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Terry Matlen, ACSW

posted 08/16/2008, comments (0)

Managing Hypersensitivities in Adults with ADHD

Last week, I wrote a Share Post on how to help manage your ADHD child's hypersensitivity. As little as there is written about that subject, even less is known about adults with ADHD and hypersensitivities. It makes perfect sense that a child who is tormented with sensory issues (also known as sensory defensiveness) will grow up to be an adult who... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/06/2008, comments (0)

ADHD, Overwhelm and Understanding

Rory Stern, PsyD, ADDA Board of Director Last week my good friend, and ADDA President, Evelyn Polk-Green wrote about ADHD and feelings of chronic overwhelm. It was a post that really stood out for me, because since returning from the ADDA conference immediately followed by a family wedding, I was feeling incredibly overwhelmed too. I... Read more Chevron

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Terry Matlen, ACSW

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posted 07/29/2008, comments (2)

AD/HD and Hypersensitivities

Little is written about ADHD and hypersensitivities, yet those of us who are touched by ADHD as adults or who are parenting ADHD kids know full well how it can affect us and those we love. Children with ADHD are notorious for being picky eaters. They complain about textures, food smells or having food touching on their plate. They often hate pants... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/21/2008, comment (1)

What Happens at an ADDA Conference

What Happens at an ADDA Conference? Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the ADDA Conference in Minneapolis, MN. I am sure some of you wonder exactly what happens during a conference like this. You might have questions as to whether this is something you should attend, as someone living with ADHD, or if it is mostly for... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/21/2008, comments (2)

Newly diagnosed

After years of being treated for depression without success, I was diagnosed with ADD. I started taking Vyvanse a week ago. The first couple of days, I noticed a difference in my mood and I felt more productive. I had some trouble sleeping but that seems to abated. I am not feeling anything now. No marked improvement.... Read more Chevron

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