Dear Dr. Saline: Is it standard for an ADHDer to lie so vehemently? Like he has been caught red handed and he denies it while his hand is in the cookie jar? Or is this because he’s a 13 almost 14 year old boy that … Continue reading Truth and Trust: Managing Lying in Children and Teens with ADHD
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ADHD and Depression: 5 Strategies for Better Living
You’ve spent all the money, all the time, and all the energy planning for this – your son’s 11 year old birthday party. The gathering went off surprisingly well, everyone seemed to have a good time, and the day was filled with many special moments. … Continue reading ADHD and Depression: 5 Strategies for Better Living
Ask Dr. Saline: Do you have any advice for women with ADHD going through menopause?
Dear Dr. Saline, What advice do you have for women with ADHD going through menopause? I’m already pretty forgetful and moody, even before “going through the change”. Should I expect my ADHD symptoms to get worse? Would fluctuating hormones affect me? Any insights would be … Continue reading Ask Dr. Saline: Do you have any advice for women with ADHD going through menopause?
“Boosting or Breaking Productivity: The Impact of Hyperfixation on People with ADHD”
Are you ever so engrossed in an activity you love that you completely lose track of time? Does it seem like you lose sense of where you are and what’s happening around you? And when you snap back into the reality of what’s going on … Continue reading “Boosting or Breaking Productivity: The Impact of Hyperfixation on People with ADHD”
Ask Dr. Saline: Woman Diagnosed with ADHD at 40 Years Old
Dear Dr. Saline: I figured out I had ADHD about 10 years ago when my daughter was diagnosed. I have never been diagnosed because it was obvious to me after I learned so much. Now that my children are grown I have been concentrating more … Continue reading Ask Dr. Saline: Woman Diagnosed with ADHD at 40 Years Old
Avoiding Mental and Emotional Burnout at Work with ADHD
Feeling tired and unexcited about work these days? You may be stressed, or you could be suffering from burnout. But how can you tell these apart, and what will help you feel better? Understanding how stress and burnout relate can help you keep energized and … Continue reading Avoiding Mental and Emotional Burnout at Work with ADHD
ADHD and Imposter Syndrome: Stop Criticizing and Start Believing in Yourself
Do you dismiss a compliment or attribute success at your work to luck instead of your intelligence, creativity, or effort? Unfortunately, many adults (and kids) with ADHD have trouble accepting positive feedback about themselves. Years of hearing about their deficiencies or experiencing challenges related to … Continue reading ADHD and Imposter Syndrome: Stop Criticizing and Start Believing in Yourself
Learn how to Genuinely Live Free & Shine Your light with ADHD in 2023 Without Pressure or Promises
Sometimes I get a bit blue around New Year’s Day. With everybody making promises about things they want to change or do differently, I feel pressured instead of motivated, pressured to make another resolution about fixing some aspect of my life that could go better. … Continue reading Learn how to Genuinely Live Free & Shine Your light with ADHD in 2023 Without Pressure or Promises
4 New Ways to Create ADHD-Friendly Family Traditions
For many of us, this is the first holiday season we get to spend with friends and family after the past few years learning how to live a “new normal” during the pandemic. Although it made gathering difficult, it helped us realize the importance of … Continue reading 4 New Ways to Create ADHD-Friendly Family Traditions
How to Avoid Being Overwhelmed During the Holiday Season
Are you starting to feel stressed about the holidays? I am. This weekend as I was out doing errands, the Christmas music was loudly blaring in every store while people rushed around with lists in hand and frantic expressions. I wondered quietly why we put … Continue reading How to Avoid Being Overwhelmed During the Holiday Season