Ever feel like you’re juggling a thousand thoughts, and none of them make sense? Or like simple tasks, like getting out of bed or taking a shower, feel like they’re mountains to climb? Well, I get it. Welcome to my world of ADHD, mental health struggles, and occasionally chewing gum obnoxiously during weddings.
I’m Kate, a 30-something from the UK, and life’s been anything but predictable. I’ve had ADHD my whole life, but it wasn’t until 2024 that I finally got the diagnosis. Along the way, I’ve picked up a few extra challenges – anxiety, intrusive thoughts, with a few grey hairs making their debut.
Before I knew I had ADHD, I genuinely thought it only affected naughty little boys. I used to roll my eyes at the idea of it, and now, I feel pretty bad for thinking that. Once I got the diagnosis, it was validating – like a weight lifted off my shoulders after years of wondering why my brain felt like it was constantly running in a hundred different directions. The truth is, while I’ve been academically successful, owned a house, and can hold down a job, none of that means I find life easy. Some days, getting out of bed feels like an Olympic event, and other times, the thought of showering feels just a bit too ambitious. That’s just the reality of living with ADHD. It doesn’t make me less capable, it just means I have to work a little harder to make the basics work.
Fitness used to be a huge part of my life. I was obsessed with it – weight lifting, running, the whole lot. But life (and COVID) got in the way, and now fitness is barely part of my routine. I’m trying to work it back in, but it’s a struggle, and that’s okay.
Here’s something that always makes me feel more myself: every wedding I go to, I make my own dress. I’ve been doing this since I was 21, and it’s something that reminds me of my creative side, especially on the days when life feels a little chaotic.
This blog is a space where I can share my journey with ADHD, mental health, fitness (or the lack of it), and just figuring out who I am. I want this to be a place where you feel heard and understood, whether you’re dealing with the same struggles or just trying to make sense of your own path. If just one person reads this and feels like they’ve connected with it, then I’m happy.
I want you to know that, even when the world feels loud and chaotic, you’re not alone. There’s always someone out there willing to listen – even if they are chewing gum obnoxiously at a wedding. You’re not the only one trying to make sense of it all, and we’re in this together.
So if you’ve ever felt a little uninspired, unoriginal, or, let’s face it, unhinged, welcome. You’re in good company. Stick around, follow my journey, and let’s figure this out together. I’m glad you’re here.
Uninspired | Unoriginal | Unhinged 
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