First things first, everyone's definition of success varies. Mine is pretty standard, but any neurodivergent’s dream: being able to function, being productive, feeling regulated, and feeling OK.

I am a firm believer that me and any other neurodivergent person has a very special gift. We think outside the box and have the ability to be an Einstein, who by the way I think also had ADHD:

“Whilst neurodivergent disabilities were not researched enough to be diagnosed during the life of Einstein, modern specialists researching him have diagnosed him with ADHD, dyslexia and autism”.

- StudentNews 2024, Manchester University, Manchester.ac.uk

If we can harness our abilities, we too can be Avengers/Xmen.

(Side note: highly recommend the new Deadpool X Wolverine film 🍿 but wear ear plugs or avoid iMax trailer as I had a panic attack with the awesome ‘experiential sound’ iMax advert, movie was 10/10 though, but yes sensory overload was wow).

I fumbled upon a wonderfully productive morning (when I filmed this in January 2024), so I thought I'd share with you some of the things I had done then and have continued to do, that enable me to feel productive and positive.

In Psycho-ed terms, these are things that calm my ANS [Automatic Nervous System], and keep that little devil, the Amygdala, switched off and away from Fight, Flight, Freeze, Flop).

ADHD from my understanding is de-regulation, living in a fight or flight response, so my methods, revolve around regulation and healing.

I hope this helps you too fellow fumblers / neuro-pick-n-mix-ers

(I dont like spicy food, but I love picknmix, so I've changed the term 'neuro-spicy' to 'neuro-picknmix'). You heard it here first ;)

As always, thank you for your patience whilst I edit and upload,

I will always eventually get round to it, but it seems the more I focus on self care, (the exact content of this episode), the more I am able to get these up quicker!

Sending best wishes,

See you in the episode :)

Frankie x