What State is Your Home In?

No, I don’t mean like that. I mean like this. Have you ever heard the saying that the state of your home reflects your state of mind? Last week I wrote about depression and how taking Vitamin D – especially this time of year – can help. Apparently I should have added that you should […]

Are You Taking Your Vitamin D?

This time of year is perfect for depression, especially for those of us in the Northern hemisphere. And the farther north you get, the worse it is. A lot of it has to do with the weather. Cold and gray. We tend to stay indoors more and there isn’t enough sunshine to help brighten our […]

The Little Stuff

I’ve lived my whole life in the Midwest and as a result, I’ve learned one thing about snow. Those great big fat snowflakes that fall? Harmless. But those teeny, tiny ones that you can barely see? Deadly. You’re going to have anywhere from a few inches to a few feet. Weird, huh? You’d think the […]

How ADHD Interferes with Self Care

You know that I’m always telling your to take care of yourself – eat a healthy diet, drink plenty of water, exercise, and get enough sleep – for starters. And I know that you have the best intentions of doing just that. But intentions and actions are two different things. Sometimes you don’t take very […]

How Do You Unwind?

Like many of you, I have the “gift” of anxiety along with my ADHD. A few months ago, I was honored to be chosen as the Answers.com ADD Expert. So that meant writing an additional 20 articles each month in addition to this blog, my newsletter, and just life. Then shortly afterwards my 90 year […]

How ADHD Affects Your Weight, Part 3

Weight loss, ADHD an add woman

Last time we talked about how poor self regulatory skills and poor self awareness can affect your weight. Emotions and Your Weight Today’s topic is how your emotions can have an affect on your weight.   I probably don’t need to tell you that many of us reach for food when we’re bored, upset, or […]