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
Author: Alla Lopatin
How To Stand Up For Yourself When You Have ADHD (at Work, in Friendship and with Your Partner)
Despite growing awareness about ADHD and neurodivergence, there is still a false assumption that somehow people with ADHD can be “less than.” What’s even worse is that many folks with ADHD internalize this stigma from a fairly young age and it grows into a negative … Continue reading How To Stand Up For Yourself When You Have ADHD (at Work, in Friendship and with Your Partner)
Does Having ADHD Mean Having A ‘Bad’ Memory? Not Necessarily.
==Many people with ADHD wonder if they have a ‘bad’ memory. It’s a short question with a complicated answer because it really depends on how your individual brain works. There are actually 3 types of memory: short-term, working, and long-term. Kids and adults with ADHD … Continue reading Does Having ADHD Mean Having A ‘Bad’ Memory? Not Necessarily.
Top 4 Mental Health Issues Facing Teens with ADHD in 2024
As we turn the new page on the calendar and welcome 2024, it’s common for many people to take stock of what happened in 2023 and what changes they would like to see for themselves, their families, their communities and even the world. One topic … Continue reading Top 4 Mental Health Issues Facing Teens with ADHD in 2024
Ask Dr. Saline: How Do I Stop Apologizing For My ADHD?
Dear Dr. Saline, I’m a senior in high school and I was diagnosed with ADHD in fifth grade. I get distracted easily, forget things and blurt things out more than I should. Then I feel really bad. I’m always saying “I’m sorry.” Last week, my … Continue reading Ask Dr. Saline: How Do I Stop Apologizing For My ADHD?
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?
Ask Dr. Saline: 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 … Continue reading Ask Dr. Saline: How do I avoid the perfectionism trap?
Ask Dr. Saline: How do I motivate myself and avoid procrastination?
Dear Dr. Saline, One of my resolutions for the new year is to be more productive at home and at work. I’m prone to procrastination and think my ADHD is partially to blame. But I really want to get more things done and feel that … Continue reading Ask Dr. Saline: How do I motivate myself and avoid procrastination?
Four Tips for Navigating Tricky Family Relationships This Holiday Season
While being with our family and extended relatives can be rewarding, fun and loving, very few people actually live the Hollywood depictions of holidays and family gatherings. Instead, many of us spend our time together carefully navigating a field littered with unexpected potholes, tripping up … Continue reading Four Tips for Navigating Tricky Family Relationships This Holiday Season
ADHD and Self-Acceptance: The Importance of Being Thankful for All That You Are
As we head into the holiday season beginning with Thanksgiving in the United States next week, this is typically a time to express gratitude for all that we have. This year, let’s also focus on being thankful for all that we are. Children and adults … Continue reading ADHD and Self-Acceptance: The Importance of Being Thankful for All That You Are