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Concentration Problems: Distinguishing Between Anxiety and ADHD
Posted on August 12, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Focus.Throughout the pandemic, many adults worried about more than their physical health and finances. Parents witnessed their children’s academic struggles firsthand as schools closed, and classes moved to online learning. Adults also had difficulty adjusting to remote work, with the lack of structure and routine making it harder to complete tasks. Anxiety and ADHD Can […]
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Taking Breaks, Avoiding Distractions, and Adults with ADHD
Posted on August 9, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD Self Management, ADHD Time Management.A central issue in managing adult ADHD is navigating transitions. Throughout a day, most of us switch roles or steer between different sorts of tasks. In many cases, these switches occur within a single domain, such as different work duties or homework assignments. In other cases, there may be domain switches, such as shifting from work to […]
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Adult ADHD and Impulsivity
Posted on August 5, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD Impulsivity.Impulsivity numbers among the core symptom domains of ADHD, though it takes up only four of the 18 symptoms in the diagnostic criteria: Talks excessively in social situations Has difficulty waiting their turn Blurts out answers before questions are completely asked, completes others’ sentences, jumps the gun Interrupts or intrudes on others (butts into conversations or […]
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What’s the Link Between ADHD and Sleep Disturbances?
Posted on August 2, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Sleep.Having trouble getting to sleep, staying asleep, and sticking to a regular sleep routine are common challenges among adults living with ADHD. Lack of sleep can make focusing and completing tasks — two things that may already be difficult for people with ADHD — even more challenging. Although treatable, these sleep issues may leave you […]
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Know the Differences Between ADHD and Narcissism
Posted on July 29, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, Adult ADD/ADHD.Sometimes a partner or friend of someone with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) will wonder if he really has narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) instead. Another option is that a person can meet the diagnostic criteria for both ADHD and NPD. So how can you tell the difference between the disorders? A person with ADHD may look like they are self-focused […]
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ADHD and the eyes: What is the link?
Posted on July 26, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD Health Issues, Adult ADD/ADHD.Some eye conditions are more common in people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). These include refractive errors, such as astigmatism, and convergence insufficiency, which makes it difficult for the eyes to remain aligned when looking at nearby objects. In this article, we look at ADHD and the eyes in more detail, including the relationship […]
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For Women, Is ADHD Hiding in Plain Sight?
Posted on July 22, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD Women & Girls.It’s a concerning reality that many girls with undiagnosed ADHD grow up hearing themselves mislabeled as “spacey,” “way too talkative,” and “disorganized.” As teenagers, they may fall behind academically, even though their frustrated parents and teachers know these young women are intelligent and capable. And in adulthood, many still struggle due to increased responsibilities and […]
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What Is ‘Time Blindness’ and Do You Have It?
Posted on July 19, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD Time Management, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Bridget Read I’m not in therapy right now, but my twin sister is, and sometimes I ask her for insights. Your twin should be able to be your therapy plus-one, I say. The other day, she missed an appointment for no discernible reason. She had been doing some law school work on her computer, […]
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How Rejection Sensitivity Casts a Cloud Over My Marriage
Posted on July 12, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD Self-Esteem, Emotions & ADHD.By Elizabeth Broadbent I feel personally attacked more than most people do. The sharp tips of criticism gut me open. Even the anticipation of rejection can paralyze me. And when it does, I’m tough to live with, tough to calm, tough to help. Here is how Rejection Sensitivity challenges my most important relationships, and what […]
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How Nutrition Harmonizes the ADHD Brain
Posted on July 5, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, ADHD Diet & Nutrition.By Additude Editors Research shows that what you feed your body has a direct correlation to how your brain functions. Diet and nutrition impact cognition, attention, sleep, and mood. According to the Harvard Health Blog1, studies show that people who eat “clean” or “whole” meal plans high in vegetables, fruits, unprocessed grains, and lean […]
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