Nayeli and her wife, ahe/him non-binary lesbian, have a dom/sub dynamic. For her, this makes sex easier because it allows her to focus. “My wife lets me use my cellphone during sex [because] I have adhd AND he likes when I ignore him anyway,” she told me over Twitter DM. “...
Solden’s approach to helping women with ADHD focuses less on overcoming it than accepting it. When experts focus on strategies, tips, and tools for the brain, that merely feeds into a woman’s desire to change herself, Solden says. “Rather, a woman who has ADHD can learn to be herself...
Most people living with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have questions about starting or changing their meds to help control symptoms. Knowing how to get ADHD medication means understanding as much as possible about the diagnosis and assessment process, how to find a mental health pro...
When achild is struggling at school, it hurts. When it’s a child with ADHD, the pain can create lifelong wounds. There are many Daniels in our schools and communities, and it’s up to us to change the things we can do to make it work better. We can change our understanding, o...
Brain images show how meds help ADHDNauert, Rick
Children with ADHD don't always have the patience to wait their turn or concentrate on what peers say. They may come across as bossy; they find it easier to focus on what's happening in their own mind but more challenging to listen and process what others say. Their peers may eventually...
Strattera (atomoxetine) is one of the most common non-stimulant ADHD medications. It’s also considered the most effective one. Strattera comes as an oral capsule that can be taken with or without food. Strattera belongs to a class of medications known as selective norepinephrine reuptake ...
“ADHD honestly does feel like [a superpower] a little bit, especially in something like the marathon, because you’re having to focus on a really intense thing for a long time,” Seidel said. “I feel like I’m able to lock in in a way that I don’t know I could without ADHD....
Regarding sensory issues, the company notes, “From helping [people] tune out triggering sounds in social settings without feeling so distant to helping them focus at work, Loop earplugs help people with ADHD, autism, misophonia and more…” ...
Children:Young kids may have restless sleep due to being scared of sleeping alone, night terrors, ADHD, overstimulation, and using electronic devices before bed. If your child is regularly waking up, has frequent body movements during sleep, or has daytime impairment, they may have restless slee...