Examiner.comAutism and ADHD on the rise in childrenExaminer.comThe subject of Autism and ADHD is one that is rarely covered because of its enigma. Parents who have children with these disorders are baffled and and more »
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ADHD Drugs: Sudden Death Risk Higher? - WebMD
Visit BulgariaADHD Drugs: Sudden Death Risk Higher?WebMDJune 15, 2009 -- A new study suggests that children and teens who take stimulants like Ritalin for ADHD have an increased risk for sudden Is Ritalin Too Risky for Kids With ADHD?U.S. News & World ReportChildren taking ADHD medication may be at risk of sudden cardiac deathNew York Daily NewsADHD stimulants raises kids' heart attack risks, FDA holds its Los Angeles TimesWall Street Journal -ABC News -Huffington Postall 402 news articles » -
Adderall alertStudents use drug to stay sharp, but it comes at a price - The Register-Guard
Adderall alertStudents use drug to stay sharp, but it comes at a priceThe Register-GuardOthers simply don't take their prescriptions or don't have ADHD, and sell their entire monthly supply of pills. But pinpointing how many students use and Popularity of brain-boost pills drives debateArizona RepublicPrescription drug abuse growing in IndianaIndianapolis Starall 4 news articles » -
Impulse Control: Helping ADHD Students Manage Their Behaviors - ADDitude
ADDitudeImpulse Control: Helping ADHD Students Manage Their BehaviorsADDitudeADHD children often get in trouble for acting on their impulses. Find techniques for home and school that will help children with attention deficit disorder Potential Utility of Screening Selected Injured Children for ADHDAAP Grand Rounds (registration)all 3 news articles » -
Hundreds of Genes Could Be Linked to ADHD - Forbes
Hundreds of Genes Could Be Linked to ADHDForbesMany of these genes were known to be involved in learning, behavior, brain function and neurodevelopment, but this is the first study to link them to ADHD. and more »
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Little People Call For FCC To Ban 'Midget' (WSB-TV 2 Atlanta)
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Rise in number of pupils with special educational needs (Guardian Unlimited)
5 Jul 2009 | 11:13 amBiggest SEN jump is in state secondary schools, figures show Almost 18% of pupils in English schools have special educational needs (SEN), government figures released today show. The proportion has steadily grown over the last four years, from 14.9% in 2005 to 17.8% in 2009, according to statistics from the Department for Children, Schools and Families. In state secondary schools, the proportion ... -
Employee Killed In Disney Monorail Accident (WJXT Jacksonville)
5 Jul 2009 | 5:27 amORLANDO, Fla. -- Walt Disney World says a monorail at the Florida theme park is out of service after an employee death. The Reedy Creek Fire Department told Orlando television station WESH that two monorails collided around 2 a.m. Sunday, killing the operator of one of the trains. -
Former D.C. Mayor Barry Charged With Stalking (WGAL 8 Susquehanna Valley)
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Cognitive drugs (The Arizona Republic)
4 Jul 2009 | 11:11 pmCognitive drugs.
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VYVANSE CII Provided Significant Efficacy At 14 Hours After Administration In Adults With ADHD In An Adult Simulated Workplace Environment
2 Jul 2009 | 1:00 amShire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY), the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, announced results from a Phase 3b study that found VYVANSE® (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) CII demonstrated significant efficacy at 14 hours after administration during a simulated workplace environment study in adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). -
New Goal To Get More People With Learning Disabilities Into Work, UK
25 Jun 2009 | 1:00 amPeople with a learning disability will be helped into paid jobs to close the employment gap, Jonathan Shaw, Minister for Disabled People and Phil Hope, Minister for Care Services pledged today. The goal is set out in the new cross-government Learning Disability Employment Strategy, published today. The strategy sets out a vision to increase the number of real jobs for people with learning disabilities with appropriate support being provided. -
ADHD Genes Found; Known To Play Roles In Neurodevelopment
24 Jun 2009 | 3:00 amPediatric researchers have identified hundreds of gene variations that occur more frequently in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than in children without ADHD. Many of those genes were already known to be important for learning, behavior, brain function and neurodevelopment, but had not been previously associated with ADHD. -
Do ADHD Drugs Cause Sudden Death?
18 Jun 2009 | 1:00 amThis week, a study came out that scared us big-time ... it suggests that children and teens who take stimulants like Ritalin for ADHD have an increased risk for sudden cardiac death. Our pediatrician weighs in. A new study in The American Journal of Psychiatry suggests that children and teens who take stimulants like Ritalin for ADHD have an increased risk for sudden cardiac death. -
Study Links ADHD Drugs To Sudden Death In Children
16 Jun 2009 | 2:00 amA new study by researchers in the US suggests there may be a link between the use of stimulant drugs for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and sudden cardiac death in healthy children, but the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), who funded the study with the National In
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Redmond Chiropractor - Best Chiropractor in Redmond
4 Jul 2009 | 4:15 pmA Review of Dr. Daniel Hanson, a Very Uniquem, Non-traditional, and an Awesome Chiropractor in Redmond, WA. -
The Cognitive Neuroscience of Response Inhibition: Relevance for...
3 Jul 2009 | 4:09 pmNEW NEW Abstract Psychological functions that are behaviorally and neurally well specified may serve as endophenotypes for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder research. -
KCK School Honored
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The Drug Companies Are At It Again: Doctors Prescribing Psychiatric Drugs for Weight Loss
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ADHD may have a placebo effect on caregivers
1 Jul 2009 | 2:07 pmExclusive savings on ADHD products and much, much more! Start saving today! ADHD may have a placebo effect on caregivers UPDATED 2009-07-01 Researchers in New York say that ADHD medications such as Ritalin and Adderall may have a placebo effect, but not on children--on caregivers.
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Placebo Effects In Caregivers May Change Behavior Of Children With ADHD
30 Jun 2009 | 2:00 amStimulant medications, such as Ritalin and Adderall, are the accepted treatment to stem hyperactivity in children with attention deficit-hyperactive disorder and improve their behavior. Now a recent review of research by pediatric psychologists suggests that such medication, or the assumption of medication, may produce a placebo effect -- not in the children, but in their teachers, parents or other adults who evaluate them. -
ADHD Genes Found, Known To Play Roles In Neurodevelopment
23 Jun 2009 | 11:00 pmPediatric researchers have identified hundreds of gene variations that occur more frequently in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder than in children without ADHD. Many of those genes were already known to be important for learning, behavior, brain function and neurodevelopment, but had not been previously associated with ADHD. -
Did Mozart Really Have ADHD? History Of Hyperactivity Off-base, Says Researcher
28 May 2009 | 8:00 pmA Canadian researcher working in the UK says doctors, authors and educators are doing hyperactive children a disservice by claiming that hyperactivity as we understand it today has always existed. -
Poor Attention In Kindergarten Predicts Lower High School Test Scores
28 May 2009 | 11:00 amAs thousands of students nationwide prepare to leave high school, anew study shows a clear link between attention problems early in school -- as early as kindergarten -- and lower high school test scores. -
Cognition Already Seriously Impaired In First Episode Of Schizophrenia
18 May 2009 | 8:00 pmSignificant and widespread cognitive problems appear to exist in schizophrenia in its earliest phase, making it very hard for people with the disorder to work, study or be social, according to a new study.
