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Stop Procrastinating - Get Started Now Heads Up Tips for Better Attention And Concentration Improve Your Willpower and Beat Procrastination!- Modafinil (Modalert): The Rise of a Safe Smart Drug - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2018 from Helen ParkerModafinil, discovered in the 1970s by Prof Michel Jouvet together with other researchers from Lofan Laborites in France is the world’s first safe smart drug. It is currently sold under different names such as Modalert that is manufactured by India’s Sun Pharma. However, the effectiveness of this ...
Views: 2278(1 vote) - How Hand Spinners are Beneficial for Health? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2017 from Misty JhonesFidget spinners are the latest rage that has come out of the air. These gadgets are especially popular with children, but adults also make frequent use of it. There are many stories about teachers who complain about the fact that, by using fidget spinners at school, children can not focus more ...
Views: 1815 - ***Dyslexia, ADD and ADHD: Change Deficit to Attribute - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2017 from Shannon PanzoQuotes and comments are from an Article published at: http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/webwatch/2008/08/fish_out_of_water.html Subject: From A.D.H.D. to 8 Gold Medals In a recent interview with the New York Times, Deborah Phelps, middle school principal and mother of Michael Phelps, the most ...
Views: 3917 - ***Concentration and Attention Tips for Adult ADD/ADHD - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2017 from Kari MillerDopamine dosers to your rescue! Brain chemicals called neurotransmitters play a key role in focusing. One of these neurotransmitters is dopamine – the major chemical that regulates focus, motor movements and feelings of pleasure. You can use some clever tricks to ...
Views: 6221(2 votes) - Resilience and Adult ADD/ADHD - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2017 from Kari MillerHave you ever read the story, The Little Engine That Could? A heavy train needed to be pulled over a tall mountain. The big engines refused to take on the job, but the little engine decided to take on the challenge. Why did the little engine take on such a huge job? In ...
Views: 4727(1 vote) - ***Self-efficacy is a Non-Medical Treatment for Adult ADD/ADHD - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2017 from Kari Miller“The question isn’t who’s going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.” - Ayn Rand The term “self-efficacy” has always excited me! It means knowing that you can “get the job done” in your life. What I find ...
Views: 4249(1 vote) - Wake Up Your Brain and Get More Attentive – Use the Gross and Sexy Factor! - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2017 from Kari MillerMaybe you’re reading this because the title “caught your eye”! Actually it wasn’t your eye that got caught – it was your Reticular Activating System (or RAS for short). Humans have a sort of “Beat Cop” in their brains – the ...
Views: 4153(1 vote) - Staying Organized for Adults with ADD/ADHD - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2017 from Kari MillerWhen you look around your home, or office, or car…how do you feel inside - Depressed? Anxious? … or Satisfied? Does it seem that getting organized and clearing the clutter is an impossible dream, never to be? Take heart! You can get organized ...
Views: 4365(1 vote) - Clutter and Productivity - Some Objects Just Refuse to Leave! - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2017 from Kari MillerDid you read my article last week about getting and staying organized using a powerful, proven process? I hope so. And I hope you've started to put a new habit in place to tame the clutter that is tormenting you! You can read that article here if you missed it! Are you starting ...
Views: 4058(1 vote) - ADD/ADHD Friendly Home Organization Tips - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2017 from Kari MillerDo you have piles of “stuff” so high you can’t find what you need, or sit down to a family dinner at the table because it’s covered with piles of papers or - gasp - dirty dishes? Even if clutter is beginning to take over your home, you can bust through the ...
Views: 4708(1 vote) - Found It - It’s In My Pants! - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2017 from Kari MillerIt's all in how you look at it, don't you think! Linda Larson Schlitz is one of my most inspirational friends. You’ll see why I admire her so much when I tell you this story! She has ADHD and Hypo-Mania Type II Bi-Polar - and I tell you that because ...
