Tag Archives: anxiety
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Post Election Day: With all of the uncertainty, pour a cup of coffee and read this
Posted on November 5, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Pandemic, ADHD Health Issues, Adult ADD/ADHD.BY JENNINGS COOL This year, people have carried the weight of the COVID-19 pandemic, the fear of the unknown and the presidential election all wrapped together in a bow we call 2020. On the day after Election Day 2020, tension, stress and anxiety loom over many Americans like a dark cloud as we wake up, […]
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Pandemic Anxiety: 10 Expert Coping Strategies
Posted on April 17, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, Adult ADD/ADHD.By the ADHD Editorial Board News on the novel respiratory illness is shifting daily, and the lack of steady, authoritative guidelines leaves a lot of space for irrational fears and behaviors to take over. For adults with comorbid anxiety, this effect is particularly acute. Here, find 10 expert tips to improve your mental health during […]
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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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Tips for Coping with Social Anxiety Disorder During the Holidays
Posted on December 20, 2014 by CoachRudy in ADHD Health Issues.Dec 19, 2014 the Psychiatry Advisor take: Social gatherings are a source of joy for many during holidays, but can be unbearable for people with social anxiety disorder (SAD). Avoiding social situations can actually make the condition worse, so Medical News Today compiled these three tips for clinicians to share with patients who have the condition […]
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20 Things to Remember If You Love a Person with ADD
Posted on November 2, 2014 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Relationships.It’s a fact; a person with ADD is hard to love. You never know what to say. It’s like walking through a minefield. You tiptoe around; unsure which step (or word) will be the one that sets off an explosion of emotion. It’s something you try to avoid. People who have ADD/ADHD are suffering. Life […]
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Journalist Lisa Ling tested for ADHD
Posted on June 17, 2014 by CoachRudy in ADHD In The News, Adult ADD/ADHD.During filming for “Our America With Lisa Ling” on the topic of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Lisa Ling couldn’t shake the feeling that she was reporting on something all too familiar. “I have always had a bit of a difficult time focusing on things that aren’t interesting to me, and I get really, really anxious before taking […]
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How ADHD typically affects women, and how to cope with it
Posted on January 9, 2014 by CoachRudy in ADHD Women & Girls.By Tammy Worth WebMD Feature A girl with ADHD may be labeled Chatty Cathy — the enthusiastic school-aged girl who is always telling stories to friends. Or she could be the daydreamer — the smart, shy teenager with the disorganized locker. But what happens when she grows up? Or when her ADHD isn’t diagnosed until she’s a […]
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Women and ADHD
Posted on December 2, 2013 by CoachRudy in Adult ADD/ADHD.How ADHD typically affects women, and how to cope with it. By Tammy Worth WebMD Feature A girl with ADHD may be labeled Chatty Cathy — the enthusiastic school-aged girl who is always telling stories to friends. Or she could be the daydreamer — the smart, shy teenager with the disorganized locker. But what happens when she […]
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How ADHD typically affects women
Posted on June 13, 2013 by CoachRudy in ADHD In The News, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Tammy Worth WebMD Feature A girl with ADHD may be labeled Chatty Cathy – the enthusiastic school-aged girl who is always telling stories to friends. Or she could be the daydreamer – the smart, shy teenager with the disorganized locker. But what happens when she grows up? Or when her ADHD isn’t diagnosed until she’s a […]
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Childhood ADHD may lead to troubles later on in life
Posted on March 4, 2013 by CoachRudy in Adult ADD/ADHD.Mon Mar 4, 2013 7:14pm EST (Reuters) – Nearly a third of people diagnosed as children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) still have the condition in adulthood, according to a U.S. study of thousands. The researchers, whose findings appeared in Pediatrics, also found that these people were more likely to develop other mental disorders, […]
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