While our immune system can detoxify and eliminate many of the toxins we are exposed to each day, it can only do so much. If we are exposed to more toxins thanour immune system can processand eliminate, these toxins accumulate in body tissues. As toxins accumulate in our bodies, cells an...
ADHD Signs and Symptoms ADHD in adults can look different than in kids. While hyperactivity may lessen, other symptoms can take over, often blending into everyday life and going unnoticed. Emotional Sensitivity: Adults with ADHD often feel emotions strongly. Small annoyances can lead to big rea...
To start, you may discover that one of the hallmark signs of ADHD is experiencing deficiencies in executive functioning (aka executive dysfunction), which can present in a variety of ways. Understanding the link between ADHD and these deficiencies may help you or a loved one seek th...
One of the harmful aspects of low self-esteem is the loss of self-confidence and belief that you can change and grow. This feeling can be overcome, but it takes work and persistence. To get “unstuck,” adults with ADHD have to recognize, challenge, and dismiss the negative thinking that...
Talk therapy is an essential part of any treatment plan for ADHD adults. It aids you in understanding your disorder and how it affects you. It can also help you to improve your skills in dealing with your symptoms and improve your quality of life. ...
How can I help my child overcome driving anxiety and safely gain confidence behind the wheel?” While research indicates that ADHD is associated with driving risks, it doesn’t mean every single individual with ADHD is doomed to experience problems behind the wheel. With that in mind, the ...
If decluttering is such a good thing, then why can it be so hard to accomplish? For some, there may be emotional hurdles to overcome before finally being able to let go of their belongings. Others may not know how to declutter or where to start. And, of course, there is always that...
Murrell, A. R., Lester, E. G., and Sandoz, E. K. (2015). Grounding turbulent minds: the challenges of mindfulness-based interventions for college students with ADHD and how to overcome them. J. Coll. Stud. Psychother. 29, 314. doi:10.10 80/87568225.2015.1074022...
If you have ADHD, you may tend to try to manage things on your own, or maybe you know that you need help but don’t know where to start. Learn about how to talk with your loved ones about ADHD and where to find community support, both in-person and onlin
A Day in the Work Life With ADHD Why ADHD Makes It Hard to Focus ADHD is frequently diagnosed during childhood, but the symptoms usually persist into adulthood—although it may look slightly different in adults than in kids. The signs of ADHD may be more subtle in adults, but that does ...