Views: 4084(2 votes) - ***Keystone Habits and Adult ADD/ADHD - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2017 from Kari Miller- The Secret to Productive Routines We all have habits and routines - some of them help us achieve our goals and some don't! Setting up productive new routines can be tough, so it makes sense to use the easiest, most efficient process possible! Fortunately, there ...
Views: 4275(1 vote) - ***Launching Pads and ADD/ADHD - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2017 from Kari MillerAutomate your “launch sequence”! Have you ever locked yourself out of your car … or your house? I sure have! I think about all the time I wasted sitting outside my house waiting for my husband to come home to unlock the door or, even worse, sitting on ...
Views: 4884(1 vote) - Adults with ADD/ADHD - How to “Hire” a New Habit! - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2017 from Kari MillerDid you know that research shows it takes an average of 66 days to establish a new habit? Keep in mind, though, that’s just an average - some habits can be developed in as little as 17 days and some require 250 days to get firmly in place! Now, it just makes ...
Views: 4026(2 votes) - Take Charge of Your Brain's Happy Chemicals - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2017 from Kari MillerOur natural state is happiness, but how often does that get lost in the reality of modern life? All is not lost - we can take control of our happiness, turn a bad day into a good day, improve our mood, regulate our sleep, and as a by-product, get better time and task management - by ...
Views: 4007(1 vote) - ADD/ADHD - Wisdom hack for indecision - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2017 from Kari MillerShould I? …Will I be able to? ……What if it all goes wrong!!!? How often do we stop dead in our tracks, crippled by indecision? Yet there is so much wisdom in each of us! Decisions would be so much simpler if we could tap into our abundant, ...
Views: 3987(1 vote) - Gratitude Improves Symptoms of ADHD - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2017 from Kari MillerI hope when you finish this article you'll feel grateful that you read it because it might help you improve your life! Big promise, right!?! Ok, here goes… Most people have heard about practicing gratitude, and maybe even know that research has proven many benefits from making ...
Views: 4134(1 vote) - ***Heads Up! Tips for Better Attention and Concentration - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2017 from Kari MillerDo thoughts race around in your mind like a swarm of bees? With all those thoughts sprinting around in your mind, you’d think one of them would claim your attention. But none of them seem to “step into the spotlight”! Increasing the right kind of chemicals in your brain will reduce the ...
Views: 4740(2 votes) - ***Improve Your Willpower and Beat Procrastination - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2017 from Kari MillerIf you are feeling discouraged about not being able to get things done, or find yourself losing time on activities that are "fun" in the moment but don't fulfill any of your life's ambitions, you need to know more about the true nature of the quality called "willpower"! We used to think we ...
Views: 5010(2 votes) - Stop Procrastinating - Get Started Now! - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2017 from Kari MillerStop Procrastinating - Get Started Now! How do we get started when we have a task we want to - or need to - complete? Well, the hardest part is getting started. Once we actually get started, it's a lot easier to keep going. But oh, my goodness! Getting started can really suck ...
Views: 4485(2 votes) - Hyperactivity: A Growing Problem, Or Kids Being Kids? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonBack in 2013 an editorial piece was published in the Huffington Post. It looked at a collection of studies that had been examined about ADHD diagnoses that were growing around the world. More and more children were being given the label, and often medicated for it. Were rates really ...
Views: 1587 - The Wonder of Standing Out - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2017 from Laurie Dupar“Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” Dr. Seuss Do you stand out, or are you busy trying to fit in? Do you focus on how to make a positive difference in the world? Or is your focus on being accepted? ADHD comes with being different. Everyone has things they do well…and not so well. ...
Views: 1581 - ADHD Relationships: Are You the Kite or the Kite Holder? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2017 from Laurie DuparAre you the partner in an ADHD relationship always dashing, darting, taking risks and soaring while your partner is more steady, balanced and unswerving? If so, your ADHD relationship maybe that of a kite and kite holder. Let me explain, several years ago I was focused on expanding my ADHD ...
