Another Look at Depression
Depression is one of those “gifts” that often accompanies ADHD. Attention Deficit Disorder never comes alone, it always brings a friend or two such as depression, anxiety, learning disabilities or even asthma. If you are being treated for depression and still find yourself struggling to get through the day, you might want to reconsider the […]
Getting Dressed with ADHD
Way too many years ago the Bangles had a song called “Manic Monday”. One of my favorite lyrics was: Got to be to work by nine And if I had an air-o-plane I still couldn’t make it on time ‘Cause it takes me so long Just to figure out what I’m gonna wear Boy, I […]
Spending and ADHD
The challenges that ADHD presents can be especially challenging when it comes to money. Not paying attention, being forgetful, lack of organizational skills – these can really impact your financial situation if you are the one in charge of the money. Depression or low self esteem can cause trouble when it comes to credit cards […]
The Allure of Shiny New Things
Certain people – women, people with ADHD, blonds to name a few – are sometimes said to be distracted by shiny objects. It’s a snarky implication that seems to indicate lower intelligence. We ADDers actually tend to be quite intelligent although the average person may not think so. Still, it’s true that we can be […]
Passion Flower
Did you know that Passion Flower in it’s herbal form can be used to treat many symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder? I have often used Passion Flower as a sleep aid. Not only does it help me fall asleep, it helps me stay asleep, which is my biggest problem. Passion Flower is also good for […]
The Key to Beginning
One of the things I hear over and over again is about being so overwhelmed by something – usually housekeeping – that you don’t know where to begin. I totally get that. I think we all do. In fact, it’s one of the things we talk about in my ADD Coaching Program. Here are some […]