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Views: 4467(1 vote) - How Procrastination Damages the Psyche - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Paul KeeneProcrastination is a problem for people with or without ADHD. The damage doesn't stop with the repercussions of not following through. It is more than failing grades on a report card, loss of promotion, missed opportunities, or getting dismissed from a job. Although the consequences are ...
Views: 4418 - 10 Meaningful Areas to Ponder in the New Year - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Laurie DuparIt’s an undeniable fact - most New Year’s resolutions fail. Not because we don’t want to improve our situation or have a lack of motivation – we do! The truth is, most of us don’t take the time to really create goals that will work for us. When January 1st rolls around, there’s tremendous ...
Views: 4417(2 votes) - Stop Missing Appointments! - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2015 from Laurie DuparI think my dentist is on to me. Over the past year I have noticed an increase in their efforts to remind me of my appointments. In the good old days I would get a postcard two weeks before the appointment reminding me of the day and time. I really appreciated this as most of my dentist ...
Views: 4401 - Is It A.D.D. Or Simply A Short Attention Span? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Don FarrowLiving with a person who has a short attention span or perhaps Attention Deficit Disorder (A.D.D.) isn’t always easy and does require a commitment for success. Until a professional diagnosis for A.D.D. is made, consider it a short attention span. Generally you cannot be sure about a short ...
Views: 4387 - Staying Organized for Adults with ADD/ADHD - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2017 from Kari MillerWhen you look around your home, or office, or car…how do you feel inside - Depressed? Anxious? … or Satisfied? Does it seem that getting organized and clearing the clutter is an impossible dream, never to be? Take heart! You can get organized ...
Views: 4374(1 vote) - ***The Very Important but Overlooked Vitamin K - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Phil BateVery few people are even aware of this "overlooked" vitamin. Do you know much about it? It's critical to good health. Here's a few of the facts that make it so important: 1. About of 80% of the Vitamin K that you need is actually manufactured by the "friendly" (but lethal) bacteria that ...
Views: 4337(1 vote) - Adult Attention Deficit Disorder - by Submitted on May 01, 2003 from Jeannine VirtueAttention Deficit Disorder tends to focus predominately on children, leaving the ADD adult population largely under served. Most of the information presented about Attention Deficit Disorder focuses on children, parenting and school issues. All but one ADHD medication currently on the market ...
Views: 4331(1 vote) - An Introduction to "Failure To Thrive" in Children - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Rodger BaileyFailure To Thrive is a delay in normal increases in height and weight that might lead to delays in the developmental process and maturation. Failure To Thrive is a diagnosis given to babies who are consistently less than the normal weight for their age or who do not gain weight for unclear ...
Views: 4318 - ***Keystone Habits and Adult ADD/ADHD - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2017 from Kari Miller- The Secret to Productive Routines We all have habits and routines - some of them help us achieve our goals and some don't! Setting up productive new routines can be tough, so it makes sense to use the easiest, most efficient process possible! Fortunately, there ...
Views: 4284(1 vote) - Solving ADD/ADHD/Autism with Neuroliminal Training (NT) - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Phil BateTo view a 60 day case study of a serious ADHD boy using Neuroliminal Training, go to: http://drbate.com/Ref/ADHDsaga.html There are now five types of recognized professional treatment for ADD, ADHD and Autism used today by different clinicians: 1. Drug treatments: (Ritalin, ...
Views: 4269 - You Can Heal Yourself: Trust and Relationships - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Carol GignouxFor many of us trust is not necessarily an easy thing. It can be a big word - loaded with disappointments and few happy memories. We hesitate when we are faced with the desire or need to trust someone and are not comfortable when they trust us. We fear what may happen by making ourselves that ...
Views: 4267(5 votes) - ***Self-efficacy is a Non-Medical Treatment for Adult ADD/ADHD - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2017 from Kari Miller“The question isn’t who’s going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.” - Ayn Rand The term “self-efficacy” has always excited me! It means knowing that you can “get the job done” in your life. What I find ...
