Niamh @ ADHD Lighthouse (previously Runaway Brain) @ADHDLighthouse

Shining a light on #ADHD & #Neurodiversity with enthusiasm, knowledge and self-compassion. Helping us to understand and celebrate ourselves. Also @eatlikeagirl adhdlighthouse.substack.com/about London Joined April 2021

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Niamh @ ADHD Lighthouse (previously Runaway Brain) @ADHDLighthouse

4 years ago

@BlushingCrafter @substack Thank you x 2!

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4 years ago

Happy birthday to me! One year of my ADHD newsletter and auspiciously (see next tweet!). Do you remember when you joined Twitter? I do! #MyTwitterAnniversary

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Niamh @ ADHD Lighthouse (previously Runaway Brain) @ADHDLighthouse

4 years ago

Hello! What was the Runaway Brain ADHD newsletter is now @ADHDLighthouse and I am delighted to share a new newsletter in text and audio format.

Niamh Shields @niamhshields_

4 years ago

Ok here it is! I needed to get it out in the end. What was once Runaway Brain, is now @ADHDLighthouse. There is an audio version which is published as a podcast on @substack also. It is embedded in the newsletter. You can read/listen here: adhdlighthouse.substack.com/p/adhd-lightho…

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4 years ago

The audio version is posted as a @substack podcast and embedded within the newsletter. You can go directly to it here: adhdlighthouse.substack.com/p/hello-and-we…

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Niamh Shields @niamhshields_

5 years ago

This

Geraint Evans is: AuDHD @GeraintWorks

5 years ago

Hey ADHD you don't *have* to do anything for ADHD awareness month. You don't owe anything, you're not obligated. Look after yourself.

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Niamh @ ADHD Lighthouse (previously Runaway Brain) @ADHDLighthouse

5 years ago

Some day I will remember to tweet ADHD stuff from my ADHD account but until then, I have RTd my most recent threads here from my @eatlikeagirl account. It’s ADHD innit! 😬😂

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Niamh Shields @niamhshields_

5 years ago

This! And this is an issue because those are the loudest voices and when I was first figuring out my neurodiversity I found these to be jarring. Intersectionality in all things. Every one of us is more than we appear and have battles no one can see. Even those with privilege.

Adelaide @ADHDelaide

5 years ago

It's not by chance that people who are more likely to see ADHD as a superpower are white cisgender men with social support and no economic struggles. They can afford to, the rest can't.

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Niamh Shields @niamhshields_

5 years ago

ADHD is getting home & knowing the house is cold & thinking I must put the heating on then falling into doom scrolling with occasional snorts of laughter because some of you are VERY funny. Then noticing you are very cold, remembering the heating snd forgetting again. On repeat.

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Niamh Shields @niamhshields_

5 years ago

Unfortunately true and a very bug problem. We all know who we are but we are generally not allowed to be it, and are forced instead to be something we are not. That breaks a lot of us and that is when we get diagnosed. It’s not ok.

Adelaide @ADHDelaide

5 years ago

Psychs really went "Let's make the ADHD diagnostic criteria only apply when symptoms are impairing", like let's wait until they're in unbearable distress to diagnose them officially

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Niamh Shields @niamhshields_

5 years ago

This. Email is a nightmare for me for this exact reason. I miss a lot. As is all admin and anything around invoicing. I set up an invoicing system but I still forget. Taxes! 😩 Absolutely cannot wait for the day that I can hire someone to do this stuff for me! Or help at least.

Adelaide @ADHDelaide

5 years ago

Psychs really went "Let's make the ADHD diagnostic criteria only apply when symptoms are impairing", like let's wait until they're in unbearable distress to diagnose them officially

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Niamh Shields @niamhshields_

5 years ago

At what point do we acknowledge that gatekeeping, actively not treating or not providing enough resources for a part of the population is anything other than prejudice or oppression? It’s impossible to defend. It needs to change. I have seen NHS Comms on this that are horrific.

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Niamh @ ADHD Lighthouse (previously Runaway Brain) @ADHDLighthouse

5 years ago

The next newsletter will be with you soon 💛✨😀

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Niamh @ ADHD Lighthouse (previously Runaway Brain) @ADHDLighthouse

5 years ago

And another thread here 👇🏻

Niamh Shields @niamhshields_

5 years ago

The only Be Kind tweet I will share but THIS, well, good morning to you 💛✨🤩

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Niamh @ ADHD Lighthouse (previously Runaway Brain) @ADHDLighthouse

5 years ago

Some impromptu ADHD threads on topics I feel strongly about via my other account. I tend to share more over there as I forget this one is here! (You know how it is). Thread 👇🏻

Niamh Shields @niamhshields_

5 years ago

Painful combination of being absolutely ravenous and ADHD paralysis (it’s real, trust me). I am so hungry. I need to move to cook. Yet despite this I have zero motivation. My brain chooses to endure. Have had a couple of severe ADHD deficit days. I need some time off clearly.

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James - @[email protected] @ReloadedDreams

5 years ago

ADHD at its finest

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Niamh @ ADHD Lighthouse (previously Runaway Brain) @ADHDLighthouse

5 years ago

It has been a while, but the latest newsletter is here and the next is in the can and will be with you soon. This one was painful and personal but it was important for me to write. #adhdtwitter #adhd #neurodiversesquad #Neurodivergent

Niamh Shields @niamhshields_

5 years ago

TW: Suicide New @myrunawaybrain written on a mad dash to Homebase for things for tomorrow. When the words come they come and this is important. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay runawaybrain.substack.com/p/some-thought…

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Niamh @ ADHD Lighthouse (previously Runaway Brain) @ADHDLighthouse

5 years ago

@tarasis Pleasure - I hope it helps.

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Niamh @ ADHD Lighthouse (previously Runaway Brain) @ADHDLighthouse

5 years ago

The latest newsletter from @myrunawaybrain is ona Adult ADHD & diagnosis. Why it is important, no, essential, and why you need to pursue it. Lots on ADHD in women & hormones and, well, LOTS in here. #ADHDtwitter #neurodiversesquad runawaybrain.substack.com/p/why-do-you-n…