For as long as I can remember, my eating habits have been atrocious. What I didn’t know is that my struggle to manage my weight is an ADHD thing. ADHD impacts every part of a person’s life and it will impact your eating. The key is identifying the how so that you can do something […]
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ADHD and Anxiety: One, the Other, or Both?
This post contains affiliate links ADHD and Anxiety, at first glance, don’t seem as if they would have that much in common. What does inattention and forgetfulness have to do with “A feeling of apprehension and fear, characterized by physical symptoms such as palpitations, sweating, and feelings of stress?” Which, by the way, is the […]
What You Need to Know About Medication for ADHD Women
ADHD medication for adults tends to be a hot topic with a lot of bad information in circulation. But taking a stimulant was one of the best decisions I made for myself as an ADHD woman and it’s time to clear up some myths that won’t seem to die. Let’s start off with something important…I’m […]
ADHD: Disorder or Gift? It’s a Dialectic
Is ADHD a disorder or a gift? Friend or foe? Blessing or curse? I was surprised to find this question inspires a lot of controversy in the ADHD realm. In case you aren’t familiar, ADHD is classified as a disability–one that’s protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Although some still don’t believe ADHD is […]
I Should Have Known It Was ADHD When….
I’ve had ADHD problems since I was a kid, but wasn’t diagnosed until I was 28 years old. Off and on throughout the years, I’d had passing thoughts and a few people ask if I had ADHD but ultimately I really had no clue. Looking back though, I realize that these things [could or should […]
How to Practice Mindfulness Meditation for ADHD
Mindfulness meditation for ADHD is hard. Or anyone else who can relate to feeling totally scattered when they try to focus on their breathing. “I can’t meditate.” I can’t tell you how many times I hear this, read this, see this…especially from ADHDers. But honestly, a lot of people without ADHD say this, too. Meditation […]
The Surprising Truth About HSP And ADHD
Too many people have an obvious misunderstanding of what ADHD really looks like and how it impacts those of us with it. The HSP ADHD discussion really shows that misunderstanding in a big way. Here’s a hint: people with both HSP and ADHD will often ask themselves before learning more, “Why am I so sensitive?!” […]
When You Aren’t Living Up to Your Potential
Finding out I had ADHD changed my life Ever been told you weren’t living up to your potential? Been called a space cadet, lazy, or ditzy? Told you should try harder? Struggling to finish things but feeling overwhelmed by everything? And been told it was just anxiety? For years, I was treated for anxiety. I […]
How to Conquer the Clutter When You Have ADHD
If you have ADHD, home organization is likely something you need help with. One of the challenges of having ADHD is the cluttered home environment. Yes, we are MESSY! I have yet to meet an ADHDer that hasn’t struggle with this challenge in at least one place in their life, so if that’s you…you’re in […]
How to Master that To-Do List When You have ADHD
As an ADHDer, you probably find that your to do list gets unruly and you wonder how to get things done. How many weeks has “clean the house” been on that list? It’s ok, no need to raise your hand– we’ve ALL been there. And once you get around to it, how many times do […]