Category Archives: ADHD & Sleep
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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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ADHD Sleep Problems: How to Rest Better Tonight!
Posted on March 7, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Sleep.By William Dodson, MD For many adults and children with attention deficit disorder, the thought of falling asleep easily, staying asleep through the night, and then waking up easily — and refreshed — seems but a dream. ADHD adults know that their sleep can be disturbed by mental and physical restlessness, and that it […]
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Your ADHD Holiday Survival Guide for Making the Most of the Season
Posted on December 18, 2017 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Sleep, ADHD Diet & Nutrition, ADHD Holidays, ADHD Travel.The holiday season might have many parents searching out for an ADHD holiday survival guide. So many changes happen during the holidays, that oftentimes sticking to your ADHD management quickly goes out the window. You have parties to go to and decorations to put up, and schedules change. All these things can add up to […]
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Sleep Scientist Warns Against Walking Through Life ‘In An Underslept State’
Posted on December 6, 2017 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Sleep.By Terry Gross The National Sleep Foundation recommends an average of eight hours of sleep per night for adults, but sleep scientist Matthew Walker says that too many people are falling short of the mark. “Human beings are the only species that deliberately deprive themselves of sleep for no apparent gain,” Walker says. “Many people […]
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Could It Be Sleep Deprivation and Not ADHD?
Posted on November 20, 2017 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Sleep, ADHD Health Issues.By Jennifer Lea Reynolds It’s a common chicken-and-egg question: Is it sleeplessness that may be causing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or is it ADHD that’s causing sleeplessness? Experts who gathered in September for the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology Congress in Paris examined prior research on the topic, pointing to a strong association between sleep issues […]
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More Than Just Genes: Leveraging Sleep, Exercise, and Diet to Improve ADHD
Posted on November 9, 2017 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Exercise, ADHD & Sleep, ADHD Diet & Nutrition.By Joel Nigg, Ph.D. Dubbed “hyperkinetic disorder” 50 years ago, ADHD was first associated with hyperactivity and weak impulse control alone. Since then — and particularly over the last decade — our understanding of the condition has blossomed; we now know that its symptoms range from inattention to self-regulation to emotional sensitivity and beyond. Growing […]
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Special Report: How You’re Treating ADHD Today
Posted on November 3, 2017 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Medication, ADHD & Sleep, ADHD Diet & Nutrition, ADHD Health Issues, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Devon Frye, Anni Layne Rodgers There are more treatment options available for ADHD than ever before. Which ones are people using, and are they finding them effective? We wanted to find out the answers, so we asked you, our readers, in an exclusive ADDitude survey. What we discovered from the more than 4,000 responses […]
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Could ADHD be a type of sleep disorder? That would fundamentally change how we treat it.
Posted on October 2, 2017 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Sleep.By Ariana Eunjung 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. They’ve looked at […]
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Wired, Tired, & Sleep Deprived
Posted on November 30, 2016 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Sleep, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Gina Pera “My husband insists he’s going to bed at 10 each night,” says Christine, “but that’s actually when he starts thinking about it. It’s midnight or later before Jake is in bed, and we must be up at 5 in the morning.” Christine is sleep-deprived, too, because of Jake’s disruptive restlessness. Mari […]
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How To Sleep Better: Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
Posted on July 21, 2016 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Sleep.When it comes to sleep, it’s not just quantity that matters—it’s quality. How you feel during your waking hours often hinges on how well you sleep. Similarly, the cure for daytime fatigue and sleep difficulties can often be found in your daily routine and lifestyle choices. Experiment with the following tips to find the ones […]
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