Tag Archives: adult ADHD
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What Is Executive Dysfunction in ADHD?
Posted on January 30, 2023 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, Executive Function.Executive dysfunction isn’t an official diagnosis, but rather, a set of symptoms associated with ADHD. Billy Roberts, LISW-S of Focused Mind ADHD Counseling tells us that “the reason executive dysfunction is not a diagnosis is because executive dysfunction can be caused by a variety of conditions including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), learning disorders, and depression.” When someone […]
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Clearing the Air on ADHD and ‘Disrespectful Behavior’
Posted on January 12, 2023 by CoachRudy in ADHD Self Management, Emotions & ADHD.If you have a friend who always seems to interrupt you before you can finish what you’re saying, it can leave you feeling frustrated or disrespected. But if that person is living with ADHD, understanding the symptoms of their condition can help you improve your understanding of their behaviors. This will ultimately lead to better […]
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How Does ADHD Affect The Brain?
Posted on January 5, 2023 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain.ADHD is presumed to be present from birth. If left untreated, it can interfere with learning and the achievement of developmental milestones. ADHD can lead to a wide range of symptoms related to inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. In adulthood, untreated ADHD can cause difficulties with day-to-day functioning at home and at work. Ahead, we’ll explore […]
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Exaggerated Emotions: How and Why ADHD Triggers Intense Feelings
Posted on January 2, 2023 by CoachRudy in ADHD Health Issues, Emotions & ADHD.“Challenges with processing emotions start in the brain itself. Sometimes the working memory impairments of ADHD allow a momentary emotion to become too strong, flooding the brain with one intense emotion.” Thomas Brown, Ph.D., explains why (and how) ADHD sparks such intense anger, frustration, and hurt. Read the full article
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6 Easy Ways to Juggle All Those Balls
Posted on December 5, 2022 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Focus, ADHD & Organization.If you want to have a successful day with attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD), you must add structure to your life. Otherwise you’ll go flitting through life forgetting this, neglecting that, and procrastinating on everything else. Structure allows things to flow smoothly and keeps things under control when life hits a bumpy patch. Read […]
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Misconceptions About ADHD
Posted on November 24, 2022 by CoachRudy in Adult ADD/ADHD.In the latest episode of Misconceptions, Mental Floss video producer Bethel Afful discusses her own experiences with ADHD and gets into some of the scientific literature documenting our evolving understanding of this tricky neurodevelopmental disorder. Not everyone who has ADHD is apt to be hyperactive, for example. There are multiple presentations of ADHD. There’s the predominantly […]
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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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Optimizing Adult ADHD Treatment: An All-Day Affair
Posted on November 17, 2022 by CoachRudy in Adult ADD/ADHD.“Can adults have ADHD?” Andrew J. Cutler, MD, laughingly asked at the beginning of his 2022 NEI Congress session on optimizing adult ADHD treatment. Approximately 80% of adults with ADHD go undiagnosed and untreated, Cutler shared.1 Furthermore, 87% of adults with ADHD have at least 1 comorbid psychiatric condition, like major depressive disorder (60%), substance use […]
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Adult ADHD, Perfectionism, and Procrastination
Posted on October 20, 2022 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Procrastination, Adult ADD/ADHD.“When I was in school the teachers told me ‘practice makes perfect’; then they told me ‘nobody’s perfect’ so I stopped practicing.” —Steven Wright, comedian An interesting finding to emerge from the study of the mindsets of clinic-referred adults with ADHD was that perfectionism was the most frequently endorsed cognitive distortion.1 Perfectionism is typically associated with holding […]
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ADHD and Anger: What’s the Link?
Posted on October 17, 2022 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Impulsivity, ADHD & Mental Health, ADHD Self Management, Adult ADD/ADHD.While anger isn’t “officially” listed as a symptom, ADHD symptoms can trigger anger in many people. About 70% of adults with ADHD report feeling more impatient and quick to anger than those without ADHD. This article covers the link between ADHD and anger, ADHD anger triggers, how to manage anger as a person with ADHD, […]
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