Adult Add Coping
For some adults with ADD/ADHD, the holiday season is a wonderful time. They thrive in the excitement and rush of holiday shopping, parties and events that become a part of their daily lives. For others, the holiday season brings out their feelings of incompetence. The hectic days are overwhelming and “to-do” lists become longer with nothing getting accomplished. They feel more distressed than joyful, more upset than happy. Whether you are attending or hosting a party, shopping or...
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From Our Experts
Coping with a Serious Illness During the Holidays Can Add Stress
There are reasons enough to be stressed during the holidays, especially this year. Holiday times are considered "joyous times" and for... Read more »
ADHD and (Lack of) Spontaneity
I just called the supervisor at the camp my son's attending this week, to let him know that my parents were going to pick Lawrence up... Read more »
For Adults with ADHD, Knowledge is Power
Dr. Janet Kramer Within 30 minutes of posting my last blog, Marilyn wrote a very insightful comment in which she talked of her self... Read more »
How to Cope when your Child or Teen is Depressed
It has become recognized that it isn't just adults who can get depression. More children and teens are being diagnosed with this mood... Read more »
Coping with Adult ADHD: My Interview with Michael Laskoff
Last week I wrote a post entitled, "Why Some People Don't Believe in ADHD" which generated a lot of discussion among our members on ADHD... Read more »
From Our Sources
Differentiating ADD and ADHD: Diagnosis, Symptoms and Treatmen...
Over the years, we have seen specials on television, read books and articles, all on Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity. More often than... Read more »
When Children with ADD Become Adults
High school graduation can signify many things: an entry into the adult world, the end of childhood, the beginning of working full time or maybe... Read more »
Strategies for Managing Adult ADHD
Many adults with ADHD have found systems and coping mechanisms to manage the everyday symptoms of ADHD. However, others struggle daily with... Read more »
Inattention: ADD/ADHD Symptoms
Inattention is one of the major symptoms of ADHD, although it is still greatly misunderstood. Some experts believe that it is “over” attention,... Read more »
Tips for Success in Adult Relationships with ADHD
Work closely with your doctor to create a treatment plan. This should include making sure you have an accurate diagnosis. Often, with ADD, there... Read more »
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