Category Archives: Adult ADD/ADHD
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When It’s Not Just ADHD: Uncovering Comorbid Conditions
Posted on February 18, 2019 by CoachRudy in Adult ADD/ADHD.BY LARRY SILVER, M.D. When an individual has only attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD), treatment is often a life changer. Stimulants or nonstimulants — particularly when paired with behavior therapy, dietary changes, and exercise — can spark a dramatic improvement. Some individuals, however, continue to experience significant symptoms — deep sadness, anxiety, defiance, learning and organization problems […]
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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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10 Ways to Save Your Relationship
Posted on February 5, 2019 by CoachRudy in Adult ADD/ADHD.By Jonathan Halverstadt Relationships are hard, and when we accept that fact, we are dealing with reality, not the fantasy that “all you need is love.” All we need is love? I don’t think so. You need coping skills to compensate for your weaknesses and to save your relationship. What tools should you have in your relationship […]
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ADHD Marriage Success Tips: Rekindling and Keeping the Romance Intact
Posted on January 28, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Relationships, Adult ADD/ADHD.By FastBraiin Staff No matter how well your marriage seems to be, ADHD marriage success tips can help make it better. Relationships can be hard. The closer and longer the relationship, the more difficult and challenging it can become to keep making it work. After all, a significant number of marriages fail and end in divorce. […]
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How to Form Good Habits with Adult ADHD
Posted on January 24, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD Self Management, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Additude Editors It takes someone about three months to form a habit, whether they have ADHD or not. The best way to form a habit is to create a “ritual” – an activity or set of activities that you keep doing the same way. Say you’re always losing your keys in your house because you put […]
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7 Secrets for Making ADHD Organization Strategies Work for You
Posted on January 21, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Organization, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Fast Braiin Staff For many people, getting ADHD organization strategies to work sometimes feels impossible. If you have ADHD, then you know what it means to struggle with organization. This includes every type of organization, too. From organizing schedules to finances to your wardrobe to your home, most any type of organization feels frustratingly elusive. […]
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The ADHD-Friendly Guide to Filing Taxes
Posted on January 17, 2019 by CoachRudy in Adult ADD/ADHD, Money Management & ADHD.By Harriet Steinberg Why do so many of us put off doing taxes until April? Because it’s all so overwhelming! Use these tips to overcome common hurdles, find the right paperwork, and simplify the process so you’re done before April 15. Keep things simple. What do you need to get started? 1. Create a file […]
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How to be More Productive and Eliminate Time Wasting Activities by Using the “Eisenhower Box”
Posted on January 13, 2019 by CoachRudy in Adult ADD/ADHD.By James Clear Eisenhower’s strategy for taking action and organizing your tasks is simple. Using the decision matrix below, you will separate your actions based on four possibilities. Urgent and important (tasks you will do immediately). Important, but not urgent (tasks you will schedule to do later). Urgent, but not important (tasks you will delegate […]
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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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Yes, you should schedule your partner in!
Posted on December 3, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Relationships, Adult ADD/ADHD.Too many couples fall out of love because they forget this simple idea. In our hyped-up, information overload, too-many-things-to-do world it is way too easy to lose track of one’s partner. You might be reading the news in bed on your tablet, answering the phone at the dinner table, working on the weekends, or simply […]
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