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ADHD: Can essential oils help?
Posted on June 25, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Focus, ADHD & Therapy.By Jon Johnson With attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the symptoms are chronic, so they can last for a long time. They may be severe enough to interrupt daily functioning, learning ability, social habits, and even relationships. This article takes a look at whether essential oils can be used as a form of treatment for […]
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Master Packing List for Adults with ADHD
Posted on June 21, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD Travel, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Additude Remembering everything you need for a vacation or family trip can be a daunting task for people with ADHD. You don’t know where to start. You don’t know how much to bring. Or what to bring. There are so many choices to make that overwhelm sets in. Here is a master packing list […]
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Summer break shouldn’t always mean a ‘drug holiday’ for kids with ADHD
Posted on June 18, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD Children, Teens & Students, ADHD Parenting.By Katherine K. Dahlsgaard, PhD Ah…summer vacation. It’s so very nearly here. Our children and their teachers are counting down the days until the final bell rings. They’re dreaming of holidays down the shore or in the Pokies, and other equally magical places Parents are planning for summer holidays, too, but for those of children […]
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The Four Box Method – Decluttering
Posted on June 15, 2018 by CoachRudy in Adult ADD/ADHD.CoachRudy Rodriguez ADHD Center for Success The Four Box Method By CoachRudy Rodriguez, LCSW Do you find yourself challenged, anxious and even overwhelmed by the thought of attempting to declutter your home or office? You are not alone in this matter. This simple and practical Four Box Method may be the answer. One day […]
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The Quirky Ups and Downs of My ADHD Life
Posted on June 14, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD Self Management, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Elaine Atwell When I was eight years old, I was diagnosed with severe ADHD. I was a pretty classic case: painfully disorganized and distractible, a gifted student in subjects that captured my attention, and an abysmal student in everything else. While my ADHD has changed in the 20 years since my diagnosis (I no […]
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How to Become Happier With ADHD By Increasing Your Autonomy
Posted on June 1, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, Emotions & ADHD.By Stefan Taylor I’ve made a lot of mistakes in my life. But, one thing I’m proud of is that I’ve always somehow known that autonomy equals happiness. For example, I started a freelance copywriting agency straight out of college, because I wanted to have control over my time, rather than do the whole corporate […]
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When ADHD and Anxiety Occur Together
Posted on May 29, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, ADHD Health Issues.By Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S. It’s not uncommon for individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to struggle with anxiety, whether it’s several symptoms or a full-blown disorder. In fact, about 30 to 40 percent of people with ADHD have an anxiety disorder, which includes “obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, phobias, social anxiety and panic disorder,” […]
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Could some ADHD be a type of sleep disorder? That would fundamentally change how we treat it
Posted on May 17, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Sleep.By Ariana Eujung Cha Over the past two decades, U.S. parents and teachers have reported epidemic levels of children with trouble focusing, impulsive behavior and so much energy that they are bouncing off walls. Educators, policymakers and scientists have referred to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, as a national crisis and have spent billions of dollars looking into its cause. Read the […]
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Too often, poverty is treated with pills
Posted on May 14, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD In The News.From “The Economist” Children whose parents are eligible for Medicaid are much more likely to be prescribed psychotropic drugs IN A recently released documentary,“Take Your Pills”, Leigh, a freckled college senior, sits on her bed and reflects on her relationship with Adderall, a stimulant widely used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a condition that […]
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7 Surprising Signs You Actually Have High-Functioning ADHD
Posted on May 10, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD In The News, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Carina Wolff When most people thinking of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), they may picture someone who is fidgety or someone who gets easily distracted. But some people can have ADHD without even realizing it, and some of the signs of high-functioning ADHD can actually be surprising. The disorder can involve more than just […]
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