Friendship is deeply important to our well-being. It provides mutual acceptance, warmth, and trust between people. It’s a refuge and a place where you can safely be yourself and connect with others. Friends share interests, personal stories, and humor and enjoy spending time together. However, … Continue reading Making and Keeping Friends as an Adult with ADHD
Month: April 2023
Restoring Calm with Tone of Voice (T.O.V.) in Neurodiverse Families
Children and teens with ADHD often struggle with emotional reactivity and verbal impulse control. Negative feelings and unpleasant words can intensify in the blink of an eye so that the interaction derails quickly into hostility, screaming, and tears. Conversations can escalate into arguments quickly, upsetting … Continue reading Restoring Calm with Tone of Voice (T.O.V.) in Neurodiverse Families
Ask Dr. Saline: How to Make It Work in ADHD Relationships
Dear Dr. Saline, my wife has ADHD and I do not. Sometimes it’s so frustrating and we argue more than either of us want to. Can you please offer some support for managing ADHD in couples? Sign-up for my newsletter + Free Handout | Ask Dr. … Continue reading Ask Dr. Saline: How to Make It Work in ADHD Relationships
Ask Dr. Saline: Lower Stress, Build Tolerance and Focus on Self-Care
Dear Dr. Saline, in some of your articles, you discuss ways to lower stress. Is there a way to build stress tolerance for people with ADHD besides doing less? Most of my stress and anxiety come from missing clarity and new situations. ~ Jamison Sign-up … Continue reading Ask Dr. Saline: Lower Stress, Build Tolerance and Focus on Self-Care
Why Some People with ADHD Refuse to Ask for Help
Why you hate asking for help—and how to overcome your discomfort. Read More>> Key Points: Many adults with ADHD hate asking for help because of a fear of looking incompetent or weak. Perfectionism in combination with ADHD makes it tough to trust others to follow … Continue reading Why Some People with ADHD Refuse to Ask for Help
Relationship Rescue for ADHD Couples
Relationship experts answer reader questions and share their ADHD marriage advice for couples where at least one partner has an attention deficit. Read More>> Key Points: “How Do I Handle My Spouse’s Mood Changes?” “I Resent Having to Give My Partner with ADHD Constant Reminders” … Continue reading Relationship Rescue for ADHD Couples
Tips for Homework Routines with ADDitude Magazine
Learn more about how to establish healthy habits with your child. Watch More>> “If your child is taking medication, know that we want to do the homework as soon as they get home from school before the meds leave their body. The most effective thing … Continue reading Tips for Homework Routines with ADDitude Magazine
The ADHD Conflict Resolution Guide: Tools and Scripts for Settling Disagreements
Conflict – within families and in other relationships – is normal. But disagreement can grow heated when ADHD sparks anger, impulsivity, and intense emotions. Read More>> The best way to handle conflict is to prepare for it by creating a conflict resolution plan in advance. … Continue reading The ADHD Conflict Resolution Guide: Tools and Scripts for Settling Disagreements
How to Control Your Anger When ADHD Emotional Reactivity Kicks In
Yes, the ADHD brain is wired to overreact and feel emotions intensely. But you are not your ADHD reactivity. Read More>> Why anger and big emotions rock ADHD brains Amygdala hijack and emotional flooding Poor working memory Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria How to control ADHD-laced anger … Continue reading How to Control Your Anger When ADHD Emotional Reactivity Kicks In
Avoiding Mental and Emotional Burnout at Work
Feeling tired and unexcited about work these days? You may be stressed or suffering from burnout. Read More>> Persistent Stress Leads to Burnout The Key to Lowering Stress Pause and Give Yourself Time Learn How to Set Limits Tips to Reduce Mental & Emotional Burnout … Continue reading Avoiding Mental and Emotional Burnout at Work
