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
Category: Neurodiversity
Why delegation is hard and how to ask for help with confidence
Do you hate asking for help because it makes you look weak, helpless, or incompetent? Many adults with ADHD feel this way, and you’re not alone. You may think there’s shame in getting help because you’re worried about disappointing others or possibly failing. But when … Continue reading Why delegation is hard and how to ask for help with confidence
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
Holiday Giving: Low-Cost Gifts for Kids with ADHD That Warm the Heart
The holiday season is a time for giving and receiving, but a gift doesn’t have to be an item you buy or expensive to be special. Low-cost gifts can be more unique and warm the heart like no store-bought item can. That’s because these gifts … Continue reading Holiday Giving: Low-Cost Gifts for Kids with ADHD That Warm the Heart
Giving Thanks: 3 Ways to Express Gratitude During the Holidays
What better way to kick off the holiday season than by reflecting on what we are thankful for? Taking a moment to consider what you are grateful for and expressing appreciation will nourish and sustain your spirit and foster calm. It also strengthens your relationships … Continue reading Giving Thanks: 3 Ways to Express Gratitude During the Holidays
Tired of Wasting Time? Overcome ADHD Task Paralysis Today with 3 Proven Strategies
Do you ever face a task you know you need to do but feel frozen to begin? Task paralysis comes from a combination of being overwhelmed by what’s in front of you, disinterest in the task itself, and a negative expectation that you can actually … Continue reading Tired of Wasting Time? Overcome ADHD Task Paralysis Today with 3 Proven Strategies
The Myth of Multitasking & Ways to Create Better Routines that Help you Feel Less Stressed and Anxious
Can you relate to the following scenario? You are in the kitchen trying to prepare dinner while you are talking on the phone and checking your texts as soon as a notification appears. Meanwhile, your teenage son is watching television while doing math homework and … Continue reading The Myth of Multitasking & Ways to Create Better Routines that Help you Feel Less Stressed and Anxious
How to Help Kids with ADHD Understand the Future by Improving Time Management Today
Kids with ADHD struggle with feeling time which can make thinking about the future abstract and unreal. Time management is an executive functioning skill. Learning to cope with it requires accepting your challenges and understanding that it’s constantly changing. Many people with ADHD who struggle … Continue reading How to Help Kids with ADHD Understand the Future by Improving Time Management Today
