Category Archives: ADHD Health Issues
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Traumatic Stress Alongside ADHD: 5 Reasons Clinicians Need to Consider Trauma
Posted on November 26, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, ADHD Health Issues, Coexisting Conditions.Traumatic stress and ADHD are connected — each worsening the symptoms of the other. That’s one reason why it is vitally important for ADHD assessments to include screening questions about trauma, and for treatment plans to factor in the effects of both. Read the full article
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What to know about ADHD and suicidal thoughts
Posted on November 11, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, Adult ADD/ADHD.Research has shown that people with ADHD have higher rates of suicidal ideation and of planning and attempting suicide. For instance, a 2021 study of medical students found that those with the predominantly inattentive type had five timesTrusted Source the rate of suicidal behaviors as those without ADHD. However, this does not mean that all people with […]
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Stimulant vs. Nonstimulant Medication: Decoding the Differences In an Ever-Changing ADHD Landscape
Posted on November 4, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Medication.When it comes to ADHD treatment, sometimes it’s best to embrace a multimodal approach—a combination of several tailored, complementary approaches that work together to reduce symptoms. For many people, this ideal combination can include counseling, behavioral therapy, parenting training, a healthy lifestyle, school accommodations, and medication. In terms of ADHD medication, there are two main types: nonstimulant/noncontrolled and stimulant/controlled. Read […]
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How to Handle Unhelpful Thoughts
Posted on November 1, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, ADHD Self-Esteem, Emotions & ADHD.By Margarita Tartakovsky, MS It takes you forever to do the simplest tasks. Why can’t you be more productive? Faster? Smarter? Better? No one will hire you. You always mess up important opportunities. No one likes your ideas. No one likes you. When these thoughts run through our minds, we assume they’re true-blue truths. And we […]
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Adults with ADHD: When You’re Super Sensitive to Rejection
Posted on September 30, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, Emotions & ADHD.When you’re being criticized or rejected, do you have an intense reaction and feel like you can’t control your behavior? Do you experience extreme emotional pain that feels physical? If you live with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), it’s understandable to sometimes be more sensitive to criticism. Some people with ADHD are faced with judgment […]
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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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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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ADHD and tiredness: What to know
Posted on July 1, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Sleep, ADHD Health Issues, Adult ADD/ADHD.Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects attention, motivation, and executive functioning. It can also cause hyperactive or impulsive behavior, and some people with the condition say that it can also cause tiredness. Anecdotal evidence from adults sharing ADHD stories online suggests that many experience brain fog, low motivation, and fatigue. Tiredness is […]
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