Tag Archives: ADHD Stress
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Pandemic Stress Has Upended Life. Maybe an ADHD Coach Can Help.
Posted on September 24, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Pandemic.Life is this pandemic is altered as we know it. Parents are struggling to become homeschooling masters overnight. Office workers and college students banished from their physical workspaces and campuses are trying to nail down instantly productive telecommuting and remote learning. Those who must leave the house are on guard — hyper-aware of their surroundings, […]
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Simplifying the Holidays & Shrinking Stress for Adults with ADHD
Posted on November 18, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD Holidays.By Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S “Holidays require exquisite skills in executive functioning,” according to Terry Matlen, ACSW, a psychotherapist and coach who specializes in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). That’s why adults with ADHD can have a harder time navigating the holiday season. ADHD impairs executive functioning, making everything from planning to prioritizing to organizing that […]
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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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Anger Management Tools For Adults with ADHD
Posted on June 5, 2017 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Therapy, ADHD Self Management, Mindfulness and ADHD.By Sandy Maynard Could better stress management be as simple as breathing, smiling, and chilling out? 7 ways for adults with ADHD to better deal with stress. The Relaxed Response Technique 1. Stop and breathe. We are not always aware that we hold our breath when we encounter stress, so at the very beginning of […]
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How I Removed ADHD Stress from My Life
Posted on January 27, 2016 by CoachRudy in ADHD Self Management.By Jennifer Koretsky In my early 20s, I lived and worked in New York City. One morning, I was riding a crowded subway. I was late to work, as usual. I had an early meeting that I hadn’t prepared for. I also felt guilty, because I had to leave my brand-new, whimpering puppy home alone […]
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7 Ways to Reduce Stress: Calming Techniques for Adults with ADHD
Posted on November 30, 2015 by CoachRudy in Adult ADD/ADHD.By Nancy Ratey, Ed.M. Seven strategies for calming yourself when adult ADHD triggers stress at work or at home. “I finally did it!” Bob, an adult with attention deficit disorder, said to himself, as he walked out of the office at 5 p.m. sharp, to meet his wife for dinner. For the first time in […]
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