5 Ways to Get Help with Your ADHD

Sometimes we all can use a helping hand. You need support, or just someone who will listen, or maybe some advice from someone who’s been there. That’s especially true when you have Attention Deficit Disorder. Living with ADHD is hard. It’s even harder if you’re the only one in the family who has it, because […]

What to Do When Life Gets CRAZY

I know what you’re thinking. “What does she mean when life gets crazy? Mine’s crazy all the time!”. Allow me to clarify. There is your “normal” crazy life, and then there is crazy. Like chaos on steroids. Let’s face it. You may think your life is as full as it can be and you’re doing […]

Sleep Deprivation or ADHD?

I recently read an article in the New York Times written by Vatsal G. Thakkar, a clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at the NYU School of Medicine. The article, titled “Diagnosing the Wrong Deficit” explores the possibility that some individuals diagnosed as having ADHD are actually sleep deprived. I’ve actually been diagnosed with sleep deprivation […]

Fish Oil for ADHD

Today’s post is a guest post from Rita Baldini at All Treatment. Growing awareness of the potential risks of prescription drugs like Ritalin and Adderall for ADHD have left parents searching for natural treatments. In particular, one of the most discussed alternatives comes in the form of Omega-3 fatty acids. Studies have shown that many […]

A Serenity Room

My friend JayDee has what she calls a serenity room. It’s a space she created just for herself. She plans on using it when she’s having a bad day or just needs some alone time. Truthfully? I told her to take a picture of herself and put it where her husband will see it now […]

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, […]