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Med Tested at 14 Hours in Workplace Setting
2 Jul 2009 | 1:56 pmVyvanse found to be successful in controlling ADHD symptoms, according to the drug maker's trial... -
ADHD Meds Have Placebo Effect--For Caregivers
30 Jun 2009 | 11:57 amNew study shows that parents and teachers may have a change in attitude toward a... -
ADHD Genes Found
26 Jun 2009 | 8:08 amResearchers have identified gene variations that occur more commonly in children with attention deficit disorder... -
Court Rules ADHD Student Entitled to Private Ed
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ADHD Drivers More Prone to Car Accidents
25 Jun 2009 | 1:44 pmA new study reveals that nearly half of all older adults with ADHD experience a...
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Latest ADHD Headlines: VYVANSE CII Provided Significant Efficacy At 14 Hours After Administration In Adults With ADHD In An Adult Simulated Workplace Environment
2 Jul 2009 | 1:00 amShire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY), the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, announced results from a Phase 3b study that found VYVANSE® (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) CII demonstrated significant efficacy at 14 hours after administration during a simulated workplace environment study in adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). -
Dr Doug on ADHD Headlines: Are Stimulant Medications Associated with Sudden Death in Children?
25 Jun 2009 | 2:58 pmA recent study published in The American Journal of Psychiatry got everyone’s attention when it suggested that there may be an “association” between the use of stimulant medications, such as Ritalin, and “sudden cardiac deaths” in children that were considered to be “healthy” prior to their deaths.read more -
Latest ADHD Headlines: New Goal To Get More People With Learning Disabilities Into Work, UK
25 Jun 2009 | 1:00 amPeople with a learning disability will be helped into paid jobs to close the employment gap, Jonathan Shaw, Minister for Disabled People and Phil Hope, Minister for Care Services pledged today. The goal is set out in the new cross-government Learning Disability Employment Strategy, published today. The strategy sets out a vision to increase the number of real jobs for people with learning disabilities with appropriate support being provided. -
Latest ADHD Headlines: ADHD Genes Found; Known To Play Roles In Neurodevelopment
24 Jun 2009 | 3:00 amPediatric researchers have identified hundreds of gene variations that occur more frequently in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than in children without ADHD. Many of those genes were already known to be important for learning, behavior, brain function and neurodevelopment, but had not been previously associated with ADHD. -
Latest ADHD Headlines: Do ADHD Drugs Cause Sudden Death?
18 Jun 2009 | 1:00 amThis week, a study came out that scared us big-time ... it suggests that children and teens who take stimulants like Ritalin for ADHD have an increased risk for sudden cardiac death. Our pediatrician weighs in. A new study in The American Journal of Psychiatry suggests that children and teens who take stimulants like Ritalin for ADHD have an increased risk for sudden cardiac death.
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Brain Warm-up Exercises: Summer is the Ideal Time to Begin
9 Jun 2009 | 6:09 pmBrain Warm-up Exercises: Summer is the Ideal Time to Begin We have written about exercises to warm-up your ADHD child’s brain in the recent past and we want to encourage you to use the summer vacation months to learn these routines so that they will be “routine” by the time school begins again in the fall. Like athletes in the off-season, our children with learning challenges need to use their time wisely in the summer to prepare for the fall. The exercises that we recommend have been gathered from a variety of sources, including my friends in education and baseball, my years in private… -
ADHD Diet : Summer's the Time to Try It!
26 May 2009 | 9:10 pmThoughts for This Summer School is almost out and summer vacation is nearly upon us. How will you spend the time wisely to prepare your child for success in the next school year? How will you use the time to improve your child’s ADHD symptoms? We have several suggestions for you, and here is merely the first. ADHD Diet : Summer's the Time to Try It! Since summer usually brings a bit more flexibility it is a good time to give an ADHD Diet a serious try. We have our own eating program for ADHD here, and there are other good programs available online to consider. Any good eating program will… -
Clonicel (Clonidine), Methylphenidate (Ritalin), and ADHD
15 May 2009 | 2:38 pmClonicel. Sciele Pharma, a Shionogi Company based in Atlanta, GA, and Addrenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc., of Durham, SC, are working together to bring a long-acting version of Clonidine to the ADHD treatment regime. They have collaborated on the development of Clonicel, which is in Phase III clinical trials and has shown positive benefits in treating certain symptoms of ADHD, especially when combined with stimulant medications such as Ritalin. Read more of the article... -
Clonicel (Clonidine), Methylphenidate (Ritalin), and ADHD
15 May 2009 | 1:50 pmClonicel. Sciele Pharma, a Shionogi Company based in Atlanta, GA, and Addrenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc., of Durham, SC, are working together to bring a long-acting version of Clonidine to the ADHD treatment regime. They have collaborated on the development of Clonicel, which is in Phase III clinical trials and has shown positive benefits in treating certain symptoms of ADHD, especially when combined with stimulant medications such as Ritalin. Read more of the article... -
Healthy Families and Strong Marriages - a Profile
21 Apr 2009 | 8:09 pmCHARACTERISTICS OF HEALTHY FAMILIES AND STRONG MARRIAGES There have been a number of studies done that have looked for the common traits or characteristics of “healthy families,” and we believe that putting your efforts into making these traits characteristic of your marriage and family will help to strengthen your ADHD marriage. Here are some of the traits that have been consistently identified in these studies: Healthy families and strong marriages are characterized by supportive, encouraging, and honest communication. They practice the ancient advice of St. Paul in Ephesians 4:29,…
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July 4th: Playing it safe with fireworks
2 Jul 2009 | 5:10 pmOfficials say 70 percent of fireworks-related accidents happen between June 20th and July 20th every year, with the largest number of people injured by the devices falling into the 14- to 17-year-old age group. -
Hospitals close to agreeing to accept Medicare cuts
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Hormone may affect neurological disease risk in women
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ADHD meds may have a placebo effect on caregivers
1 Jul 2009 | 10:06 amResearchers in New York say that ADHD medications such as Ritalin and Adderall may have a placebo effect, but not on children--on caregivers. -
Panel urges U.S. to compare Alzheimer's, ADHD therapies
1 Jul 2009 | 8:34 amAn Institute of Medicine (IOM) committee is urging the U.S. government to fund studies to compare treatment options for ADHD, Alzheimer's disease, and other conditions.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for ADHD
3 Jul 2009 | 7:40 amCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of therapy that analyzes the underlying reasons for certain thought patterns and helps people to change the way they view themselves and the way they react to these thoughts. For example, people with ADHD often have issues of low self-esteem. Thoughts such as "I am worthless" or "I can't do..." can interfere with the ability for someone to succeed. CBT would help to look at these thought patterns as... -
Question of the Week: Summer Plans for Kids with ADHD
2 Jul 2009 | 11:17 amIt is now the Fourth of July weekend and summer is in full swing. For some parents, summertime is a more laid back time. There are no teachers to talk with, homework to supervise or school tests and projects to get ready for. For other parents, summer is even more difficult than the school year. Children are bored and inactivity for children with ADHD? Well, impulsive behaviors can get kids into trouble and constantly finding activities is hard... -
Sample IEP
29 Jun 2009 | 3:17 pmMany children with ADHD are eligible for accommodations or modifications at school, either through an Individualized Educational Program (IEP) or Section 504, when symptoms of ADHD interfere with a child's ability to learn. If a student is found to be eligible, a team, comprised of school administration, teachers and parents normally meet to discuss the current abilities and performance of the student, expected progess and... -
ADHD Question of the Week: How Does ADHD Affect Your Relationships?
