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Terry Matlen, ACSW

posted 10/10/2008, comments (2)

One Good Reason Why You Shouldn’t Procrastinate

I know, I know. The boxes, papers, clothes and dishes are piled sky high. You WANT to take care of it, but it's just impossible to get started. Where do you start? How do you motivate yourself to tackle these endless, boring chores? ADHD, as I've always said, is not an excuse; it's an explanation for our procrastinating, distractibility... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/04/2008, comments (0)

ADHD and SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

According to Wikopedia, "Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as winter depression, is a mood disorder in which people who have normal mental health throughout most of the year experience depressive symptoms in the winter or, less frequently, in the summer, repeatedly, year after year." The US National Library of Medicine notes that "some... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/03/2008, comments (0)

ADHD Treatment: Sleep Better With Stimulants

For people who are taking stimulants to treat ADHD, insomnia is a real concern. The medications aren't called "stimulants" accidentally. They do have a powerful ability to arouse a person who is feeling extremely sleepy, and used incorrectly, can cause problems going to sleep at night. It's one of the most common side effects... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/27/2008, comments (4)

Overview of the first annual Virtual ADHD Conference

This past week, some of the top ADHD experts in the world came together to present "virtually" on a wide variety of topics at the first annual Virtual ADHD Conference. Speakers included: Dr. Ned Hallowell, Sari Solden, Dr. Dan Amen, Dr. Michele Novotni, Kate Kelly, Wilma Fellman, Dr. Terry Dickson, Nancy Ratey and more. It was utterly... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/11/2008, comments (8)

How to Be a Better Listener: 15 Tips to help you Stay Connected

Distractions. Inattention. Boredom. A woman with ADHD once told me that when she is in a conversation with someone and if the topic at hand isn't of much interest to her, she - like many with ADHD - zones out. As she put it, "I see their mouth moving but don't seem to hear the words. My inner world is much more interesting." We... Read more Chevron

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