Overcoming Overwhelm
If you have ADHD then you know what being overwhelmed feels like. So much to do and no clear place to begin. Lately I’ve been experiencing overwhelm myself. I have a lot of projects that I want to work on and a lot of ideas in my head but I’m just not sure where to […]
My Brain is Mush
Not enough sleep can make your ADHD symptoms worse. For example: My is . I can’t clearly because I did not get enough . I could not because we went to our neighbor’s . I guess the excitement was too much. Maybe tomorrow I will be more and can a better post.
Do You Tell?
Do you tell anyone that you have ADHD? And if so, who do you tell and why? That can be a really touchy subject. Of course everyone knows I have ADHD 🙂 but most people don’t announce it to the extent that I do. In general, I don’t think that it’s anyone’s business whether or […]
Participate in a Research Study!
If you have a child between the ages of 5-13 who has been diagnosed with ADHD and you would be interested in participating in a research study, you might want to check this out. Erica Merson, a doctoral student at the University of Maryland is conducting a study about moms of kids with ADHD aged […]
Are You Worthless?
Well of course not. But I bet you feel that way sometimes. And what about your family and friends or co-workers? How much do they think you’re worth? People with ADHD almost always have low self esteem. When you have a “deficit” and a “disorder” then it’s assumed that you are damaged somehow and therefore […]
Breathing for ADHD
Kind of sounds like a charity event doesn’t it? Instead of running a 5K race to raise awareness about ADHD, we’re just going to breathe instead. Well, no. Thats not exactly what I mean. Deep controlled breathing can actually help your ADHD symptoms. You can control your anxiety, improve your focus, and begin to relax. […]