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ADHD and Sleep Problems: This is Why You’re Always Tired
Posted on March 13, 2023 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Sleep, ADHD Health Issues.Does ADD make you tired? Sleep disturbances caused by ADHD have been overlooked for a number of reasons, including the late age of onset. But recent studies confirm that ADD symptoms do not go away at night. Here, understand the ADHD and sleep link and its most common manifestations. Plus, get tips for winding down […]
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Memory Loss, Is It Dementia Or Undiagnosed ADHD?
Posted on March 9, 2023 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Elders.In more recent years, it has come to light that ADHD might be associated with some memory loss. Other common reasons for memory loss include brain injuries, illnesses like Alzheimer’s or depression, effects of drugs and alcohol, and nutritional deficiencies. Other examples that can cause memory loss are age, stress, or lack of sleep. Many […]
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The Connection Between ADHD and Imposter Syndrome
Posted on March 6, 2023 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, ADHD Self-Esteem.Do you dismiss a compliment? Do you attribute success at your work to luck instead of your intelligence, creativity, or effort? Do you hide who you think you really are and show others a facade to please them? Many adults (and kids) with ADHD have trouble accepting positive feedback about themselves. Years of hearing about their deficiencies or experiencing […]
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From Love Bombing to Boredom: Is ADHD to Blame for Mercurial Relationship Cycles?
Posted on February 27, 2023 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Relationships.Hyperfocus on a new relationship and partner — showering them with gifts and attention — may be mistaken for love bombing, especially when the heat begins to cool. This cycle is not present in most relationships touched by ADHD, but it does impact a population of ADDitude readers, some of whom share their stories here. […]
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The ADHD self-diagnosis ‘industry’ offering a quick fix that doesn’t exist
Posted on February 23, 2023 by CoachRudy in Adult ADD/ADHD.When Kim Raine received her diagnosis of ADHD in 2021, she was flooded with a mix of emotions. Grief, for the years she’d spent unable to pinpoint exactly why she felt different from others; all the times she’d lain awake at night with racing thoughts, suffered mood swings or worked all day and seemed to […]
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ADHD in Older Adults: Diagnosis and Treatment
Posted on February 20, 2023 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, ADHD & Elders.I hit midlife feeling totally overwhelmed. I couldn’t concentrate, couldn’t prioritize. I chalked it up to menopause, or maybe just a series of “senior moments.” But then I found a therapist who understood exactly my problem: I had attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In fact, I’d been living with it all my life — but the […]
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Optimizing Treatment for ADHD
Posted on February 16, 2023 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Medication.What may be on the horizon for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Matthew Brams, MD, joined Psychiatric Times’ Mental Health Minute to share his insights into a new study of the triple-release formulation of dexmethylphenidate CTx-1301 for adults with ADHD. Brams—the principal investigator—explains that this new formulation is associated with an extra 4 hours of […]
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ADHD and Social Awkwardness
Posted on February 13, 2023 by CoachRudy in ADHD Self-Esteem, Adult ADD/ADHD, Emotions & ADHD.Do you ever wish that you could pause time, take back something you said, and start over? Would you like to be someone who has quick comebacks in conversations instead of thinking of something good to say 10 minutes later? Typical elements of conversation and communication can be tricky for people with ADHD or other neurodivergent individuals. […]
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How young neurodivergent professionals can succeed at work
Posted on February 9, 2023 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, ADHD in the Workplace.Neurodivergent people, including those who are autistic, dyslexic, or have ADHD, have much to contribute to the workplace, including innovative thinking and valuable perspectives on work organization and well-being. Unfortunately, many organizational systems, such as hiring and professional development, have not been designed with neurodivergence in mind and require displaying a narrowly defined persona, often extroverted and small-talk happy. Read the full […]
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Communicating Effectively When You Have ADHD
Posted on February 2, 2023 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Communication.Communication problems are common when you have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. ADHD tends to make it harder to get things done, as it weakens your executive functions. This lowers your ability to remember things, gather your thoughts, and control your impulses. These barriers often get in the way of how you speak and listen to other […]
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