For some people with ADHD, alcohol can feel like a quick way to quieten an overwhelmed mind, ease anxiety or simply switch off for a while. Understanding alcohol myopia can help explain why drinking may feel helpful in the moment, while making it harder to see the bigger picture.

Mother’s Day is often framed as a celebration of love, gratitude and appreciation. For many families that’s exactly what it is. But for others the day can feel emotionally loaded. It can bring up memories, loss, complicated family dynamics or the reminder of a relationship that never felt close. If you’re finding the day difficult this year, you’re not the only on