Views: 1980 - How to Not Have an Irresponsible, Helpless, and Failing ADHD College Student - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2016 from Laurie DuparWhen your child is a college bound senior, you want him to be prepared so when he enters college, he is part of the 50% that eventually graduates with a degree. You’ve spent years helping him with study skills, taught him right from wrong, and worked tirelessly to mold him into a capable, ...
Views: 3353 - Typing on Stilts and Other Things We with ADHD Tolerate - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2016 from Laurie DuparThis past month I made a big mistake. During a routine manicure, I impulsively had the technician apply acrylic nails. You know, those long unbreakable nails that seem so elegant on someone else? Well, ever since, it’s like I have been typing on stilts. It’s amazing how an additional ½ inch at ...
Views: 2362 - ADHD Dreams, Purpose Hunting and Passion - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2016 from Laurie DuparDay-in and day-out, I talk to people living with ADHD who want to find their life purpose. The reason, goal or motivation that will be the answer to them experiencing a fulfilling and satisfying life. It’s universal to want to have a sense of meaning in our lives and feel as if we are making a ...
Views: 2488 - Myths About Being a Strong Person with ADHD - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2016 from Laurie DuparRecently, many of you in my ADHD tribe were with me when I rushed to my son’s side as he recovered from a very serious car crash. For 10 days I alternated between sitting next to his hospital bed holding his restrained hands, watching as fluid dripped into his body and slept in his hospital ...
Views: 2499 - How Good of a “Relaxer” are You? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2016 from Laurie DuparOk, I’ll admit it…I don’t relax very well.relax In fact the thought of not “doing” something is a bit terrifying to me. If I had to use a metaphor to describe myself, I would say I am like that big pink Energizer Bunny. It is the perfect example of how I go through life and a key ingredient ...
Views: 2282 - Nature or Nurture and ADHD - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2016 from Laurie DuparIt’s been three centuries and a decision still has not been reached! Being part of the ADHD tribe we know that making decisions can be challenging, however taking over three hundred years to decide an answer makes our prioritization nature-or-nurturechallenges look pretty minor in comparison. ...
Views: 4171 - SMART DRUGS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS - WHAT ARE THE CONCERNS - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2018 from Mathew ThompsonYou may be familiar with the legend behind Mozart and Salieri , two rival composers in the 18th Century . Salieri in his time was by far the more popular and successful composer and yet he was crippled by his jealously of Mozart . Although a master of his craft Salieri output was derivative ...
Views: 2386 - This is “Why” You Can't Get Focused - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2016 from Julie DohertyDo you ever have one of those days, maybe weeks, and months even a year: Where nothing is going according to plan, even if you seem to have had a plan? There are interruptions, just what you don’t need, things going wrong. But you are determined that you are going to achieve something for the ...
Views: 2066 - The Best Jobs for Adults With ADHD - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2015 from Brian WuADHD is a mental disorder affecting over 6.4 million children between the ages of 4 and 17, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ADHD can have a negative effect on a persons work, schooling, or interpersonal relationships. Though it is typically diagnosed in childhood, ...
Views: 3020 - Clonidine as an ADHD Medication - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2015 from Brian WuClonidine is typically a high blood pressure medication. It acts to lower blood pressure by decreasing the levels of certain chemicals in your blood, allowing your blood vessels to relax and your heart to beat more easily. Researchers at the New Jersey Medical School looked at over twenty ...
Views: 1965 - Herbal Solutions for ADHD - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2015 from Brian WuAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common mental disorder in children and adults, which can affect schooling, work, or interpersonal relationships. Though it's exact cause is not known, it is believed to be associated with low quantities of the neurotransmitters dopamine and ...
Views: 2481 - Mixing Concerta and Alcohol - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2015 from Brian WuConcerta Methylphenidate hydrochloride, brand name Concerta, is a stimulant medication used in the treatment of ADHD symptoms. Stimulants have been approved to treat the ADHD symptoms of hyperactivity, impulsive behaviors, and inattention. They do so by helping to activate the areas in your ...
