How Does Your ADHD Affect You?
I think that all of us who have ADHD hold back a little part of who we really are unless we are among people we are comfortable with. For instance, the day my daughter Sarah put a pot lid on her head and pretended it was a hat – in front of her boyfriend – […]
Fish Oil for ADHD
Today’s post is a guest post from Rita Baldini at All Treatment. Growing awareness of the potential risks of prescription drugs like Ritalin and Adderall for ADHD have left parents searching for natural treatments. In particular, one of the most discussed alternatives comes in the form of Omega-3 fatty acids. Studies have shown that many […]
How Essential Oils Can Help ADHD
Edited 1/22/19. Please note that there are many good essential oils out there. See this article for more information. Pure therapeutic grade essential oils, like doTERRA can be useful in treating ADHD symptoms because they contain small (natural) chemical components that can cross the blood – brain barrier and directly treat the brain. Lavender, for instance, […]
Artificial Sweeteners and ADHD
Yesterday I did something that I’ve been thinking about for a long time. I gave up artificial sweeteners and went back to sugar. You know that I’m big on eating real food, not processed, and I’m all for natural cures like herbs and essential oils if possible. (I’m not an extremist, though. Over the counter […]
Depression + Depression?
Depression can often come along with ADHD. Maybe you know that. Maybe you even are being treated for depression, like me. But did you know that despite being treated for depression, it’s still possible to become more depressed? I’ve been taking medication for depression for years. It’s been working for years. And yet lately, I’ve […]
Managing Anxiety
Anxiety is one of those things that often accompanies ADHD. Attention Deficit Disorder never travels alone; it always brings a friend or two. Depression, learning disabilities and anxiety are some of the more common ones. I have a daughter who suffers from anxiety (and I’ve experienced it myself at times) so I know how crippling […]