Do you feel overwhelmed by parenting responsibilities and the needs of elderly parents? Then you are smack in the middle of the sandwich generation. Given there are hereditary factors to ADHD, if you have ADHD, chances are your parents and your kids likely have it … Continue reading The ADHD Sandwich Generation: Unique Challenges of Multigenerational ADHD
Month: April 2024
Ask Dr. Saline: How Can I Stop Emotional Meltdowns As an Adult With ADHD?
Dear Dr. Saline, I’m an adult in my late 50’s and have finally been diagnosed with ADHD. One of the behavior patterns I’ve struggled with over the years is emotional meltdowns. I get easily overwhelmed by stress, worry, or uncomfortable social situations. At first I … Continue reading Ask Dr. Saline: How Can I Stop Emotional Meltdowns As an Adult With ADHD?
“I wish more people understood how it felt to be neurodivergent”: What to Know About Neurodiversity
Time for a societal change? Awareness of neurodiversity is one step, acceptance and valuing these differences are the goals. This would mean a shift from ‘corrective’ behaviour therapy offered by Early Intervention centres. Here’s what to know about the Neurodiversity movement. ‘There is nothing wrong … Continue reading “I wish more people understood how it felt to be neurodivergent”: What to Know About Neurodiversity
How do I avoid the perfectionism trap?
Dear Dr. Saline, I recently started my first full-time job after graduating from college and feel like I’m struggling with the adjustment. I’ve had the usual ups and downs in school which come with ADHD. But now that I’m working, my tendency toward perfectionism has … Continue reading How do I avoid the perfectionism trap?