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How to Become Happier With ADHD By Increasing Your Autonomy
Posted on June 1, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, Emotions & ADHD.By Stefan Taylor I’ve made a lot of mistakes in my life. But, one thing I’m proud of is that I’ve always somehow known that autonomy equals happiness. For example, I started a freelance copywriting agency straight out of college, because I wanted to have control over my time, rather than do the whole corporate […]
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When ADHD and Anxiety Occur Together
Posted on May 29, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, ADHD Health Issues.By Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S. It’s not uncommon for individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to struggle with anxiety, whether it’s several symptoms or a full-blown disorder. In fact, about 30 to 40 percent of people with ADHD have an anxiety disorder, which includes “obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, phobias, social anxiety and panic disorder,” […]
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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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Too often, poverty is treated with pills
Posted on May 14, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD In The News.From “The Economist” Children whose parents are eligible for Medicaid are much more likely to be prescribed psychotropic drugs IN A recently released documentary,“Take Your Pills”, Leigh, a freckled college senior, sits on her bed and reflects on her relationship with Adderall, a stimulant widely used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a condition that […]
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7 Surprising Signs You Actually Have High-Functioning ADHD
Posted on May 10, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD In The News, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Carina Wolff When most people thinking of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), they may picture someone who is fidgety or someone who gets easily distracted. But some people can have ADHD without even realizing it, and some of the signs of high-functioning ADHD can actually be surprising. The disorder can involve more than just […]
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Procrastination: 3 Sources, 3 Solutions
Posted on April 30, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD Self Management, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. John has always had a problem with procrastination. In the 3rd grade it was the proverbial science project due on Monday that was being assembled at 10:00 on Sunday night. In college it was the 15-page paper done at 3 am the day it was due. Now it is deadline for […]
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26 Benefits of Adult ADHD Coaching
Posted on April 27, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD Coaching.By Jeff Hamilton I’ve been an advocate of utilizing an ADD/ADHD Coach for years now. It’s been incredibly beneficial in my life and winning the battle against ADD. Too bad more people, with and without ADD don’t utilize the coaching process. The top athletes in the world have coaches, so do the majority of senior […]
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ADHD In Men: Understanding His Condition
Posted on April 16, 2018 by CoachRudy in Adult ADD/ADHD.By Johane van den Berg It’s 7am and Michael is on his way to work. The old lady driving the car in front of him has just let her engine stall on a turn, causing him to miss the last of the green light and costing him several crucial minutes. He experiences immediate road rage. The […]
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Complementary and Alternative Therapies Widely Used for ADHD
Posted on April 12, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Medication, ADHD Children, Teens & Students, ADHD Diet & Nutrition.By James Lake, MD Many individuals diagnosed with ADHD use alternative therapies alone or together with stimulants or other prescription medications. Growing concerns about inappropriate prescribing or over-prescribing by physicians of stimulant medications and incomplete understanding of risks associated with their long-term use have led to increasing acceptance of many complementary and alternative (CAM) therapies. Surveys […]
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The Effects of Dietary Modification on ADHD
Posted on April 9, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD Diet & Nutrition.By James Lake, MD Many studies have investigated the effects of changes in diet on symptoms of ADHD. Research findings support that artificial food colorings do not contribute to ADHD however excluding food additives, sugar and certain food groups may reduce symptoms of hyperactivity in some cases. Early studies on a restrictive diet that eliminates […]
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