Tag Archives: adult ADHD
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5 Things About ADHD in Older Adults You May Not Know
Posted on October 3, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Aging.By Allison Inserro Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a recognized disorder in adults and children, affecting about 8% of children and 4.4% of adults. However, what is known about ADHD when it affects older adults, especially those nearing retirement age or those who are already retired? Kathleen G. Nadeau, PhD, has particular interest in the topic, […]
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What Is Executive Function? 7 Deficits Tied to ADHD
Posted on September 30, 2019 by CoachRudy in Executive Function.By Russell Barkley, PhD What is executive function? The cognitive skills that help us plan, prioritize, and execute complex tasks are commonly tied to ADHD in children and adults. Here, ADHD authority Russell Barkley, Ph.D. explains how executive dysfunction originates in the ADD brain and what these deficits typically look like. Read the full article […]
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Stopping Hyperfocus Before It Starts
Posted on August 28, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Focus, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Neil Petersen People sometimes talk about hyperfocus as if it gives ADHDers a secret superpower. And to be sure, when the stars align and you hyperfocus on something productive, it’s a great feeling. Just as often, though, someone with ADHD might hyperfocus on something that’s basically a waste of time. You lose a whole day […]
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Anxiety in Adults With ADHD
Posted on August 1, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, ADHD Health Issues.By Keith Low If you have difficulty managing the everyday demands of life, are chronically late, forgetful, have trouble meeting deadlines and obligations, become overwhelmed with finances, tune out in conversations, speak or act impulsively, lack tact in social situations—then certainly this can bring about feelings of chronic anxiety. You may worry about keeping track […]
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ADHD and Sleep Problems: Why You’re Always So Tired
Posted on July 29, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Sleep.By William Dodson, MD Does ADD make you tired? 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 symptoms do not go away at night. Here, understand the ADHD and sleep link and its most common manifestations. Plus, get […]
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The Struggle is Real
Posted on July 11, 2019 by CoachRudy in Adult ADD/ADHD.Please follow and like us:
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9 Tips to Deal with Forgetfulness in ADHD
Posted on July 10, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, ADHD Self Management, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S. Forgetfulness is a symptom that “can impact everything” for adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), said Mindy Schwartz Katz, MS, ACC. Katz is a coach who empowers clients with ADHD to get over, around and through the obstacles that get in the way of living their unique life. It […]
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The Relationship Between ADHD and Chronic Procrastination
Posted on June 3, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD Procrastination.By Keith Low Everyone procrastinates. When faced with a task that we just don’t want to do, many of us will simply put it off until tomorrow. You might end up setting it aside until you’re feeling less overwhelmed with all your other responsibilities, or you might simply wait until you have more energy to tackle […]
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ADHD With and Without Emotion Dysregulation
Posted on April 18, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD Health Issues, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Neil Petersen A theme that repeatedly comes up when researchers study ADHD is that people with ADHD aren’t all the same. There are subgroups of people with ADHD that appear to have different traits. The most commonly known way of dividing up people with ADHD is to talk about people with “inattentive” ADHD, “hyperactive” […]
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Posted on March 15, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD Time Management.
Are You Time Blind? 12 Ways to Use Every Hour Effectively By Ari Tuckman PYS.D., MBA Staying aware of time and using it well — these are basic keys to success, whether you’re a fifth grader or the vice president of sales. But, as anyone with ADHD knows, it’s hard to realize when you’re wasting […]
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