Author Archives: CoachRudy
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7 Reasons Why ADHDers Feel Lonely
Posted on March 21, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Jacqueline Sinfield Having ADHD can be isolating because you are experiencing challenges and frustrations that other people don’t have. You probably have been experiencing these feelings since childhood (even if you didn’t know you had ADHD then). Teachers, fellow pupils, even parents can say and do things that single you out. Feeling ‘different’ continues […]
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“I Feel Utterly, Hopelessly Alone.”
Posted on March 18, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD Women & Girls, Adult ADD/ADHD.BY MICHELE NOVOTNI, PH.D. Social isolation is a real problem for women with ADHD. We feel disconnected from family members and colleagues who don’t understand our ADD challenges. And we feel too ashamed to ask for help. Why changing this dynamic is so important — and doable. Read the full article. Please follow and like us:
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Posted on March 15, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD Time Management.
Are You Time Blind? 12 Ways to Use Every Hour Effectively By Ari Tuckman PYS.D., MBA Staying aware of time and using it well — these are basic keys to success, whether you’re a fifth grader or the vice president of sales. But, as anyone with ADHD knows, it’s hard to realize when you’re wasting […]
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Why Do I Get So Angry with the Ones I Love Most?
Posted on March 11, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Relationships, Emotions & ADHD.By Terry M. Dickson The emotional impulsivity of ADHD can make it easier to fly off the handle, or blurt out hurtful things. Recognize the signs of approaching anger, and use these tips to disarm and manage out-of-control feelings. Read the full article Please follow and like us:
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Building Confidence and Self-Esteem
Posted on March 7, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD Self-Esteem, Adult ADD/ADHD.Low self-esteem can be deeply rooted, with origins in traumatic childhood experiences such as prolonged separation from parentfigures, neglect, or emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. In later life, self-esteem can be undermined by ill health, negative life events such as losing a job or getting divorced, deficient or frustrating relationships, and a general sense of lack of control. Read the full article Please follow and […]
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Beyond Genes: Leveraging Sleep, Exercise, and Diet to Improve ADHD
Posted on March 4, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Exercise, ADHD Diet & Nutrition, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Joel Nigg, Ph.D ADHD is genetic, but it is also environmental — to a degree. You can’t change your DNA. But you CAN change your diet, fitness, and sleep habits — all of which may have real, positive effects on ADHD symptoms. Here’s how. Read the full article. Please follow and like us:
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ADHD diagnosis not a good fit for daydreamers
Posted on February 28, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD Children, Teens & Students.By: Nancy Bazilchuk We’ve all known them, kids who sit quietly at home or at school, lost in their own thoughts and unable to concentrate on the task at hand. Children who struggle to concentrate and have learning difficulties, often become lost in their own thoughts. These ‘daydreamers’ may be diagnosed with ADHD. But Russell Barkley, […]
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People With ADHD Focus Better While Exercising
Posted on February 25, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Exercise.By Neil Petersen For people with ADHD, moving the mind and moving the body seem to be related. I’ve talked before about how fidgeting helps people with ADHD concentrate, which is why telling someone with ADHD to “sit still and pay attention” is often a contradiction. But what if we go further than just fidgeting – does […]
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How the ADHD Brain Biologically Differs From the Non-ADHD Brain
Posted on February 21, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain.By Jacqueline Sinfield ADHD is a condition that comes under a lot of scrutiny. Naysayers question if it is real or say it is caused by lack of motivation, willpower, or bad parenting—none of which is true. However, if you or your child has ADHD, you can feel vulnerable to these comments. Knowing that there are biological […]
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When It’s Not Just ADHD: Uncovering Comorbid Conditions
Posted on February 18, 2019 by CoachRudy in Adult ADD/ADHD.BY LARRY SILVER, M.D. When an individual has only attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD), treatment is often a life changer. Stimulants or nonstimulants — particularly when paired with behavior therapy, dietary changes, and exercise — can spark a dramatic improvement. Some individuals, however, continue to experience significant symptoms — deep sadness, anxiety, defiance, learning and organization problems […]
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