Views: 4261(1 vote) - The Use of ADHD Drugs on College Campuses to Enhance Academic Performance - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2009 from Leslie Rouder, LCSWA large number of students with ADHD attending Universities around the country are taking medication to assist them in leveling the playing field and achieving their academic goals. However, there is a growing concern regarding the illegal use of these ADHD medications by students who do not ...
Views: 4194 - Celebrating the Joys of ADHD - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Laurie DuparMy favorite radio stations are playing carols, greeting cards are arriving in my mailbox and more and more houses are twinkling as I drive home at night. It’s official – the holidays are here. I’ve been thinking about the holidays and how to write a blog about best tips to survive and enjoy ...
Views: 4185 - Nature or Nurture and ADHD - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2016 from Laurie DuparIt’s been three centuries and a decision still has not been reached! Being part of the ADHD tribe we know that making decisions can be challenging, however taking over three hundred years to decide an answer makes our prioritization nature-or-nurturechallenges look pretty minor in comparison. ...
Views: 4181 - Wake Up Your Brain and Get More Attentive – Use the Gross and Sexy Factor! - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2017 from Kari MillerMaybe you’re reading this because the title “caught your eye”! Actually it wasn’t your eye that got caught – it was your Reticular Activating System (or RAS for short). Humans have a sort of “Beat Cop” in their brains – the ...
Views: 4163(1 vote) - Selecting the best school for your child with ADHD - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Kellie HuffSelecting the best school for your child with ADHD There are numerous articles offering advice on public school accommodations for students with ADHD. This article focuses on finding the best specialized private school or home school option for your child and making that option as affordable ...
Views: 4157(3 votes) - Gratitude Improves Symptoms of ADHD - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2017 from Kari MillerI hope when you finish this article you'll feel grateful that you read it because it might help you improve your life! Big promise, right!?! Ok, here goes… Most people have heard about practicing gratitude, and maybe even know that research has proven many benefits from making ...
Views: 4145(1 vote) - Vyvanse and Alcohol: The Risks and Interactions - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2015 from Brian WuVyvanse, also known as lisdexamfetamine dimesylate, is a stimulant often prescribed to individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It typically works through its interaction with the central nervous system. However, Vyvanse can interact negatively when alcohol in the body. ...
Views: 4107 - Found It - It’s In My Pants! - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2017 from Kari MillerIt's all in how you look at it, don't you think! Linda Larson Schlitz is one of my most inspirational friends. You’ll see why I admire her so much when I tell you this story! She has ADHD and Hypo-Mania Type II Bi-Polar - and I tell you that because ...
Views: 4095(2 votes) - Clutter and Productivity - Some Objects Just Refuse to Leave! - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2017 from Kari MillerDid you read my article last week about getting and staying organized using a powerful, proven process? I hope so. And I hope you've started to put a new habit in place to tame the clutter that is tormenting you! You can read that article here if you missed it! Are you starting ...
Views: 4068(1 vote) - How to Set up a Behavioral Management Plan for Your ADHD child - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Kara TamaniniChildren that have been diagnosed with ADHD are at a much higher risk of developing non-compliant or negative behaviors than a child that does not have ADHD. The very nature of ADHD implies that the child will have difficulty with self-control, paying attention, listening to instructions at ...
Views: 4063 - These Famous People with ADHD May Surprise You - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Shanna Tator PearsonDoes it surprise you to learn that Howie Mandel has ADHD? He is one of the famous people with ADHD, who have come out recently to spread the word about the disorder. Why are so many people making their personal health public? They want to let the world know that ADHD is both real and ...
Views: 4061 - Tips and Tricks for Adult ADHD Conference Attendees - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2013 from Laurie DuparThis month I wanted to share some experiences about conferences! I love conferences and look forward to the opportunities to travel around the country to enjoy some time with other ADHD coaches and entrepreneurs, increase awareness of ADHD challenges, and finally meet some of my long distance ...
Views: 4037(1 vote) - Adults with ADD/ADHD - How to “Hire” a New Habit! - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2017 from Kari MillerDid you know that research shows it takes an average of 66 days to establish a new habit? Keep in mind, though, that’s just an average - some habits can be developed in as little as 17 days and some require 250 days to get firmly in place! Now, it just makes ...
