But writing, even simply news stories, takes me forever. I write the lede,get distracted, and lose focus. When I try to pick up where I left off, my mind goes blank and I panic, furiously writing whatever comes to my head about the topic until suddenly, almost miraculously, the informa...
Part of living withattention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) as an adult is managing the mood swings that may come with it. Emotionally, there may be times when you feel very high or very low. But luckily, there are ways to cope with mood swings. Here are eight ideas: 1. Exercise....
Be specific when describing your problems. Figure out what concerns you want to address in your consultation. For instance: “At work, I find that I can’t stay on task or complete projects.”“I can’t find anything at home.”“My child is always losing toys and homework.” Consider...
When you have ADHD, you may find that big projects seem overwhelming. You might struggle to figure out where and how to get started, how to organize the steps of the project, and how to maintain motivation to get it done.5 Breaking tasks into smaller pieces can help you feel less overwh...
SMART goals are designed to make tasks clearer and easier to track, which can help keep you focused when time tends to blur. Specific: Instead of a vague goal like “Work on my project,” try “Write the first two paragraphs of my report.” Measurable: Include measurable details, like a...
In this article, learn ten secrets about how to write a story, and more importantly, how to write a story that's good.
People with ADHD often gethyper-focusedon the task at hand, especially if it interests them. Therefore, it can be hard to switch tasks when needed. They may also shut down when a parent or a peer does not act as expected, and might have trouble expressing what they’re experie...
And again.Back when I could still write. The Drones’ fourth album – the melancholy, incendiaryHavilah– came out a couple of months ago in Australia (it’s out worldwide in January), and the hipsters and the diehards, the drunks and the seafarers have been foaming at the mouth ever...
In addition, people with ADHD often have other mood or anxiety disorders, notes the CDC. Other common causes of distractibility, says Dr. Kelley, include: Parenting, especially when more than one child needs attention. Needing to stay focused on their needs can lead you to misplace important...
When students have a deficit in working memory, they do not remember to stop engaging in inappropriate behaviors. That is why students with ADHD often engage in the same inappropriate behaviors repeatedly, even though they have experienced consequences. Teachers have said to me, "I don't ...