost serotonin, which can improve energy, mood, and sleep. They’re often recommended for seasonal affective disorder (SAD), jet lag, or just general sluggishness.

ADHD shower: a black and white photo of a woman sitting in a bath, leaning backwards.

ADHD, Autism, and Showering Struggles: 7 Tips to Make Showering Easier

ADHD, AuDHD, Autism, Neurodivergence

For most people, taking a shower is such a normal part of daily life that it hardly gets a second thought. But if you’re autistic, ADHD, or both (AuDHD), showering can feel like climbing a mountain. Maybe you put it off for days, maybe you dread it, or maybe you push through but feel completely drained afterward.

This isn’t about laziness or a lack of concern for hygiene. It’s about the very real sensory, executive function, and emotional challenges that come with being neurodivergent. The sound of rushing water, the feel of soap, the endless steps to remember… it can all add up to something overwhelming. And yet, because this struggle is rarely talked about, many of us end up feeling ashamed or “broken” for finding showering so hard.

A simple eye scan can revolutionize the ADHD diagnosis process.

Could a Simple Eye Photo Be the Next ADHD Diagnosis Tool? New Study Says Yes

ADHD, AuDHD, Neurodivergence

If you’ve ever gone through the long, stressful, expensive ADHD diagnostic process (or tried to get your child assessed), you know how exhausting it can be. Waiting lists. Endless questionnaires. Interviews. Conflicting opinions. The overwhelming feeling of “Do I really have it, or am I just bad at life?” Now imagine if one day, all it took was a photo of your eye. Sounds like sci-fi? Maybe. But it’s also real science—and it’s happening right now.

Explaining ADHD: a chalkboard drawing of a head with squiggly arrows going out if it, and text that says "My ADHD mind".

Explaining ADHD: What I Want My Dad to Know About ADHD

ADHD, Neurodivergence

A while ago, I wrote a blog post titled What I Want My Mum to Know About Autism, and it ended up being one of my most-read articles. In it, I tried to give voice to my struggles and my needs, tried to explain the differences. From the beginning, I intended to do something similar for ADHD. I get ADHD from my mother’s side, and she doesn’t understand my autistic side, while the autism I inherited from my dad’s side, and he needs a bit of help with understanding and explaining ADHD. This blog post is not only for my parents, but for every reader who needs the words to explain themselves to their loved ones. You can borrow this blog post to help your family and friends understand and explain ADHD a bit better. So, here goes:

ADHD meal planning: a smiling Black woman eating cereal and strawberries from a bowl

ADHD Meal Planning: 7 AuDHD-Friendly Ways to Make It Easier

ADHD, Autism, Neurodivergence

Eating sounds so simple, right? But for us with AuDHD, it can be anything but. ADHD food struggles are real, and they’re more common than you may think. Shopping ingredients, planning meals, deciding what to cook, remembering to eat… This all may seem overwhelming, and you may find it difficult.

It is pretty common to feel guilt or shame around food when you have an AuDHD brain. Maybe you’ve skipped meals without noticing, lived off snacks for days, or cycled between forgetting to eat and bingeing whatever’s available. Maybe you eat too little or too much. For brains wired for unpredictability, consistent nourishment can feel out of reach. It’s not failure; it’s just part of your wiring.

ADHD and money: a a smiling woman with a fan of dollar bolls spread in front of her face

Autism, ADHD and Money: 7 AuDHD-Friendly Ways to Manage Your Finances

ADHD, AuDHD, Neurodivergence

ADHD and money? That is a recipe for disaster. ADHD means impulsive financial decisions, rash judgments, and ADHD tax. (Oh, the ADHD tax!) You may feel in over your head when it comes to finances. It’s chaos! There is always too much of the month left at the end of the money! Luckily, you can call on your autistic side to help.

(But first, to my American readers: Being from Europe, I don’t know the first thing about credit, sorry. No advice from me on this front. But I know a thing or two about budgeting, and that’s what we are going to talk about today.)

Now it’s time for your autistic side to shine. Spreadsheets! Planning!

A photo of a young woman with hands bound in chains, representing ADHD and addiction.

ADHD and Addiction—Exploring the Link

ADHD, AuDHD, Neurodivergence

Addiction is an extremely difficult topic for me, and yet, so important to talk about.

People with ADHD are at much higher risk of addiction than the neurotypical population. 50% of adults with ADHD have a history of substance abuse at some point in their lives, compared to 25% of neurotypicals. A whopping half of adults with ADHD have struggled, struggle, or will struggle with substance abuse.

But one thing can help prevent this.

A photo of a woman drinking water from a glass.

ADHD, Autism, and Hydration Struggles: How to Actually Drink More Water

Neurodivergence, ADHD, AuDHD, Autism
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If you are neurodivergent, you may struggle with getting hydrated. Autistic people often have problems with drinking plain water, while people with ADHD can forget to drink enough. Whether you need tips to make drinking water more sensory-friendly, reminders to keep hydration on your radar, or creative alternatives to traditional water, this blog post is here to help. You’ll find here practical strategies designed with neurodivergent needs in mind, from flavor hacks to clever routines. Ready to make staying hydrated easier? Let’s dive in!

A young woman balancing on a beam.

ADHD and Balance Exercises: Can They Really Improve Focus?

Neurodivergence, ADHD

I have read a very interesting chapter in the book ADHD 2.0 that suggests that balancing exercises may improve the symptoms of ADHD. Why? Apparently, both physical balance and executive functioning are controlled by a part of the brain called the cerebellum. The cerebellum is a small part of the brain – it takes only 10% of its volume, but it contains a staggering 75% of all neurons of the brain. It has been long known that together with the vestibular system, it controls your balance.