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
Questions to Ask Before Your Child’s ADHD Evaluation
Questions to Ask Before Your Child’s ADHD Evaluation You, your pediatrician, and/or the school suspects that your child has ADHD. Now what? Before you have your child evaluated, ask yourself (and other professionals) these key questions to better understand ADHD and your vital role in … Continue reading Questions to Ask Before Your Child’s ADHD Evaluation
How to Demobilize a Bully in 5 Steps
How to Demobilize a Bully in 5 Steps Children and teens with ADHD are often targeted by bullies who notice their impulsivity, clumsiness, or awkward social skills. Here, teach your child how to deal with a bully and become an upstander for other neurodivergent kids. … Continue reading How to Demobilize a Bully in 5 Steps
Why ADHD Masking Is a Form of Self-Sabotage
Why ADHD Masking Is a Form of Self-Sabotage Do you squander your precious time and energy trying to “act normal” at the expense of your mental health? That’s ADHD masking, which may include suppressing symptoms, trying to hide your ADHD in public settings, or denying … Continue reading Why ADHD Masking Is a Form of Self-Sabotage
“I Feel Judged and Attacked:” A Teen’s Eye View of RSD
“I Feel Judged and Attacked:” A Teen’s Eye View of RSD If someone doesn’t value spending time with me as much as I value spending time with them, I feel rejected. Last month, I said to one of my closest friends that I would like to … Continue reading “I Feel Judged and Attacked:” A Teen’s Eye View of RSD
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
