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Adult ADHD: Don’t be impulsive
Posted on November 28, 2016 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Holidays, Executive Function, Money Management & ADHD.As the year winds down and we find ourselves eating more, spending more and thinking less, adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) need to work harder to control impulsive habits. “ADHD has three basic groups of symptoms: inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity,” says Dr Rykie Liebenberg, psychiatrist and convener of the South African ADHD Special […]
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ADHD in Adults: 5 Tips for Taming Impulsivity
Posted on July 22, 2013 by CoachRudy in ADHD In The News, Adult ADD/ADHD.By MARGARITA TARTAKOVSKY, M.S. Associate Editor In people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), being impulsive is often one of the more challenging symptoms. “[I]mpulsivity is one of the core symptoms of ADHD,” according toTerry Matlen, ACSW, a psychotherapist and author ofSurvival Tips for Women with AD/HD. It’s also “one of the more challenging aspects to […]
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How to handle debt when you’re ADHD
Posted on June 1, 2013 by CoachRudy in Adult ADD/ADHD, Money Management & ADHD.This post is by Erica Sandberg of partner site Creditcards.com What happens when you can’t keep your mind on your money? That’s the dilemma of approximately 8 million Americans, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. More than 4% of U.S. adults have AttentionDeficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD), according to the National Institute of Mental Health. ADD is […]
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10 Tips for Using Credit Cards Responsibly When You Have ADHD
Posted on April 27, 2013 by CoachRudy in ADHD Self Management, Money Management & ADHD.By Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S. Associate Editor– Psych Central The very nature of ADHD makes it difficult for adults with the disorder to use credit cards responsibly. “Impulsivity, for one thing, means an adult with ADHD will see something they want and without thinking it through, will pull out their credit card and make a purchase,” […]
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How to Pick and ADHD Therapist…
Posted on February 24, 2013 by CoachRudy in Adult ADD/ADHD.“How to Pick and ADHD Therapist Who’s Right for You” By Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S. Associate Editor, Psych Central.com Medication is highly effective for treating ADHD. But it can’t teach you skills for living successfully with the disorder. And it can’t help you overcome common co-occurring concerns such as low self-esteem. That’s where psychotherapy comes in. […]
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Take Control of Holiday Spending!
Posted on November 27, 2012 by CoachRudy in ADHD Self Management, Money Management & ADHD.ADHD adults lives are often hampered by impulsivity that contributes to poor finances, overspending, high credit debt, high-risk loans and subsequent stress, overwhelm and conflict in the home. The holiday season can be particularly challenging with the endless opportunities for spending and gift buying. This year, start your holiday shopping with a spending plan! OnTrack […]
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Childhood ADHD may limit adult achievements
Posted on October 26, 2012 by CoachRudy in ADHD In The News, Adult ADD/ADHD.By MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Having attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a child may affect a person’s education and salary prospects years later, a new study suggests. In the study, men who were diagnosed with ADHD as children achieved lower levels of education and earned less money at age 41 compared with men who did not have the […]
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Challenges of Adult ADHD
Posted on September 12, 2012 by CoachRudy in ADHD In The News, Adult ADD/ADHD.Long-considered a childhood problem, the condition increasingly is being diagnosed in adults. If untreated, it can lead to trouble with jobs and relationships.
Many patients of psychiatrist John Sharp, MD, don’t realize that their inattentive and impulsive behaviors could be caused by attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder until their children are diagnosed with the condition.
“Parents look at these symptoms [and realize] they are causing problems in their own lives,” said Dr. Sharp, a psychiatry professor at Harvard Medical School who treats patients in Boston and Los Angeles.
When those parents come to see him, they often say, “I think I have ADHD.”
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What is ADHD, and Why do People Say It Doesn’t Exist?
Posted on July 3, 2012 by CoachRudy in ADHD Children, Teens & Students, ADHD In The News.ADHD continues to be a much misunderstood disorder that can add significant academic and behavioral challenges to children and adults. This article by the Child Mind Institute summarizes the dilemma that many parents face when faced with when exploring the possibility of ADHD in their child. The article presents some very informative and resourceful information […]
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