Artificial Sweeteners and ADHD
Yesterday I did something that I’ve been thinking about for a long time. I gave up artificial sweeteners and went back to sugar. You know that I’m big on eating real food, not processed, and I’m all for natural cures like herbs and essential oils if possible. (I’m not an extremist, though. Over the counter […]
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. […]
doTERRA
You may have noticed this new logo on my site. The logo belongs to doTERRA Essential Oils. I have used essential oils in the past for things like headaches and calming or relaxing; I recently found an oil that I am using for my ADHD. More on that in a later post. The doTERRA logo […]
I Don’t Know How She Does It
“I Don’t Know How She Does It” is a movie with Sarah Jessica Parker about a working mom trying to balance work and family. Reality, of course, is not so neat and tidy and resolved in an hour or two. Real moms with small children have real struggles juggling it all, outside employment or not. […]