Boosting the Effects of Vitamin D
ADHD is sort of like Justin Bieber. It never travels alone; it always has an entourage. Many times, one of the hangers on is depression. Depression and ADHD seem to pair well with one another. When you live with ADHD, it’s not so easy to feel good about yourself. In fact, it’s easier to feel […]
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, […]
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 […]
How Exercise Helps ADHD
There have been a number of studies done that prove that exercise helps ADHD symptoms. Sometimes the positive effects can be evident as much as 24 hours later. But how does exercise help ADHD? Well on a practical level, exercise can help increase focus and attention and decrease impulsiveness. It also helps increase self confidence. […]
Cabin Fever and ADHD
Do you know what cabin fever is? It’s that feeling you get about this time of year when everything outside seems to be some shade of gray, you haven’t seen the sun in days, you’re sick of being cooped up in the house, and you just want to be warm. Those of us with ADHD […]