You have ADD: you have trouble at company meetings, you find yourself constantly daydreaming and being snapped back to paying attention when someone says your name. You consistently lose your keys, forget appointments and are one of the most disorganized people in the office. Your co-worker, on the other hand, has ADHD. He is constantly moving, constantly talking and never seems to complete anything, just moves from one project to the next. He always looks busy but he says he never feels...
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A few years ago, as part of an article I wrote, I suggested that exercise is very helpful for depression, purely based on my own... Read more »
So you go to your doctor or psychiatrist and you finally agree to take an antidepressant. Yet to your dismay you find that your depression... Read more »
Hi everybody My question for you today is: Have you ever felt different than everyone else due to your depression? Have you ever... Read more »
Searching for a job is hard enough when you are already gainfully employed and not depressed. But, add depression and maybe a recent job... Read more »
When you, or your child, were first diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, what name did the doctor give it? Did they say ADD? Or maybe... Read more »
When you have a child or children with ADHD, chances are you will spend time working with various school personnel. The different people you meet... Read more »
The excitement and anticipation that comes along with the holiday season is sometimes overwhelming for children, especially those with ADHD. ... Read more »
In Part II of this series, I described the notion of demoralization among individuals receiving chemotherapy. When individuals are demoralized, they... Read more »
Consistently work with teachers. Create a system of communication that will allow you to know on a daily or weekly basis how your child is doing in... Read more »