While stimulants are really effective for most people, there are many of us who need a more natural approach to treating ADHD. Whether due to a health condition, being unable to tolerate stimulants, meds haven’t worked for you, or you just prefer natural remedies for ADHD, there are a few things with some research behind […]
Mind Care
What if it’s not just Fibromyalgia but ADHD, too?
I was 28 when I was diagnosed with ADHD. At the age of 30, my doctor now thinks I have Fibromyalgia and it’s gotten me to thinking: Is there any connection between the two? It turns out, there IS. In one study, 45% of people with fibromyalgia had co-occurring ADHD. And researchers recommend that anyone […]
How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolution This Year
There is a subset of the population for whom the act of setting (and keeping) New Year resolutions is a beautiful fantasy. We’re talking unicorns and flying chocolate Pegasus material here. Anyone else in this exclusive club? Keeping new year goals can be so difficult. There are more than a few reasons for that. Unrealistic […]
How to Get Diagnosed with ADHD in Adults: Finding a Good Doctor
Too many of us have tried bringing up the subject of ADHD with a doctor only to be shut down with outdated and incorrect information. “You wouldn’t be able to sit still right now if you had it.” Or “Adults don’t have ADHD.” If you’ve wondered how to get diagnosed with ADHD as an adult […]
What You Need to Know About Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
If you’ve ever overthought a conversation with a friend until you literally had a meltdown, you might have Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. If you’ve ever been overtaken with irrational anger because of critical feedback from your boss, you might have Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. Truth is, RSD is really common in those of us with ADHD. Like, […]
How to Use Exercise to Help Your Mental Health the Most
You may have heard how exercise can be a huge benefit for your mental health. In case you didn’t know that, it’s true. But which exercise helps mental health the most? In my work with women who have survived the worst of the worst, exercise is the #1 coping skill most of my ladies report […]
How to Actually Enjoy the Holidays Even if You Hate Christmas
Do you roll your eyes every time you hear that Christmas is the “most wonderful time of the year!” but wish you could actually enjoy the holidays or at least hate Christmas a little less? This was my husband for the last 10 years we’ve been married (at least). I love the holidays, he hates […]
5 Shocking Reasons You Overeat when You have ADHD
If you’re like me, your own eating habits can spiral out of control pretty easily. A girl scout cookie can easily turn into most–or all–of the box. What you may not know is ADHD and Overeating go hand in hand. You may be surprised just how common this combination is and why. 1. ADHD and […]
7 Ways ADHD Actually Gets Worse When You’re an Adult
“People don’t have ADHD as adults. That’s just for kids.” Many friends, family members, and even doctors are under the wrong assumption that ADHD goes away when you turn 18. In the 1990’s we really believed that was true, but research since then has proven that statement wrong. Actually, most children with ADHD, grow up […]
The Key to Getting Motivated When You Have ADHD
Procrastination. Frustrating isn’t it? Especially when you’d like nothing more than to cross this nagging task off your list but you can’t seem to get yourself motivated to do it. And it ends up there indefinitely. Some people think that having ADHD means you are required to naturally have a lack of motivation. Like the […]