24 Jun 2009 | 7:05 pmI am starting a new feature here at ADHD Central, "Question of the Week". Each week I will introduce a new question. Hopefully, we will see many different responses. Your response may just brighten someone's day or help someone understand ADHD just a little bit better. To start off, the question this week is: "How does ADHD affect your relationships?" -
FDA Recommends Continuing Medication Based on Limitations on New Study
16 Jun 2009 | 4:09 pmADHD medications are once again in the news this week. A study released this week indicated an association between stimulant medications and sudden death. Even so, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stated that children should not stop taking the medication. An article, "FDA Cites Limitations of ADHD Drug Study", [2009, June 16, Jared Favole, The Wall Street Journal] explains that the FDA said, "There isn't enough evidence...
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Special June Contest
20 Jun 2009 | 10:27 amThe ADD Book Clubwill be discussing the new book More Attention, Less Deficit: Success Strategies for Adults with ADHD by Dr. Ari Tuckman during a special summer session. You can win a Free membership to the ADD Book Club for July and August. Contest details and a special bonus will be announced promptly at 9:00 pm EDT on June 30, 2009 during Dr. Ari Tuckman's Live Teleseminar: Coping Mechanisms that Work (and Don't Work) for Adults with ADHD.Sign up now>>> -
1000 Members in 5 months
11 Jun 2009 | 7:48 pmIn just 5 short months the Women with ADHD online support network has reached more than 1000 members! If you are woman with ADD / ADHD make sure you stop by Women with ADHD. There's an active message board forum area to give and get support from other women with ADHD. There's also a chat room and ADHD Coach Becca Colao hosts a weekly support chat on Tuesdays at 9:30 am New York Time. There are also some other great resources at the Women with ADHD online support network for you to check out! -
Call Your Doctor!!
6 Jun 2009 | 9:31 amI think that online support communities for ADD / ADHD are great. Sites like ADD Forums and Women with ADHD really help people connect with each other and learn more about Attention Deficit Disorder. However, online Attention Deficit Disorder support communities are not a one stop place for everything related to ADHD.People who are taking medication for ADHD need to communicate with their doctors about side effects! If you are having chest pains or trouble breathing you should not be over at ADD Forums writing a detailed post about it. You should be contacting your doctor, calling 911, or on… -
Adult ADHD Today Show Segment
5 Jun 2009 | 10:46 amI just learned from my friend and colleague Jennifer Koretsky that the NBC Weekend Today Show will be airing a segment about Adult ADHD this Sunday morning. The Adult ADHD segment is scheduled to are at 8:15 am EDT on a Sunday morning. I am assuming that the purpose is of this segment is to educate the general public about Adult ADHD and help those people struggling with Adult ADHD symptoms find help. I'm thinking the NBC Weekend Today Show didn't research Adult ADHD too well if they think a typical person with undiagnosed ADHD will be awake and watching the Today Show that early on a Sunday… -
Events for Women with ADD / ADHD
4 Jun 2009 | 2:44 pmThis coming Monday, June 8th I will be speaking at the Virtual ADHD Family Summit about Women and Girls with ADD/ADHD. The Virtual ADHD Family Summit is free and you can listen via the telephone or internet. My interview begins at 9:00 pm EDT.Next Tuesday and every Tuesday morning Becca Colao will be hosting a chat over at the Women with ADHD Online Community. This chat is free and open to all members of the Women with ADHD Online Community. Just log into Women with ADHD and click the chat link towards the bottom right of the site.
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Health Buzz: Depression Gene Debunked and Other Health News
Depression Gene Gets Debunked Researchers announced yesterday they could find no link between a particular gene and depression, contrary to an earlier, much-celebrated scientific finding, the New York Times reports. A 2003 study followed nearly 850 people from birth to age 26 and showed that those with a gene variant involved in the regulation of serotonin, a hormone in the brain that can affect mood, were more likely to get depressed if they were stressed. That finding got scientists, doctors, and patients excited to think researchers had found depression's cause and started them thinking… -
ADHD Medication and Sudden Death: How to Avoid the Risk
Are Ritalin and other stimulant drugs too risky for children? That’s the question raised by new research that found a higher risk of sudden death in children taking stimulants for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. I wrote about that study yesterday, but it’s worth an update because the issue continues to be so confusing and controversial. And Madelyn Gould, the author of the study in the American Journal of Psychiatry, gave me practical advice for parents of the 2.5 million children who take stimulants for ADHD. Her recommendation: Stay the course, but make sure your… -
Is Ritalin Too Risky for Kids With ADHD?
Just when parents thought they could spend a week or two not worrying about the health effects of Ritalin, Adderall, and other drugs used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, another study comes along to raise the question once again: Are the medications used to treat ADHD safe enough for kids? Again, the answer is: Probably. The latest worry spike comes from a report that assessed the risk in children who died suddenly between 1985 and 1996. Researchers led by Madelyn Gould, a professor of clinical epidemiology and psychiatry at Columbia University Medical Center, found that 10… -
Health Buzz: Salmonella-Tainted Pistachios and Other Health News
Salmonella Scare Leads to Recall of Pistachios The Food and Drug Administration is recommending that consumers avoid eating food containing pistachios in the wake of another salmonella scare. The FDA and the California Department of Health are looking into salmonella contamination of pistachios made by Setton Pistachio in Terra Bella, Calif. The company has stopped distributing processed pistachios and is voluntarily recalling about 1 million pounds of pistachios, which were used as ingredients in an array of foods. Several illnesses have been reported so far that may be linked to… -
ADHD Drugs Don't Help Children Long Term
Stimulant drugs like Ritalin that are used to treat ADHD don't improve children's symptoms long term, according to new research published online in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. That may come as a surprise to parents, but ADHD researchers have been arguing for the past 10 years over the findings of the Multimodal Treatment Study of Children with ADHD. Called the MTA study, it is the largest study conducted to compare the benefits of medication to behavioral interventions. This latest report from the MTA study tracked 485 children for eight years and…
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What's your de-stress dance?