Views: 4034(2 votes) - Take Charge of Your Brain's Happy Chemicals - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2017 from Kari MillerOur natural state is happiness, but how often does that get lost in the reality of modern life? All is not lost - we can take control of our happiness, turn a bad day into a good day, improve our mood, regulate our sleep, and as a by-product, get better time and task management - by ...
Views: 4015(1 vote) - Can Taking Stimulants Stunt My Child's Growth? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Victoria DunckleyThis is one of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to medication treatment options. Here’s the general consensus: Although there does seem to be (on average) a temporary growth suppression during the first 1-3 years of treatment, the adult height of ADHD children treated with ...
Views: 4014(2 votes) - Frustrated wtih ADHD - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2013 from Laurie DuparHaving ADHD can be frustrating. Merely struggling with compensating for the challenges so they don’t interfere with daily functioning and learning new ways to do things can be taxing. There is a constant internal battle of symptom and strategy waging inside yourself when you are coping with ...
Views: 4007(1 vote) - ADD/ADHD - Wisdom hack for indecision - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2017 from Kari MillerShould I? …Will I be able to? ……What if it all goes wrong!!!? How often do we stop dead in our tracks, crippled by indecision? Yet there is so much wisdom in each of us! Decisions would be so much simpler if we could tap into our abundant, ...
Views: 3997(1 vote) - Make Haircuts More Tolerable for Kids with Sensory Issues - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Nancy PeskeHow often do you think about the weight of your hair? Probably never, but for children with sensory issues, the feel, weight, and movement of their own hair can be extremely distracting. If his hair is trimmed just a bit he may notice how different his head feels for days afterward! A haircut ...
Views: 3975(2 votes) - The Vicious Cycle of Adult ADD, Shame, and Sex Addiction - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Dorothy HaydenBrian is an investment backer in his early forties who, in graduate business school, first began to visit prostitutes, spend money on phone sex, compulsively masturbate and, finally spend as much as 5-10 hours a day looking at internet porn. When sexually acting out, he would feel that someone ...
Views: 3973(2 votes) - Inside a Tipping Point - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Laurie DuparA few months ago, I wrote about “tipping points:” ..a time in people’s lives when the strategies they have been using to compensate for their ADHD challenges no longer seem to be working. This “tipping point” is often experienced along with feelings of overwhelm and chaos. Up until a ...
Views: 3960(1 vote) - ADHD and Driving – Risks and Strategies - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Laurie DuparMom, can I have the keys to go meet Cheryl at the mall?” “Dad, I just need the car for about an hour so I can take my friends to get some ice-cream.” “Mom, it’s so hot out! Can I just drive to the pool?” Not only do adults often drive more in the summer, particularly on highways while ...
Views: 3957(1 vote) - The Need To Move - The impact of sedentary technology use on children - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from Cris RowanThe Need To Move – The impact of sedentary technology use on children The advent of technology has caused profound changes in children’s development and their ability to learn. Delays in printing, reading and a decrease in the ability to pay attention are increasing at alarming rates. ...
Views: 3933 - Adult ADHD: Pros and Cons of Common Treatments - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2012 from Mark RosenbergSeveral of my patients have attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). It can be a frustrating condition to live with and, usually, prescription medications seem like the only recourse. However, as I share with my ADHD patients, there are some things you should know about the pros and cons ...
Views: 3932(1 vote) - Symptoms and Care for Adult Attention Deficit Disorder - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2008 from Trevor PriceThe symptoms of attention deficit disorder may appear obvious. Those afflicted with it seem to be in perpetual motion. They can't sit still, hate waiting and are constantly interrupting. Derailed by the slightest distraction, they rarely stick with a task long enough to finish it. Daily life can ...
Views: 3929 - ***Dyslexia, ADD and ADHD: Change Deficit to Attribute - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2017 from Shannon PanzoQuotes and comments are from an Article published at: http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/webwatch/2008/08/fish_out_of_water.html Subject: From A.D.H.D. to 8 Gold Medals In a recent interview with the New York Times, Deborah Phelps, middle school principal and mother of Michael Phelps, the most ...
