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ADHD Key Points — ADHD Tip O the Day 1000
Just a few of the key ADHD points. There are so many, so many ways to make our lives better, so that we are managing our ADHD and it’s not in control.Sadly, this is my last post. I want to … Continue reading
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Pain and ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 995
We ADHDers tend to be hypersensitive. For example, to certain noises, to feelings of rejection, etc. So it makes sense that we might be hypersensitive to pain. I just wasn’t aware of this before. But I have had struggles with … Continue reading
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Adult ADHD Revisited — ADHD Tip O the Day 987
A break from the relationship posts, but more to come. The Am. Psychiatric Assoc. is revising the DSM V, including the criteria for diagnosing ADHD. Many changes are recommended. The current criteria were written for children and tweaked to apply … Continue reading
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Non Stimulant ADHD Meds — ADHD Tip O the Day 980
While stimulants are the first choice of medication used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), there are many non-stimulant medications that may be used. Statistically, stimulants are more effective, 85 % of ADHD ers. Straterra (atomoxetine), has the best response rate of the … Continue reading
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Truths About ADHD Medications — ADHD Tip O the Day 970
There are many misconceptions about ADHD medications. The two classes of ADHD meds are the stimulants and the others. The following truths primarily apply to the stimulants: methylphenidate – Ritalin, et al, and amphetamine – Adderall, et al. 70% of … Continue reading
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Why Use Strategies and Habits for ADHD? — ADHD Tip O the Day 919
Insights on living with ADHD: I finished another retreat and again gained some insights, some of which I’ll share with you. The purpose of the ADHD strategies and the habits is to make your life easier, to decrease pressure and … Continue reading
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Too Busy? — ADHD Tip O the Day 892
With ADHD, I’m Always “Too Busy” Since I retired, I figured I wouldn’t feel too busy all the time anymore. Wrong. I suddenly had a brilliant insight. Maybe if I didn’t try to do so many things all the time, … Continue reading
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Science and ADHD Meds — ADHD Tip O the Day 780
from Chris Dendy: “Comments from Russell Barkley: Thanks Russ More Evidence of Brain Development Enhancement from ADHD Medications Just today yet another science journal article was published showing that staying on ADHD medications (stimulants) may help to promote brain development … Continue reading
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This free technique helps my ADHD — ADD Tip O the Day 726
A Buddhist Practice, Borrowed for ADHD My wife went to a Buddhist retreat. It was very good for her. She brought home a practice to share. At this temple, one practice is at the sound of any bell, stop whatever … Continue reading
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The Wit and Wisdom of Tom Nardone – Coming Out with ADHD — ADD Tip O the Day 689
I am very pleased that Tom agreed to do guest post for me. He is unique. Nothing more to ADD. doug I was diagnosed over 15 years ago with ADHD. I never intended to be … Continue reading
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ADD ADHD and Dyscoordination — ADD Tip O the Day 619
Clumsy, Clumsy, Clumsy – Is It ADD ADHD? I reached for the glass, and… – I reached too far and I knocked it over. – I didn’t notice the glass between it and me and I knocked it over. – … Continue reading
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Open Mind? or Naive? Or Old and Ignorant? About ADD ADHD — ADD Tip O The Day 606
Lots of input about different approaches to helping with (treating?) ADD ADHD. Many different people have been helped by many different things. Could this be because different people have different sets of genes? Dr. K traces his ADD ADHD to … Continue reading
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To Medicate Or Not To Medicate ADD ADHD. Is That The Question? — ADD Tip O The Day 603
Would you like medication with that? Questions about strategies – are they enough? Questions about medicines – are they enough? My opinions: Some people just use strategies, and do OK. Some people, for various reasons, don’t like the … Continue reading
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Tagged ADD, ADHD, adrenal, adult add, adult adhd, amphetamines, concerts, medicines, ritalin, strategies, strattera, vyvance
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You Can Keep Your @#$##@@ Benefits! – – – ADD Tip O the Day 575
Different Opinions About the Benefits of ADD ADHD Yes, we do have different opinions and viewpoints, not surprising, and I appreciate all the comments. And I respect all the opinions, but – Here are my responses, from my viewpoint: 1. … Continue reading
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ADD ADHD and Women Part 3 — ADD Tip o the Day 546
This is good enough that I’m just copying, with permission, the whole thing: from Lisa Timms MS Special Education Attention Deficit Disorder can take several forms in children. It is not difficult to track the child with ADD who is very … Continue reading
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Tagged ADD, ADHD, ADHD and girls, ADHD and women, adult add, adult adhd, attention deficit, attention disorder, female ADD, female ADHD, girls and ADD
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Women and ADD ADHD (and even sex) — ADD Tip o the Day 512
Women’s symptoms of ADD ADHD get worse after puberty. I didn’t know this. What do you think? from jeg Girls often don’t get diagnosed From Lisa Tims, special education specialist What is fascinating is that many girls with ADD have quite … Continue reading
Controversies about ADD ADHD, and Your Opinions? — ADD Tip o the Day 445
Do you have an opinion? There are many controversies and myths about ADD or ADHD; I’ve addressed many of them many times. So I’d like to collect your viewpoints and opinions on any of them. Here are the main ones; … Continue reading
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Tagged ADD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, attention, deficit, french children, gluten, incidence
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Stuck, and No Motivation — ADD Tip o the Day 338
We with ADD or ADHD can easily get overwhelmed, demoralized, disorganized, unmotivated and just plain stuck. For the motivation issue, there are many strategies ( I can’t recall which post I just wrote this on, and I’m not motivated to … Continue reading
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Tagged ADD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, attention, coping, deficit, motivation, strategies
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ADD and reading? — ADD Tip of the day 276
Joke of the day: a guy with dyslexia walks into a rab…… One of my concerns is that people with ADD (or ADHD)might not read the book, because, well, because they have ADD (or ADHD). We tend to buy on … Continue reading
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Tagged ADD, add and dyslexia, ADHD, adhd and dyslexia, adult add, adult adhd, coping with ADD, coping with ADHD, dyslexia
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Comorbid: Dyslexia et al — ADD Tip o the day 261
With ADD or ADHD we are more likely to have learning problems – dyslexia, dyscalcula, dysgraphia. I have a touch of each. These are not actually part of ADD or ADHD, they just seem to frequently travel together. I read … Continue reading
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Tagged ADD, ADD and comorbid, ADHD, adult, adult adhd, deficit, dyscalcula, dysgraphia, dyslexia
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Budget and impulse buying — ADD Tip o the day 255
I was asked to comment on budget and impulse buying. I might not be the best person for this, but – will offer a few thoughts: We were never able to keep a budget and spent a lot of … Continue reading
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Tagged ADD, ADHD, ADHD and money, adult, deficit, living with ADD, money and ADD, overspending, spending
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