5 Jul 2009 | 10:49 amIt begins.... Not with a gentle breeze upon my cheek or an intriguingly robust (at least in some areas) cuddle, smoothly followed by a 'mmm ya'wanna'? But rather with that leap out of your skin BZZZZZZZZZZZZTTTTTTTTTTTTT omg omg where's the button!(Don't tell me to try music it just become background music to my dreams and sometimes disturbingly so.) Followed by the mad dash morning routine that could probably compete for the guiness book of world records. I once severely sprained my ankle jumping out of bed. And then I sit down on my chair awaiting the big hands movement for the time to get… -
Anyone tried the weight loss pills: Super Slim for treating ADHD ?
5 Jul 2009 | 10:10 amhttp://www.ecplaza.net/tradeleads/se...megranate.html Super Slim pills have been banned in Romania because they contain amphetamines :D A box with 30 pills costs 15 $ and i think i still can buy one. -
How do you know if you have Bipolar Disorder?
5 Jul 2009 | 8:54 amWell I've just realized that I don't have everything together yet and actually have a long way to go. I guess I'm only 24 and can't know it all. I'm not dx'ing myself again. Since I've already done that with my ADHD pretty much. But recently I've noticed massive increases and decreases in my mood. Before the "good news", I was smooth and steady in terms of my SSRI + Stim treatment. But when this "best thing that could ever happen to me" happened, I turned somewhat manic for two days. Now the next day, a stupidly chosen addy holiday, on the other hand, I went further downhill than I've ever… -
Did adderall make my memory worse??????
5 Jul 2009 | 8:19 amI took adderall for about 2 months 10mg IR 3x a day. Now I seem to be forgetting a lot more than I should be even other people have noticed. What is wrong? Will this ever go away or is my memory permanently damaged? Is there anything that can help improve it??? -
Still somewhat in denial
5 Jul 2009 | 8:02 amI dunno - I just don't think I'm ever going to get myself officially diagnosed. I don't know what it would accomplish... For one thing, even though I share so many symptoms with you all, I'm still having a hard time believing that THIS is adhd. I think that sure, I exhibit adhd SYMPTOMS, but maybe I developed those through my diet and just habit, you know? (Like I said, denial. Lalala) So anyway, I'm going to go gluten-free and sugar-scarce, in addition to behavior modifications, and see what happens. Also I'm afraid to start on meds because I don't want any horrid side effects... so I'd…
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Adult ADD Today Show
8 Jun 2009 | 2:20 pmCongratulations to ADHD Coach and author Jennifer Koretsky. She was featured in a segment about Adult ADD on the the NBC Today Show. If you missed the Adult ADD Segment you can watch it right here! Make sure you watch it all the way to the end!! Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy -
Manage Negative Beliefs to get Rewarding Results
31 May 2009 | 4:31 pmMany people with ADHD were told as children (or even as adults) that they're lazy or not good enough in some way. When you are given the same message over and over again, a cycle begins where the other person's message becomes your belief (even if it has no bearing in reality) and it can negatively impact the rest of your life.It doesn't have to be this way. You can choose another path. Once you understand and are aware of your Belief Cycle, you can consciously choose your beliefs making it more likely you will get the results you want in life. The BELIEF CYCLEACTIONS >>>… -
5 Reasons You Should Join The ADHD Career Network on LinkedIn
22 May 2009 | 10:20 amA longtime passion of mine has been to help people find happiness and satisfaction in their careers. In my coaching practice I work with clients who are smart, creative and hardworking but are not thriving in the workplace because the career that they have chosen is not a match for their skills and interests. So, I started this group as an ADD-Friendly place for people to share advice and make connections with others. You need to join this group if… 1. You are an ADDer who is struggling in your current career and who wants to learn how to work… -
2 Weeks of Free ADD Coaching
6 May 2009 | 2:38 pmIf you are thinking about working with an ADHD Coach but aren't quite ready to make a 3 month commitment? Have you heard about Group Coaching but aren't sure if it's right for you? Would you like the opportunity to work with 4 different ADHD Coaches?If you answered yes then it's time to try out the ADD Coaching Club. If you sign up for the ADD Coaching Club by May 12, 2009 you will get a 2 week free membership. -
ADHD Workplace Coaching Group
6 Apr 2009 | 3:08 pmJoin A New Coaching Group Facilitated By Kim Collins, SCAC Are you concerned about keeping your job in this uncertain economy?Do you want to be more productive at work?Are you working hard but still not producing the results you want? With the constant threat of layoffs and restructuring, the workplace is becoming more stressful every day. For adults struggling with ADHD, this stress can present even more of a challenge These days there is no such thing as job security so you not only have to manage your ADHD, you also have to capitalize on your strengths and increase the value you bring to…
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Registration for the Virtual AD/HD Conference Opens Saturday!
25 Jun 2009 | 2:39 pmLast year, the Virtual AD/HD Conference™ brought together over 400 people who were eager to get the latest information and strategies for AD/HD management and interact with the top experts in the field -- all while personally connecting with one another from the comfort of home! We welcomed adults, parents, spouses/partners, doctors, therapists, advocates, coaches, counselors, and many more in the AD/HD community. And we're doing it again this year! This Saturday, June 27th, we'll be opening the virtual doors for conference registration. Early birds will save $50 off the registration fee! -
10 Benefits of Having Attention Deficit Disorder
25 Jun 2009 | 1:44 pmThere is a common misconception in the world that having ADD is a bad thing. While the ADD-wired brain certainly presents some challenges, it also offers some incredible benefits. I thought this would be a great time to offer a reminder about how being different can be an advantage! The following is a list of characteristics that I consistently see in my clients, friends, and colleagues with ADD. 1. Compassion. People with ADD have a tremendous power to connect with other people. But it goes a step further than that. We also have an advanced ability to empathize with others, and to see many… -
It's Time to Get Your Career in Gear!
15 Jun 2009 | 11:11 amIf you found the strategies in my last post helpful, then you may want to consider joining us for the Get Your Career in Gear Webinar this Wednesday, June 17th. Whether you're searching for a job, or trying to hang on to the one you've got, this webinar will teach you how to: Find -- and keep -- the right job for you Utilize your unique strengths on the job Build a personal brand that will allow you to stand out and shine in the workplace Tame the stress and anxiety of managing your career The webinar is an online learning event that you can attend from the comfort of your own home or office. -
Top 5 Ways to Manage Your ADD at Work
15 Jun 2009 | 8:08 amWelcome to all the new readers who found us as a result of my appearance on NBC's TODAY Show! If you didn't catch the clip yet, you can watch it at ADDmanagement.com/todayshow.html. On Wednesday of last week, I did another TV appearance, this time on the public television show "Taming the Cubicle Jungle." It's broadcast in Westchester County, NY, but I'll share the clip with you as soon as I get it! During the show, host Donna Scimia interviewed me about adult ADD at work. And, of course, the big question was, "What can a person do to best manage their ADD on the job?" Here's what I answered!
