Category Archives: ADHD & Sleep
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What’s More Important: Exercise Or Sleep?
Posted on May 16, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Exercise, ADHD & Sleep, ADHD Diet & Nutrition, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Rosie Osmun You know that getting enough sleep and getting enough exercise are both essential for good health. But when you’re short on time or are feeling tired, is it still worth waking up extra early so you can squeeze in a workout? You’re probably hoping the answer is “no.” After all, who wouldn’t […]
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ADHD and Sleep Problems: Why You’re Always So Tired
Posted on March 29, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Sleep.By William Dodson, M.D. Sleep disturbances caused by ADHD have been overlooked for a number of reasons, including the late age of onset. But recent studies confirm that ADD symptoms do not go away at night. Here, understand the ADHD and sleep link and its most common manifestations. Plus, get tips for winding down quicker, […]
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A New Theory About ADHD And Sleep
Posted on February 7, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Sleep.by Dr. Michael Breus I’ve been interested for a long time in the relationship between ADHD and sleep, and particularly in the risk of misdiagnosis of ADHD for what may be sleep problems. In both adults and children with ADHD, sleep problems are common—often significantly more common than in the general population. What’s more, the symptoms of sleeplessness […]
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This Is Why You’re Always So Tired
Posted on December 10, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Sleep, Adult ADD/ADHD.BY WILLIAM DODSON, M.D. Sleep disturbances caused by ADHD have been overlooked for a number of reasons, including the late age of onset. But recent studies confirm that ADD does not go away at night. Here, understand the ADHD and sleep link and its most common manifestations. Plus, get tips for winding down quicker, staying asleep […]
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Sleepers (Plus, a Bonus Habit)
Posted on August 13, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Sleep, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Angela Horn Missing out on a good night’s shut eye is enough to make anyone grumpy. We all want to wake up feeling well rested and ready for the day, but that doesn’t always happen. There are numerous common sleep problems that could keep you up at night. Some, like staying up too late […]
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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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