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Category Archives: ADHD
The ADHD Symptom Everybody Is Talking About
I changed the name of this article to the ADHD symptom everyone is talking about. Mostly because in the two years since I first wrote it, there has been a huge increase in awareness about rejection sensitive dysphoria. “The role of emotional management in adults with ADHD is something the DSM IV criteria don’t touch, […]
ADHD Women Need to Stop Hiding
Yes – you read that correctly, ADHD women need to stop hiding. I know that after years of subtle, and not so subtle messaging you believe that it’s not ok to show the world all parts of you. But that’s the thing – you’re not who you think you are. You are more. Many of […]
Making Positive Life Changes With ADHD
It might feel impossible but you can make positive life changes with ADHD. You’ve probably tried listening to podcasts, downloading free ebooks, and listening to all the ADHD online summits. And you probably still struggle to understand why it’s so hard to do the things that seemingly come easily to neurotypicals. In the Enclave we […]
Intense Emotions and ADHD
This is not a sponsored post but it does contain affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure and privacy statement. So… I’m guessing you are dealing with intense emotions and ADHD. How do I know? Well, I have ADHD, and I talk to a lot of other women about how ADHD impacts their […]
ADHD Women: A Study in Contrast
I have often thought that the lives of ADHD women are a study in contrast. From the outside you and I appear to conduct our lives rather haphazardly. Someone once told me having a conversation with me is a bit like talking to the Mad Hatter.I change subjects a lot. I get excited when talking […]
What It Takes To Make A Marriage Work
You know I’m gonna be honest about what it takes to make a marriage work when one partner has ADHD. It’s not easy, and it’s certainly not as much fun as watching those valentine themed movies on the Hallmark channel. But quality relationship are important, particularly when you and I often feel misunderstood and […]
ADHD and Numbing Out
I’ve been thinking about this article on ADHD and numbing out for over a month. In fact, I’ve used my verbal processing skills to talk through this already on the podcast. It comes down to this: I think I’ve been confusing numbing behaviors/buffering with relaxing. And think I’ve been doing it for at least 10 years. […]
Your Guide To Executive Functions: Action
Executive Functions: Action Executive functions are not easy to define. But symptoms are easier to spot. The most commonly reported symptom of ADHD in both adults and children is impulsivity. Acting and speaking impulsively can cause some problems in your life. The older you get, the more the world expects you to self-regulate. In the […]
Your Guide to Executive Functions: Memory
Of all of the executive functions, memory is the one I hear about most often. Not to get too deep, but memories are what make us human. Visualizing the past and future and predicting outcomes is what separates us from our pets. Think about the last thing you ate. Can you remember what it was? […]
