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Why Am I Always Covered in Bruises? Understanding Proprioception, Spatial Awareness, and ADHD
ADHD, Late Diagnosis Kirstie Ferguson ADHD, Late Diagnosis Kirstie Ferguson

Why Am I Always Covered in Bruises? Understanding Proprioception, Spatial Awareness, and ADHD

I’ve spent most of my life covered in bruises, falling down stairs, and breaking bones in the most ridiculous ways. For years, I thought I was just clumsy. But studying psychology and living with ADHD has helped me uncover a deeper truth: my brain processes movement and space differently.

From struggling with spatial tasks in IQ tests to rollerblading straight into a wall at age eight, my story is one of chaos, curiosity, and finally—clarity. This blog explores how proprioception, spatial awareness, and ADHD intersect, and why understanding your body’s internal GPS can be life-changing!

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Mindfulness 101: A Reflection
Kirstie Ferguson Kirstie Ferguson

Mindfulness 101: A Reflection

Mindfulness has become a buzzword across personal development, mental health, and wellbeing. With its many interpretations, misconceptions can form—sometimes even contradicting each other. Jaan reflects upon and explores what mindfulness truly means.

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One Year into ADHD: Embracing My ‘Neurospicy’ Brain
ADHD Kirstie Ferguson ADHD Kirstie Ferguson

One Year into ADHD: Embracing My ‘Neurospicy’ Brain

“Have you ever considered that you might have ADHD?”

My GP’s words caught me completely off guard—I had never associated myself with that diagnosis. My ADHD didn’t show up as bouncing-off-the-walls energy. Instead, it manifested as internal hyperactivity—endless mental lists, negative self-talk, and difficulty feeling present in the moment.

A year has passed, and I finally feel ready to share my journey as a newly diagnosed 34-year-old woman with ADHD. I wrote this in 2024, hoping that one day I could use my experiences to support others—so here it is.

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