Category Archives: ADHD & Mental Health
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ADHD Is All About Power, Paradox, and Pain
Posted on February 14, 2022 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, ADHD & Communication, ADHD & Mental Health.In their book ADHD 2.0, psychiatrists Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey defined ADHD as a “complex set of contradictory or paradoxical tendencies,” such as a “lack of focus combined with an ability to super-focus” and a “lack of direction combined with highly directed entrepreneurialism.” Read the full article
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We Need to Talk About Emotional Regulation and ADHD
Posted on January 27, 2022 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, Emotions & ADHD.ADHD is a lot more than just inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and being disorganized. Yes, those are all components of it, however, not enough is written about the emotional component. I can’t speak for everyone, but from what I’ve read as well as from talking to my family members and friends who have ADHD, and of […]
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5 Steps to Building a Supportive and Inclusive Workplace for Neurodiverse Employees
Posted on December 23, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, ADHD in the Workplace.National data shows that neurodiverse people — people with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety disorder and other neurologic conditions — are grossly unemployed or underemployed, with estimates ranging as high as 90%, particularly for those on the autism spectrum. Further, until recently, D&I programs often failed to reach out and be specifically inclusive of neurodiverse people. But in […]
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Adults With ADHD Face 4 Times the Odds for Anxiety Disorder
Posted on December 13, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, ADHD Health Issues.Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not just a childhood disorder, and new research shows that adults with ADHD are four times more likely to have anxiety disorder. “These findings underline how vulnerable adults with ADHD are to generalized anxiety disorders,” said study author Esme Fuller-Thomson. She is a professor at the University of Toronto’s Factor-Inwentash Faculty […]
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Are ADHD and Trauma Connected?
Posted on December 10, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, ADHD Health Issues.ADHD is a mental health condition typically characterized by inattentive, hyperactive, or impulsive behavior. On the other hand, trauma is a mental, emotional, or physical response to a shocking or distressing event or series of stressful events. Both have common symptoms, yet they tend to impact every person differently. Read the full article
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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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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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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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