Category Archives: ADHD & Mental Health
-
You’re Not Perfect, So Stop Trying to Be
Posted on January 30, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, ADHD Self Management, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Sandy Maynard “Don’t sweat the small stuff” is good advice for people with ADHD, many of whom try to be perfectionists. People are always telling us what we did wrong and what we missed — “You need to pay more attention in class” or “What the heck is wrong with you? I just […]
Continue Reading... No Comments. -
Anxiety in Adults With ADHD
Posted on August 1, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, ADHD Health Issues.By Keith Low If you have difficulty managing the everyday demands of life, are chronically late, forgetful, have trouble meeting deadlines and obligations, become overwhelmed with finances, tune out in conversations, speak or act impulsively, lack tact in social situations—then certainly this can bring about feelings of chronic anxiety. You may worry about keeping track […]
Continue Reading... No Comments. -
9 Ways ADHD Breaks My Heart Every Day
Posted on May 14, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, Adult ADD/ADHD.By June Silny Somedays, I am my own sadness. Other times, my loved ones stab my heart — often without realizing it or intending to. As a defense mechanism, I’ve trained myself to laugh or shrug or make a self-deprecating comment. But I’m here to tell you the emotional pain is real — and […]
Continue Reading... No Comments. -
ADHD and Depression: What You Need to Know
Posted on April 1, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, ADHD & School, ADHD Children, Teens & Students.By Peg Rosen At a Glance Kids with ADHD are at higher risk for depression. Depression can sometimes be misdiagnosed as ADHD. Depression can look different in kids who have ADHD. Read the full article. Please follow and like us:
Continue Reading... No Comments. -
Avoid the S.P.I.N. Cycle of ADHD
Posted on March 25, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Dr. Hallowell I often compare the ADHD mind to Niagara Falls, both wonders of gargantuan movement and energy. The trick to making use of the energy in Niagara Falls, and to doing well in life with ADHD, is building a hydroelectric plant. You need to hook the energy up to some contraption that can […]
Continue Reading... No Comments. -
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 […]
Continue Reading... No Comments. -
The Link Between Imposter Syndrome and Social Anxiety Disorder
Posted on February 11, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, ADHD Self-Esteem, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Arlin Cuncic Impostor syndrome refers to an internal experience of believing that you are not as competent as others perceive you to be. While this definition is usually narrowly applied to intelligence and achievement, it has links to perfectionism and the social context. It is the experience of feeling like a phony—you feel as though […]
Continue Reading... No Comments. -
9 Tips for Managing ADHD Mood Swings
Posted on August 27, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, Adult ADD/ADHD, Emotions & ADHD.By New Life Outlook Everyone copes with anxiety, anger, and impatience from time to time, but attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) tends to magnify those emotions. In some cases, your changing moods can interfere with your job, home life, or friendships, which can make you feel helpless or demoralized. Obviously, this is no way to live your […]
Continue Reading... No Comments. -
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,” […]
Continue Reading... No Comments. -
How ADHD Ignites Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Posted on December 8, 2017 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, ADHD Self-Esteem, Emotions & ADHD.BY WILLIAM DODSON, M.D. Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is an extreme emotional sensitivity and emotional pain triggered by the perception – not necessarily the reality – that a person has been rejected, teased, or criticized by important people in their life. RSD may also be triggered by a sense of failure, or falling short – failing […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.