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6 Ways to Quiet Your Hyper Mind
25 Jun 2009 | 1:23 pmA lot of people talk to me about how their minds are flooded with fast thinking, and then want to know how to make it all just chill out up there. It's just tiring and there's too much going on. Here are some ideas: 1. Occupy your mind intensely.2. Change your physical state.3. Check in on your physical, mental, emotional states, and take care of them. 4. Drown out some of it. 5. Identify what's going on: your mind is a speeding flood of thoughts.6. Watch the flood of thoughts like it is a river you're standing next to. I'll elaborate in future posts. In the meantime, try… -
Systems: Planning on Paper
23 Jun 2009 | 10:55 amOver at Productivity 501, I just read a post about why you should use paper to do your planning, instead of, or before, working on the computer. If you've been reading my blog, you probably have figured out part of my response: some things work for some people, other things work for other people. At which point, I want to encourage people to think about whether planning on a piece of paper would work better for you. I use a few different systems for my own planning. I write myself e-mails with lists of ideas to work on, and reminders for myself for the next day (or next few hours). I have… -
ipod for survival
11 Jun 2009 | 7:35 amBy special request (Terry M.), more about how I use my iPod to survive. And before we even go there, let me point out that it doesn't need to be an ipod. Or even an mp3 player. You can use a portable cd player. They sell them pretty cheap even at some drugstores. As I wrote about the other day, it can be super hard, or impossible, for me to concentrate with the wrong background noise. The ipod is my buffer. It protects me from bombardment. When I'm out in public, or even in my house and there is noise from the neighbors, or staying with family and I can hear them from the… -
Hypersensitive to Noise.
9 Jun 2009 | 1:23 pmI just found this lovely piece AD/HD and Hypersensitivities that Terry Matlan posted on her new site, Moms with ADD/ADHD. It, and some of the comments readers posted in response, inspired me to start writing about dealing with supermarkets when you are overwhelmed by the lighting or other aspects of the store. Unfortunately, at the moment, I can't concentrate. I'm at the coffee shop I like to sit and write at, and I forgot my ipod. The people who work here are washing dishes. I've known from the day this place opened that the acoustics were awful news for me, so I always… -
CNN.com article: "Why Can't I Concentrate?"
4 Jun 2009 | 6:31 amI love that this article about women and adhd made it into the mainstream (cnn) press. It has some good things to offer, and a few things lacking that I'd like to point out. Good:"When adult ADD (or ADHD: the H is for hyperactivity) goes untreated for years, women may end up plagued by anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem."I'd add:A lot of women seem to end up being treated for anxiety and/or depression when their ADHD goes undiagnosed. (I used the terms ADD and ADHD interchangeably.)Good:"Because women are less likely than men to be classically hyperactive,…
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A Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey
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It's Only a Matter of Time
26 Jun 2009 | 5:25 amThis article was originally published at dadomatic.com.Have you read that book Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell?You haven’t? You must not want your kids to succeed. In it Gladwell provides evidence that the only difference between so-so violin players and master violin players is the amount of hours they practiced. The masters put in about 10,000 hours of practice before hitting twenty years old. The so-so players? Only 8000. That’s only 1.466 hours of practice a day, seven days a week for fifteen years. What slackers! If only their parents had driven them from age five on to practice a… -
Borderline Personality Disorder - An Emotional Hair Trigger, Often Misread
19 Jun 2009 | 11:03 amPersonal Health - An Emotional Hair Trigger, Often Misread - NYTimes.comThis is an interesting article on Borderline Personality Disorder, something I was diagnosed with when I qualified for Social Security Disability in 1995. I have come to believe that the diagnosis was in error since I don't manifest any of the symptoms. I suspect my Depression, Anxiety Disorder, ADHD, and Chronic Motor Tic Disorder provided a cornucopia of symptoms that perhaps confused my psychologist at the time. Also, I'm sure the fact that I was experiencing suicidal ideation contributed as well. What was most… -
Where Do You Go to Find Peace from the Stress of the World?
6 Jun 2009 | 4:30 pmA different treatment of my new favorite place - using CameraBag Originally uploaded by Darkstream. Such busy weeks these last few have been. I've been busy wrangling contract details with a magazine, rewriting the first three chapters of my novel, saving my marriage, saving the world, dealing with drama, ticking, forgetting stuff, and being thoroughly distracted that I haven't blogged much. Twitter has taken up the full brunt of my creative output. That's a bit sad, isn't it?As I finish reviewing some manuscripts for a writer's conference ( WIFYR) I'm attending all next week, I thought I'd… -
The Quiet Riot
4 Jun 2009 | 9:21 pmMy Woeful Tale about ADHD and Background Noise.One aspect of AD/HD that drives me bonkers is my inability to close out background noise. In fact, a better way to describe it would be to say that foreground and background noise switch within the addled confines of my mind. This is one reason I despised taking exams at the testing center during my time at BYU. After passing through metal detectors and receiving a deep body cavity search, my pockets would be emptied out by use of gravity waves. These waves would be generated by very tall athletes lifting me heavenward by the ankles while shaking… -
Please share in my joy. I'm FREE!
4 Jun 2009 | 2:21 pmBig news. We crossed a milestone yesterday.Mobile post sent by TheLaughingImp using Utterli. Replies. mp3
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The Truth Behind ADHD
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Freedom And Independence For You And Me
3 Jul 2009 | 7:07 amFirst off, I really want to thank those of you who have shared your goals with the group. If you haven’t there is still time to join us for this summer accountability challenge to meet your goals and get help from others. I have a lot of ideas about the goals shared, and how we can break these down and make them more manageable. But today, I’d like to pause for a moment to acknowledge the upcoming holiday here in the United States. The 4th of July is probably one of the biggest celebrations for Americans around the world (and others who have followed for… -
Summer Goals And Accountability Challenge
30 Jun 2009 | 5:57 amToday I’d like you to join me in delcaring your goals and intentions for the summer. Each year, on this very day, I think about summer as a fresh start to bring new beginnings. And for the last few years, I have not really accomplished everything that I had hoped for.. I am NOT going to beat myself up over this. I could easily spend a lot of time doing that! Last summer my family had more unscheduled and unnecessary trips than we could have ever imagined,. That dramtically affected the work I was able to get done. But that’s neither here nor there… Today, I’d like to… -
ABC News: What Can You Learn From A Rogue Music Teacher?
