Food and Anxiety

food, anxiety, social anxiety, ADHD

It’s That Time of Year Thanksgiving is almost here, and soon after that it will be Christmas. (Or Kwanzaa or Hanukkah.) And with all of that celebrating comes time spent with family, friends, loved ones, and probably some people we’d rather do without. Parties, special dinners, get togethers – they all involve eating. And sometimes […]

Clinical Trials for ADHD

Have you heard about clinical trials? A clinical trial is used to test a new drug, medical product or procedure, or simply a change in patient care in order to see if it is effective. Clinical trials may be conducted by research scientists, doctors, nurses, social workers, dietitians, and other healthcare workers. They may be […]

How to Supplement Your Treatment for Depression

How I Treat My Depression

A funny thing relating to my depression just happened about an hour ago. Even though it was Sunday and I had slept in, and the weather was sunny and beautiful, and it was only 1:30, I decided to take a nap, which was pretty convenient, since I still had my pajamas on. But the minute […]

Hormones and ADHD

There are very few times in your life when hormones won’t play a part. They come into play in adolescence as we begin to mature. That whole process can last for quite a while as I’m sure you know. Your monthly cycles will cause a fluctuation in your hormone levels, as will pregnancy and the […]

Can A Paleo Diet Help Your ADHD?

If you do a search online, you will find that some people recommend a paleo diet for ADHD symptoms. In case you don’t know – I didn’t – a paleo diet consists of meats, fruits, and vegetables with no dairy, grains, sugar, or processed foods. You also consume healthy fats, like olive and coconut oils. Because […]

Seasonal Blues

I know that it’s still fall, but when November arrives and Daylight Savings Time kicks in, it starts to feel more like winter. The days are shorter now, and it is dark a lot more – in the mornings and at night. I know that we have all the holiday celebrations to look forward to, […]