Tag Archives: social anxiety
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The Link Between Imposter Syndrome and Social Anxiety Disorder
Posted on February 11, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, ADHD Self-Esteem, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Arlin Cuncic Impostor syndrome refers to an internal experience of believing that you are not as competent as others perceive you to be. While this definition is usually narrowly applied to intelligence and achievement, it has links to perfectionism and the social context. It is the experience of feeling like a phony—you feel as though […]
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More Women Diagnosed with ADHD in Later Life
Posted on September 4, 2014 by CoachRudy in ADHD Awareness Month, ADHD In The News.GREENSBORO, N.C. — The number of adult women taking ADHD medicines has spiked 85 percent in the last 5 years, more than in any other age group, according to a surprising study just out. Researchers with the pharmaceutical company, Express Scripts, analyzed its pharmacy claims from 2008-2012. Dr. Amy Stevenson is a doctor at Focus […]
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Why We Feel So Intensely: Understanding ADHD Emotions
Posted on August 17, 2014 by CoachRudy in Adult ADD/ADHD, Emotions & ADHD.Anger, outbursts, anxiety, irritability, impatience: more than most people, ADHDers can be driven by emotions. by Thomas E. Brown, Ph.D., author of Smart but Stuck: Emotions in Teens and Adults with ADHD Emotions Rule Few doctors factor in emotional challenges when making an ADHD diagnosis. In fact, current diagnostic criteria for ADHD include no mention […]
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