17 Jun 2009 | 4:49 amBeing different in a world that has certain expectations tends to get a lot of criticism, especially when you are not a recognized celebrity or superstar (athlete, musician, etc…). But when we suddenly find someone to be an inspiration, their quirkiness is accepted and often applauded. Make sure you watch this video to see how one person truly can make a difference (and do so by standing out from the crowd and strumming to a different beat)…. I don’t know about you, but it is stories like this that make me want to jump up and take on the world. Too many times we see… -
2009 ADHD Family Summit
29 Apr 2009 | 9:58 amI’ve been a little quiet these last few months as I have been preparing a very special event. Today I’d like to share with you the 2009 ADHD Family Summit. Starting this coming Monday, May 4th at 9 PM EDT / 6 PM PDT, you’ll be able to hear from some of the leading experts on ADHD. As you might suspect, the focus of this interview series is to help share important information and provide strategies and support to the entire family. Far too many times, an individual with ADHD is expected to be the one that bears the burden of change. They are the ones who can sometimes… -
Children With ADHD: When Is A Child Too Young To Be Diagnosed With ADHD?
18 Feb 2009 | 9:50 amI’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about very young children being diagnosed with ADHD… Parents want to know: Can my child be diagnosed at <insert age here>? How do I know if it’s ADHD or not? What should I be looking for? How can I help my child? These are all great questions to ask! Unfortunately, like so many things when it comes to parenting children with ADHD, there is just no ONE size-fits-all answer! According to the DSM-IV criteria symptoms of ADHD must be present before age 7. BUT – we still know that kids are still developing at that young…
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ADD ADHD Blog.com
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Poker and ADHD
3 Jul 2009 | 12:03 pmRecently, famous poker player Mike Matusow revealed that he has been diagnosed with ADHD. He also deals with addiction and Bipolar disorder. Matusow has revealed his story in his biography, called: Mike Matusow: Check-Raising the Devil In this book, Mike shares his life challenges. He hopes that this book helps others to understand him, and to learn from his life experiences. He was quoted as saying: “I spent two years working on it and I wanted to make sure that it reaches people and I hope people can learn from it and enjoy it. I wrote it to help people and help younger poker players… -
Nascar and ADHD
4 Jun 2009 | 4:14 amNascar driver Jeremy Mayfield has shared that he has ADHD, and takes the medication Adderall for it. This disclosure has come in a ’roundabout’ way. This relates to the reports that Mr. Mayfield was suspended from driving due to finding amphetamines in his urine during a random urine drug screen. Mr. Mayfield has explained that he takes Adderall medication for ADHD, as well as Claritin D. This issue is before the courts. You can read the news updates here. While Mr. Mayfield is going through a rough time right now, I am happy to hear that he has openly disclosed his diagnosis of… -
When Did ADHD Start?
2 Jun 2009 | 10:14 amI was surprised to see an article in a major newspaper (The Toronto Star) reporting that ADHD didn’t exist until the 1950’s. They based this opinion on research by medical historian, Matthew Smith. While I support ongoing research and review of the history, I’m concerned about the impact of an article like this on the many families who are working hard to overcome stigma to get the help they need for ADD and ADHD. The history of ADHD, as I see it, includes the fact that ADD and ADHD started out as a ‘moral diagnosis’. In other words - people started out by… -
ADHD Web 2.0
26 May 2009 | 9:05 pmAs the web grows further into web 2.0, people interested in connecting online about ADD and ADHD are evolving too. Whereas forums allow people to connect, web 2.0 communities provide for a more full interaction between members. Yesterday, a milestone was reached for ADHD World - A Social Network for ADD/ADHD. We surpassed 1000 members. There are members from all over the world, sharing ideas, questions, concerns and often very personal dilemmas. Additionally, people share their pictures, stories, challenges and victories. To my knowledge, ADHD World is the first independent Social network for… -
Who Needs ADHD Medication?
19 May 2009 | 2:00 amLet’s face it - medication treatment for ADD and ADHD is controversial. It is often a really big decision about whether to start a medication or not. One of the first questions is this: Who even needs to take these medicines? Another way to think about this is: What is the rational for ADHD medication treatment? I’ve created a free video for you to learn more about this. You can see it here: ADHD Medication Mastery. And when you click through to that site - you’ll be given the opportunity to sign up for free ADHD Medication updates. You’ll get more videos with useful…
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So I Married an ADDer
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Registration for the Virtual AD/HD Conference Opens Saturday!
26 Jun 2009 | 6:30 amLast year, the Virtual AD/HD Conference™ brought together over 400 people who were eager to get the latest information and strategies for AD/HD management and interact with the top experts in the field -- all while personally connecting with one another from the comfort of home! We welcomed adults, parents, spouses/partners, doctors, therapists, advocates, coaches, counselors, and many more in the AD/HD community. And we're doing it again this year! This Saturday, June 27th, we'll be opening the virtual doors for conference registration. Early birds will save $50 off the registration fee! -
For Partners of People with AD/HD: Be Prepared
19 Jun 2009 | 12:19 pmThis past Wednesday, we hosted a great webinar called Get Your Career in Gear (if you missed it, we'll be offering downloads soon--make sure you're on our mailing list). One of our speakers, Ari Tuckman (who we love) gave a fantastic presentation on managing stress and anxiety. In it, he offered this piece of advice: "Give yourself less to worry about by being diligent and setting yourself up for success." In other words, "like the Boy Scouts," he said, "be prepared."I hear from a lot of girlfriends, boyfriends, husbands, wives, and partners who've gotten caught up in the whirlwind of their… -
Watch the TODAY Show this Sunday!
5 Jun 2009 | 12:19 pmJust a quick post to let you know that my partner Jen is going to be interviewed on The TODAY Show on NBC this Sunday, June 7th! She'll be speaking about Adult AD/HD. Be sure to check your local listings and set your DVRs and TiVOs! -
Adults with ADD: Get Your Career in Gear
28 May 2009 | 10:48 amI'm stepping away from my usual format today to tell you about a really great event coming up in a few weeks. On June 17th, we'll be hosting the Get Your Career in Gear Webinar: How to Find and Keep the Perfect Job while Reducing Stress and Anxiety. With the economy the way it is, a lot of people are worried about their careers. Many people are looking for work, and many more are stressed about keeping the jobs they have. Not only that, but a lot of people are struggling to succeed at work, trying to stand out and make an impression when the competition is stronger than ever. Adults with… -
For Partners of People with AD/HD: Ch-ch-changes
12 May 2009 | 10:17 amI've been thinking a lot lately about change. I'm noticing change all around me, and I'm especially noticing the different ways in which people (and animals, as you'll see) deal with change. First of all, it's finally, sort of, sometimes, on a good day, spring in New York. We've been waiting for what feels like an eternity for the weather to warm up and things to bloom. I certainly perk up in the warmer months, but Jen really thrives in nice weather, as do many people with ADD. She undergoes her own spring awakening every year around this time, and it's nice to see her back in the yard,…
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Adult ADHD Blog
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The Fridge: A New Man in the Annals of Dating
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Back with the Folks: Adult ADHD Is the Career Culprit
2 Jul 2009 | 9:36 amThe dad’s lecturing aside, it seems I’m unable to conduct a strategic job search from step one to 10. Having attention deficit disorder, I am skipping around like a broken record, instead. -
Commitment Phobia: Is It an Adult ADHD Phenomenon?
