Category Archives: Coexisting Conditions
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How can I be sure my ADHD evaluation also screens for psychiatric comorbidities?
Posted on May 25, 2023 by CoachRudy in ADHD Health Issues, Coexisting Conditions.Could you have adult ADHD? In this 8-part guide, you’ll find expert answers to the questions that will help you make key decisions about seeking a diagnosis. Read the full article
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Is It ADHD, Depression, or Both?
Posted on April 13, 2023 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, Coexisting Conditions.Can You Have Both ADHD and Depression? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and depression are conditions that can and often co-occur. Depression is estimated to be 2.7 times more prevalent among adults with ADHD than among the general adult population. Studies also show that about 30 percent of people with ADHD will experience a depressive episode […]
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Vocal Stimming ADHD: What’s the Connection?
Posted on December 8, 2022 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, ADHD & Impulsivity, Coexisting Conditions.Self-stimulation or “stimming” refers to self-soothing, mostly unconscious repetitive sounds or movements. Almost everyone stims: think hair twirling or nail-biting. For folks with conditions such as autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), stimming may be harder to control, however. Stimming behavior can look very much like tics. Tics are also repetitive movements, but unlike stims, they […]
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ADHD: Bottom-Up Triggers of Social Anxiety
Posted on November 21, 2022 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, Adult ADD/ADHD, Coexisting Conditions.Adult clients who present with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often describe a social anxiety spiral of thinking that leads to subjugating, masking, reassurance seeking, and/or overcommitting to things. These behaviors are particularly adverse for mental health. The values people hold (e.g., authenticity, loyalty, fairness, and kindness) may spiral into unrelenting expectations of the self, feeling guilt, and the self-limiting belief of […]
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Five neurodiversity myths that must be challenged
Posted on May 23, 2022 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, Adult ADD/ADHD, Coexisting Conditions.Neurodiversity is a term that explains the different ways we think, process information, and relate to others. Neurodiverse employees can bring unique skills to their role, such as problem solving, spotting trends, creativity, and data analysis. Where you sit on the cognitive spectrum is unique to you. Whilst most people think and act in a […]
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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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Examining the Relationship Between ADHD and Psychotic Disorders
Posted on June 14, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, ADHD & Mental Health, Adult ADD/ADHD, Coexisting Conditions.Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is frequently associated with other psychiatric conditions, including psychotic disorders. There is evidence for shared genetic susceptibility to both conditions,1 and first-degree relatives of people with ADHD have twice the risk of having schizophrenia compared with healthy controls.2 There is also an added risk of psychosis in patients with comorbid cannabis use. There are overlapping environmental risk factors for […]
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ADHD and Anxiety: Symptoms, Connections & Coping Mechanisms
Posted on December 31, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, ADHD Health Issues, Coexisting Conditions.BY J. RUSSELL RAMSAY, PH.D. ADHD and anxiety are closely connected. Anxiety disorder is ADHD’s most common comorbidity — in no small part because the ADHD experience makes for a life characterized by stress and worry. This is especially true in the time of COVID, when new coping mechanisms are required. Read the full […]
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ADHD and Trauma: Living in a Pandemic with ADHD, Anxiety, and Stress
Posted on May 18, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, Coexisting Conditions.By Terry Matlen I was born in a state of panic and have dealt with anxiety ever since. My birth, I was told, was rapid. Too rapid. The amniotic fluids choked me, and breathing was difficult, requiring a number of post- delivery visits to the pediatrician, who expelled the fluids dangerously lingering in or near […]
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Medical News Today: How are bipolar disorder and ADHD different?
Posted on November 28, 2019 by CoachRudy in Coexisting Conditions.By SDD Contributor In this article, we compare bipolar disorder and ADHD. Read on to learn about the symptoms of each and how they can overlap. We also explain treatments and when to see a doctor. Bipolar vs. ADHD Bipolar disorder affects mood, while ADHD affects behavior. Bipolar disorder is a long-term condition that can […]
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