Category Archives: ADHD & Mental Health
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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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 […]
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