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ADHD and Depression Downspiraling
19 Jun 2009 | 8:36 amDeep down I knew that even if I got a job tomorrow, a decent job in the industry I love, I would not remain happy. I would fall back into being dissatisfied and miserable. Along with ADHD, there came the evil stepsisters, depression and anxiety. -
Tantrums and Apologies
16 Jun 2009 | 9:43 amAs an adult with attention deficit disorder (ADHD), I find it hard to gain control of my emotions when things don't go my way.
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ADHD Parenting Blog
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Could It Be Dyslexia?
29 Jun 2009 | 7:26 amIt’s backward-ness and wrong-order-ness that I’m worried about with Natalie. -
ADHD Formula for Trouble
26 Jun 2009 | 7:47 amDoes (ADHD + delayed gratification) x (impulsivity + hyperfocus) = formula for trouble in your household? -
An Outlet for ADHD Energy
23 Jun 2009 | 11:35 amNat could be jumping on a new trampoline while I relax, but instead, she's looking to me: Entertain me! Stimulate me! Make me happy! -
Pausing to Be Thankful
22 Jun 2009 | 8:32 amIt's good to be reminded that not everyone achieves the side-effect-free, positive results from ADHD meds that Natalie enjoys these days. -
A Red Flag for the IEP
16 Jun 2009 | 9:50 amA school schedule change sounded like a nightmare for kids with attention deficit disorder--until I did my homework on it.
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ADDER WORLD ADD ADHD Positive Thinking
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Is it ADHD or Bad Luck?
29 Jun 2009 | 11:52 amA few weeks ago I was reminded of something which I sincerely and vehemently believed for a long time: Which was that I was cursed with a terrible case of life-long bad luck (if you have ADHD then you know what I am talking about). In my imagination I figured I must have done something terribly wrong [...] -
May Michael Jackson Rest in a Better Place
27 Jun 2009 | 12:12 amThere are few times in life when an event has such an impact that one never forgets where they were when it happened. The first space shuttle disaster, Challenger, the death of Princess Diana and 9/11 are events I will never ever forget exactly where I was at the moment I heard about them. Sadly, now [...] -
Lara Honos-Webb, Ph.D. Books For ADDer World Members!!
26 Jun 2009 | 10:48 amJust yesterday Lara let me know it would be wonderful to donate ALL 4 of her books for giveaway contests on our ADDer World ADHD Social Network!! These will be upcoming contests and will be random drawings from members who get their name into the hat by participating with comments, replies and blog posts. We currently have [...] -
Have you ever had a wakeup moment?
24 Jun 2009 | 11:53 amHave you ever had a wakeup moment? A moment when you suddenly start thinking about where you are in life, where you have been and where you want to go? It can be satisfying or it can be disconcerting. I had one of those moments the other day and I was just plain confused by it. Seems [...] -
What Do Kids Dream About and Why?
22 Jun 2009 | 8:04 amI am standing at the edge of a cliff; my toes are curling the edge, as I prepare to jump. Before me is an open sky, beautiful and clear and, as I look down, I cannot see the bottom, just more glorious sky – this place seems it could be the edge of the world, [...]
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WordPress Tag: Adult ADHD
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Depression Can Scream
4 Jul 2009 | 6:29 pmI’m so depressed right now I can hardly breathe. My friend has stopped calling since I told him about me, my home is in jeopardy, and I just can’t bring myself to move. I need groceries and one of my prescription meds, but I just can’t face my day yet. I was okay a few minutes ago, but then this just came down on me like an avalanche. I just haven’t accomplished a thing in so long. I don’t even know what I am trying to accomplish any more. I don’t want to leave my home, so it’s so much harder to pack like I’m going to. I just want to crawl back under the covers and… -
Fighting Feathers (edit)
4 Jul 2009 | 12:06 pmTake one step forward, another behind! Damn all these fears that want to take control… Feels like I’m fighting feathers in my mind! I think things through, but then my thoughts unwind and never seem to reach their lofty goal! (Take one step forward, another behind!) The best laid plans remain so undefined, they offer no solutions to console… Feels like I’m fighting feathers in my mind! My thoughts become a twisted mass, entwined with all the hate held deep inside my soul. (Take one step forward, another behind!) What good am I to you when I’m so blind that I can’t see the… -
Days Go By
4 Jul 2009 | 9:42 amI got up later than usual this morning, awakened by a phantom doorbell. As I went through my morning routine, I thought about all the things I really needed to do today – go to the grocery, the pharmacy and the post office. I thought about just how much I didn’t want to go out. Then it occurred to me that I couldn’t recall the last time I had left the house. Finally, it dawned on me that I had gone out two days ago to a little open air concert with my mom. That’s one of the things about this condition, at least for me. I can go days without leaving or even… -
Scattered
3 Jul 2009 | 3:03 pmWell I woke in fairly high spirits, full of energy to get things done, but it soon became obvious to me that I was totally scattered. I would start one project, see something else, start toward it, think of yet another thing, change directions again – you get the picture. So, I finally sat down and typed out a list of everything I could think of that I needed or wanted to do. I make lots of lists. I think it’s how I stay relatively sane. I then began to work my way through the list, not in order of course, but I was working nonetheless and feeling good that I was making… -
Relevant Blog
2 Jul 2009 | 11:16 amI read a blog post just now that really hits the nail on the head when it comes to ADHD. It’s definitely worth the read. The author is Jane D. and she is apparently quite prolific. I’m sure her other articles are equally relevant. Give her a look. Back With the Folks: Adult ADHD is the Career Culprit.
