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When Someone Doesn’t Want to Believe You Have ADHD
Posted on November 12, 2018 by CoachRudy in Adult ADD/ADHD.By Neil Petersen When trying to explain our condition to others, people with ADHD frequently run into problems like a lack of awareness over what ADHD is or general stigma surrounding mental health conditions like ADHD. But a more particular problem is encountering people who specifically don’t want to believe that we have ADHD. This […]
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Can You “Grow Out Of” ADHD?
Posted on November 8, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD Science, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Ralph Ryback, MD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is typically thought of as a childhood illness. When you use a search engine to look up signs and symptoms of the disorder (for instance, shortened attention span, impulsivity, excessive speech and restlessness) or treatments (such as behavioral therapy and medications), many of the websites […]
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Why Every One of Us Needs a Voting Plan
Posted on November 6, 2018 by CoachRudy in Adult ADD/ADHD.By Elizabeth Broadbent You’ve heard the message repeated for months: Make sure you’re registered to vote. You have to go vote. Vote November 6th! But for people with attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD), it’s not that simple. Our best-laid plans go sideways. We forget the date. We forget the time. We forget our wallet; […]
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Understanding Brain Fog in Adults with ADHD
Posted on October 25, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Eileen Bailey Brain fog – you know, that feeling that you have cobwebs in your brain; where it is hard to think clearly. You feel like you are walking around in a fog and it takes you a while to process what is going on around you. You might find it difficult to concentrate, […]
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How Do Executive Functions Affect ADHD Students?
Posted on October 23, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD & School, Executive Function.By Keath Low Executive functions are basically the management system of the brain. These mental functions which are thought to involve the frontal lobes of the brain help us organize and manage the many tasks in our daily life. The executive functions’ role is similar to a conductor’s role within an orchestra. The conductor manages, […]
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What Employees With ADHD Want You To Know
Posted on October 18, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD in the Workplace.By Denise Brody Giving career advice to people with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a learning disability) is tough. No matter how many discussions you have about focusing on their unique talents, ultimately the conversation winds its way back to one thing: People with ADHD desperately want others to understand them. They don’t want to […]
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AN UPSIDE OF HAVING ADHD? ‘OUTSIDE THE BOX’ THINKING
Posted on October 16, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD in the Workplace.By Jared Wadley-Michigan People often believe those with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder face challenges that could hinder future employment, but a new study finds that adults with ADHD feel empowered doing creative tasks, which could help them on the job. Read the full article.
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How to Overcome Self-Doubt and Unleash Your Inner Genius
Posted on October 8, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD Self Management, ADHD Self-Esteem.By Tyler Tervooren Self-doubt is a special kind of hell. A small failure makes you question yourself and your abilities and, next thing you know, you feel like you aren’t good enough or smart enough to do anything. And that’s about the time you stop trying. We’ve all been there but, not everyone handles it the same […]
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Why Self-Doubt Keeps You Stuck And How to Begin to Overcome It
Posted on October 4, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD Self Management, ADHD Self-Esteem, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Jeff Barton I’ve struggled with self-doubt for decades. I doubted myself, my looks, my ability, everything. I was never enough. And my choices reflected that self-doubt. I also let self-doubt stop me from pursuing the things I wanted. It held me back from being who I wanted to be. Who I am. The self-doubt […]
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12 Things You Don’t Know About Me and My ADHD
Posted on October 1, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD Self-Esteem, ADHD Women & Girls, Adult ADD/ADHD.By June Silny What’s it like having ADHD? I’m a master of illusion. I’ll convince you I’ve got everything under control, but beneath the surface I hide anxiety, self-doubt, shame, and feelings of inadequacy that even treatment can’t erase. Read the full article
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