Ever wonder if your ADHD symptoms and your gut health might be related? Learn more about the research connecting ADHD and gut health.
Struggling with a teenager with ADHD? Learn how to navigate through the challenges with these helpful tips. Your child's mental health matters. https://www.lazyhomeschoolmom.com/post/how-to-survive-the-teenager-years-with-a-child-with-adhd
ADHD is a very complex disorder. The number of factors contributing to symptoms is vast — and growing. MTHFR is a genetic abnormality that’s somewhat common in individuals with ADHD, and its presence could explain a lot, and offer additional treatments. Here is what you need to know.
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a lack of motivation A lack of motivation is a common challenge that many people with ADHD experience. The brain's reward system, responsible for
The trifecta of Borderline Personality Disorder, ADHD, and Autism paints an incredibly complex picture
A thorough psychological assessment can provide you with the most accurate diagnosis for ADHD and introduce you to better treatment options.
ADHD & SLEEP PROBLEMS ADHD and insomnia often go hand in hand. For starters, the physical and mental restlessness can make it tough to wind
Medications or med charts and tables for psych, mental health care. Include tables for antidepressants, ADHD, 2nd generation antipsychotics, and much more...
Managing my ADHD symptoms without medication came out of necessity for me after being diagnosed with Coeliac Disease. It wasn't an easy transition but I learned how to manage my symptoms by changing my environment.
If you read our article on dopamine last year, you know that those with ADHD can struggle with dopamine regulation. Research has indicated that, in ADHD brains, dopamine's role of providing a surge of positive feelings and motivating task completion is disrupted [1], [2].To help support those struggling with this disruption, Tivers [3] and McCabe [4] developed the dopamenu, which includes space for different types of dopamine to act as external sources of pleasure and reward (as we outlined in m
What you need to know about this buzzword for various approaches to improve focus and attention and whether it holds any benefit for attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder.
Getting an ADHD diagnosis late in life is always better than never. Here’s why a late ADHD Diagnosis still matters and how it can help improve your life.
Women with ADHD are more likely to have PMDD - Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. Learn about symptoms, treatment options, and self-care tips here.
Does a ketogenic diet have any benefit for depression, anxiety, Alzheimer’s, bipolar disorder, ADHD, ASD and more? Here's how keto can help each condition...
Feeling constantly overwhelmed is common with ADHD. Learn why ADHD brains are prone to overwhelm, the top overwhelm triggers, and a 4-step process to regain control.
Resources on ADHD for Children and Adults. Posters and InfoEBooks are available at my Etsy store. Strategies for life.
When you’ve got ADHD, getting overwhelmed is a daily battle. So many times we think that the reason we struggle with getting things done is because we lack motivation, when it’s actually this struggle with being overwhelmed easily. The ADHD brain seems to always be at the edge of overstimulation (and understimulation at the same
How do you deal with rejection? Did you know that an adult with ADHD can struggle with accepting criticisms and feedback compared to adults with no neurodivergent condition? Let’s talk about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and ADHD here.
Ever wonder if your ADHD symptoms and your gut health might be related? Learn more about the research connecting ADHD and gut health.
This article provides an overview of both ADHD and depression, the prevalence rates of co-occurrence and overlapping traits. It is estimated up to 50% of adults with ADHD have occurring depression, however because of overlapping symptoms one diagnosis may be missed.
WORK HOURS In ideal world ADHD-friendly work environment would look like something like this.👇 We could tailor our work hours to match energy
It’s not a huge secret that organizational strategies promoted by the “gurus” don’t typically work well for those of us with ADHD (or anyone else with executive function difficulties). But what often feels like a secret is why they don’t work. And since we don’t understand why they aren’t working for us, we tend to
ADHD affects both children and adults. Symptoms can be debilitating but changes in lifestyle can help although it takes time and patience.
After being diagnosed with ADHD, the number one symptom I struggle with is overwhelm or burnout. This is also called the ADHD burnout cycle.
If you have ADHD, you’re probably intimately aware of the symptoms. You live them on a daily basis, right? We can’t get through the day without struggling with forgetfulness, impulsivity, fidgeting, zoning out (and back in. And back out), etc… But even if you’ve had ADHD (and known about it forever), there are probably some