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WordPress Tag: ADHD
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Sunday Times' Discredited - Wakefield's Autism Research Verified
5 Jul 2009 | 8:50 am:::: :::::: :: :::: :::: Here we expose one of the biggest lies of this century. The claim that Th -
Funderingar kring ADHD-medicin
5 Jul 2009 | 2:21 amTänkte försöka närma mig ämnesområdet ADHD-medicinering – ett mycket brännbart ämne. Debattvågorna brukar gå höga. Folk verkar antingen vara för eller väldigt mycket emot. Vissa har t.o.m vigt sina liv till att propagera emot medicinering, framför allt när det gäller barn med ADHD. En del ifrågasätter också diagnosen ADHD. Själv är jag nybörjare på området och kan bara tala utifrån egna erfarenheter som högfungerande ADHD-person. Kan inget om kemi och molekyler. Till en viss del kan jag förstå den oro som föräldrar har inför att ge ett amfetaminliknande… -
Depression Can Scream
4 Jul 2009 | 6:29 pmI’m so depressed right now I can hardly breathe. My friend has stopped calling since I told him about me, my home is in jeopardy, and I just can’t bring myself to move. I need groceries and one of my prescription meds, but I just can’t face my day yet. I was okay a few minutes ago, but then this just came down on me like an avalanche. I just haven’t accomplished a thing in so long. I don’t even know what I am trying to accomplish any more. I don’t want to leave my home, so it’s so much harder to pack like I’m going to. I just want to crawl back under the covers and… -
KBT
4 Jul 2009 | 4:03 pmLjuspunkter i natten, en skymt av en blek fyr i stormen. Har varit och träffat en KBT-terapeut i en annan stad, till vilkets landsting jag ska flytta alla mina psykiatriska angelägenheter. Mötet var fantastiskt, nu ser jag verkligen en utstakad väg att vandra, mål att nå, kompetenser att erövra, en personlighet att lyfta fram. Fyller min ryggsäck med hopp och glädje, lite flyt i motströmmen. Kommer även att få träffa ADHD-specialist och andra läkare. Läkare som bryr sig och kan. Har förhoppningar om ny medicinering och bättre rehabilitering. Pekar fingret åt mitt gamla… -
Fighting Feathers (edit)
4 Jul 2009 | 12:06 pmTake one step forward, another behind! Damn all these fears that want to take control… Feels like I’m fighting feathers in my mind! I think things through, but then my thoughts unwind and never seem to reach their lofty goal! (Take one step forward, another behind!) The best laid plans remain so undefined, they offer no solutions to console… Feels like I’m fighting feathers in my mind! My thoughts become a twisted mass, entwined with all the hate held deep inside my soul. (Take one step forward, another behind!) What good am I to you when I’m so blind that I can’t see the…
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Edge Foundation Blog
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Life coaching boosts success rates for ADHD students
10 Jun 2009 | 12:34 pmIn case you missed the paper on Sunday, Parade Magazine ran a story about an innovative program that helps reduce the high school dropout rate. Chilling facts about the U.S. high school dropout rate Only 71% of all American high school students will end up graduating. The current generation of teens are less likely to earn a diploma than their parents. Each year dropout students cost taxpayers $320 billion in lost wages, taxes, and productivity. Innovative program boosts high school completion rates The state of Georgia has been experimenting with providing what they call “graduation… -
Ask the coach: I’m always late!
5 Jun 2009 | 12:03 pmDear coach, My boss just wrote me up for lateness. I really want to get to work on time, but I just can’t seem to make it. How do I make my boss understand I’m trying? Signed, Better Late Than Never Dear Late, Yes, being chronically late can be a problem when you have ADHD. Instead of focusing on getting your boss to understand why you are tardy, it’s more useful to consider ways to get yourself to work (and school) on time. You can do it! It just may take a little experimenting to find what works best for you. There are three main reasons people with ADHD are… -
Tell us how Edge has helped you!
28 May 2009 | 7:21 amEdge has set up an audio feedback line so you can tell us how we are doing. Just call (214) 615-6505, enter extension 2908, and start talking. We are currently seeking stories to post on the Edge Foundation website. So if you have a story about how Edge or an Edge coach has helped you, please give us a call. Please understand that when you leave a message on the line, you are giving us permission to quote you. However, it’s just your voice on the line, and your name will not be attributed to your recording. Thanks for sharing your stories with Edge. -
ADHD and Sleep
23 May 2009 | 12:45 pmParents know that helping their children learn to sleep through the night is more challenging when a child has ADHD. Why? Children with ADHD have twice the rate of insomnia and sleep disturbances as people who don’t have ADHD. ADHD students need to take their sleep seriously So falling or staying asleep is already hard if you have ADHD. Add to that the natural sleep cycle for teens (2 a.m. - 10 a.m.) doesn’t mesh with the time that the world expects them to start their days. Students with ADHD are often even more sleep deprived than their peers. Sleep deprivation both… -
Jodi Sleeper Triplet’s speaks about ADHD coaching
15 May 2009 | 11:40 amEdge Foundation is pleased to showcase a recent video featuring our coaching instructor, Jodi Sleeper-Triplett. In it Jodi talks about her vision for ADHD coaching including: why Edge Foundation coach training is unique, how coaching helps kids with ADHD take charge of their lives, and how ADHD coaching can help students with ADHD acheive their dreams. This video is a great starting place for anyone who wants to learn more about how ADHD coaching works.
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CorePsychBlog
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The Impulsive Brain - Core Psych Radio
1 Jul 2009 | 7:03 pmThis Explosion Does Work... - The Impulsive Brain Doesn't. Many of the explosions we see at school, at work and in our daily lives create massive havoc. At CorePsych we will discuss diagnosis and treatment options. -
Brain, Impulsivity and Evidence: What To Do Next
29 Jun 2009 | 6:13 amBeen There With Impulsivity? Do you think you’ve seen enough impulsivity for a lifetime? Are there times when you are held hostage with subtle, uncompromising, relentless impulsivity, - read on... -
Is It You, Me, or Adult ADHD? Library Connections,
28 Jun 2009 | 9:11 amThis Adult ADHD Book Can Help Overcome ADHD Denial - This recent post by my colleague, Gina Pera, deserves re-posting. Please take this one to your local librarian. -
Neurofeedback with Kurt Othmer on CorePsych Radio
22 Jun 2009 | 7:39 pmNeurofeedback: from What, to Why, to How - Kurt Othmer from EEG Info on CorePsych Radio. This video of Kurt will give you just a few moments to see him in action prior to our program -
ADHD Medications: More Than ‘Going Fishing’
21 Jun 2009 | 2:52 pmMedical science makes the new office/fishing wisdom simple: with neurotransmitter biomarker testing, we can match the hatch [they biting on Mayflies?]
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About.com: ADHD
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ADHD Friendly Ways to Organize Home
29 Jun 2009 | 2:19 pmAn ADHD family friendly household is one in which family members are patient with one another and solution focused. There are also proactive ways to structure and organize... -
Improving Family Dynamics
29 Jun 2009 | 2:19 pm"Do you find that the individual identified as having ADHD is given the burden of changing or being the 'different one' in the family?" --About.com User Read Response ... -
Does Poor Parenting Cause ADHD?
29 Jun 2009 | 2:16 pmIt is simply not true that poor parenting causes ADHD. But parents have had to deal with this inaccurate assumption for a long time. It’s hurtful, embarrassing and creates feelings... -
What Can I Do To Help My Impulsive Child?
23 Jun 2009 | 3:25 am“My 9-year-old son has ADHD and is an only child. Being a single parent, I feel guilty for having to work and wanting some time for myself, but sometimes I... -
Understanding Those Without ADHD
22 Jun 2009 | 12:23 pm“I have ADHD, so I understand what it feels like to have it. What I want to understand better are people who do not have ADHD. What are some strategies?"...