Views: 3923 - Are you an ADHD “Helicopter” Partner? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Laurie DuparDo you hover over your spouse while they’re doing housework or completing other important tasks around the house? Do you take more than your share of responsibility for things in your ADHD relationship? Do you find it is just easier to get things done if you micro-manage your partner’s schedule ...
Views: 3909(2 votes) - ADHD Medication Vacation? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Laurie DuparSummertime is just around the corner, and Lynn is wondering what to do about her son’s ADHD meds. “He really needs them for school, and the medication has calmed him down a lot, but some people have told me they take their kids off medication in the summer. I‘m not sure what to do!” Lynn is ...
Views: 3906 - ADHD Challenges: Mind Going Blank? - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Laurie DuparHave you ever sat in front of the computer screen or pad of paper, wishing the words to magically come forth from your fingertips so you could finally meet your deadline? Do you hope that you won’t have to go through the chaos and stress of it being late or not completed at all? Yet no matter ...
Views: 3895(1 vote) - Your ADHD Valentine in Love and Relationships - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Laurie DuparAhh Valentine’s Day. A whole day traditionally devoted to celebrating love. And as it is quickly approaching, my thoughts turn to relationships, all sorts of different ADHD relationships, and how ADHD can be a test for even the strongest connections. When I work with adults, often the focus ...
Views: 3825(1 vote) - Why Tax Season Can be Challenging for ADHD Adults - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Laurie DuparIt’s that time of the year again…the 90 plus days that are the bane of existence for most adults with ADHD. Yes, I’m talking about tax season - when all of our best intentions from the year before can either feel like our saving grace or plunge us into weeks of despair. For whatever reason, ...
Views: 3806(1 vote) - ADD and ADHD Treatment Options: Is There a Permanent Solution? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Sherrie HardyParenting children with Attention Deficit Disorder is difficult and often times exhausting. Parents often find themselves yelling and nagging their children to hurry up, calm down or help out. These parents need a solution for everyone’s sanity and happiness. However, the option of using a ...
Views: 3800 - Your Top Three Questions About ADHD Medications Answered - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Laurie Dupar“Medication levels the neurobiological playing field.” ~ Biederman, J., & Spencer, T. (2002) After receiving a diagnosis of ADHD, the most commonly asked questions people have are around ADHD medications. Despite the fact that we have been using the same psycho stimulants to treat ADHD for ...
Views: 3780(1 vote) - ***Suicide risk higher for girls and women with ADHD - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2013 from Linda RoggliResults of a major research study show that adolescent girls with ADHD are more likely to attempt suicide and to inflict injury on themselves than non-ADHD girls of the same age. The study, led by Stephen Hinshaw, PhD and published in the online Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, ...
Views: 3776 - ***Minimizing Your Symptoms of ADD: Which Comes First…Exercise, Diet or Sleep? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2014 from Laurie DuparWhich is more important to help manage your symptoms of ADD…exercise, diet or sleep? Ideally we are fueling our bodies with nutritious food, moving our bodies with regular exercise and getting the consistent sleep we need to feel rested, alert and focused to decrease our symptoms of ...
Views: 3757 - ADHD and Driving: Safety Tips - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Laurie DuparIt’s summertime! Time for roadtrips and school vacation – which means more driving for teens and adults with ADHD. The symptoms of ADHD – especially the combination of impulsivity, distractibility, and inattention – lend themselves to greater risk of accidents, tickets and errors in driving ...
Views: 3756(1 vote) - Happiness and ADHD - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2014 from Laurie DuparRecently I’ve noticed that being “happy” or striving for “happiness” is a major topic of many conversations. We seem to live in a world where we are inundated by information about being happy. Pursuing it could literally be a full time job! Being someone who has struggled with depression, it has ...
Views: 3734 - ADHD Anger - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2009 from Bianca ToraKids with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) deal with enough attention issues without having to deal with anger. Yet many ADHD children have anger problems, more often than not resulting from the difficulties they experience just getting through the day. Up to 33% of children ...
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