Depression, Anxiety, and ADHD
I have had such a response to my articles about depression, anxiety, and ADHD that I have decided to start a group of some kind to continue the conversation. I have actually had a few requests for such a group and right now, I’m trying to decide on specifics. If you would be interested in […]
Exercise and ADHD
Last night I was on Twitter catching up with my friends. One of them asked where I’d been, since she hadn’t heard from me for a while. I explained to her that I had been having a rough time lately, with my depression getting worse. She told me that one of the things that helps […]
Depression and ADHD
Depression, like anxiety and many other things, is something that can occur along with ADHD. In fact, scientists have found a link between depression and ADHD, as well as between creativity and ADHD. Depression can happen at any time – even in childhood – and most often happens for no apparent reason. That is, there […]
Anxiety and ADHD
Anxiety can often be part of the package if you have Attention Deficit Disorder. In fact, studies indicate that 25-40% of people with ADHD also have anxiety, and that includes children. Anxiety often comes along with, or worsens, depression, which is another co-morbidity associated with ADHD. Anxiety can make ADHD symptoms much worse and more […]
5 Reasons I’m Glad I’m ADD
The question has been asked before – I think someone even did a study – but did you know that most adults with Attention Deficit Disorder wouldn’t change it if they could? I’m one of those people, and I’m glad I’m ADD. Want to know why? I’ll give you 5 reasons: 1. People with Attention […]
The Gift of ADHD
There have been some wonderful comments recently in response to my post Use Your Power for Good. Linda said “It’s funny how having ADD/ADHD can make me think that I am flawed when in fact it is an attribute in many ways.” And Carrie added that “Only when I learned that my ADHD was a […]