Information and opinions on ADHD from CoachRudy at ADHDCentral.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/347894 http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/347894/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/347894 http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/347894/90554/adhd-loving Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:22:18 -0400 CoachRudy ADHD in adults is very real condition and diagnosis, yet surprisingly there remains a great deal of confusion, skepticism and misinformation in the media and the minds of individuals.   As an adult living with ADHD, a psychotherapist and an ADD Coach I strive to promote factual information and education about ADHD. There are great resources to learn about ADHD and the many ways that it presents in the lives of adults, their families,... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/347894/90554/adhd-loving http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/347894/85699/awareness-week-sept Sun, 06 Sep 2009 12:51:28 -0400 CoachRudy ADHD Awareness Week is September 14-20, 2009.   Many people continue to think of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) as a condition that only affects children, and primarily impacts school and learning. In truth, it is now widely understood that ADD/ADHD can persist throughout a person's lifetime, and can affect every aspect of one's efforts to build and sustain relationships.   ADHD and ADD (Attention-deficit... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/347894/85699/awareness-week-sept http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/347894/67992/relationships-adult Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:13:00 -0400 CoachRudy Life can be a challenge if you're a non-ADHD adult living in relationship with an ADHD adult partner.   I recently coached a non-ADHD adult regarding some of her specific issues living with her ADHD adult partner. My client voiced concern that is easily the most common complaint I hear from non-ADHD relationship partners. "I feel like he needs me to tell him what to do all the time. I have to guide him and direct him. I resent... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/347894/67992/relationships-adult http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/347894/67856/stuck-add-overwhelm Sun, 19 Apr 2009 22:32:00 -0400 CoachRudy Most AD/HD adults know the feeling of overwhelm. It's that place we go to when we've overextended ourselves, when we're multi-tasking and having trouble keeping up or when stress gets the better of us, and more. Maybe you recall that old expression, "Stop the world, I want to get off ".   It goes without saying that we love stimulation but there are those times when we get too much (of a good thing) and become overwhelmed by it. Oh, and... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/347894/67856/stuck-add-overwhelm