Views: 3101 - A Side-by-Side Review of Concerta and Ritalin - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2015 from Brian WuAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a common yet complex mental disorder. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4.6 million children between the ages of 4 and 17 have been diagnosed with ADHD as of 2011. As more medications are produced to combat this ...
Views: 2058 - Ritalin and Alcohol: Do They Mix? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2015 from Brian WuRitalin Methylphenidate, brand name Ritalin, is a central nervous system stimulant drug. Stimulants have been approved to treat ADHD symptoms like hyperactivity, impulsive behaviors, and inattention. They do so by helping to activate the areas in your brain responsible for paying attention and ...
Views: 2172 - What is Inattentive Type ADHD? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2015 from Brian WuADHD ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The condition has also been referred to as attention deficit disorder (ADD). This is now considered to be an outdated term, as it doesn't include the potential for hyperactivity. According to theCenters for Disease Control and ...
Views: 1858 - Caffeine and ADHD - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2015 from Brian WuCaffeine is a naturally occurring psychoactive chemical found in cacao beans, coffee beans, tea leaves, yerba mate leaves, and kola nuts. Additionally, it is added to some pain relievers and medications. In many countries around the world, coffee is the chosen form of caffeine intake. One cup of ...
Views: 1973 - ADHD in Toddlers - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2015 from Brian WuAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common mental disorder in children, which can affect schooling or interpersonal relationships. Though it's exact cause is not known, it is believed to be associated with low quantities of the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine in ...
Views: 1649 - Managing the Vyvanse Crash - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2015 from Brian WuWhat is Vyvanse? Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate, brand name Vyvanse, is a stimulant often prescribed to individuals with ADHD. It has also recently been approved by the FDA to treat binge-eating disorder in adults. Vyvanse typically works through it's interaction with the central nervous system. ...
Views: 7065 - Adderall and Coffee: Do They Mix? - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2015 from Brian WuAdderall is a central nervous system stimulant. It acts to speed up the transmission of electrical and chemical signals throughout the central nervous system. Caffeine is also a stimulant. Each of these substances has an effect on the brain, and when taken together, their effects may be ...
Views: 2316 - How Adderall Affects the Body - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2015 from Brian WuAdderall is a central nervous system stimulant. It is a combination of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine which acts to speed up the transmission of electrical and chemical signals throughout the central nervous system. It is primarily used in the treatment of ADHD symptoms such as ...
Views: 1961 - Adderall and Pregnant Mothers - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2015 from Brian WuAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a rather common yet complex mental disorder, which can adversely affect a persons work, schooling, or interpersonal relationships. The symptoms of ADHD vary from case to case and can be difficult to recognize. Common symptoms of ADHD are ...
Views: 1711 - Adderall and Weight Loss - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2015 from Brian WuAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common yet complex mental disorder, which can adversely affect a persons work, schooling, or interpersonal relationships. The symptoms of ADHD vary from case to case but generally include inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. ...
Views: 1504 - Adult ADHD - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2015 from Brian WuAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common yet complex mental disorder, which can adversely affect a persons work, schooling, or interpersonal relationships. The symptoms of ADHD vary from case to case and are difficult to recognize. Though it is typically diagnosed in ...
Views: 1583 - A Side-by-Side Review of Dexedrine and Adderall. - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2015 from Brian WuAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD), is a mental disorder most common in children, which causes symptoms of hyperactivity, impulsive behavior and inattentiveness. Diagnoses of ADHD have noticeably risen since the 1990's. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4.6 ...
Views: 1537 - List of 15 Common ADHD Medications - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2015 from Brian WuAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental disorder affecting over 6.4 million children between the ages of 4 and 17, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This rather common, albeit complex mental disorder, can adversely affect a child's schooling as well ...
Views: 1555 - The Adderall Crash and How to Manage it - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2015 from Brian WuAdderall Adderall is a central nervous system stimulant. It acts to speed up the transmission of electrical and chemical signals throughout the central nervous system. It is primarily used in the treatment of ADHD symptoms such as inattentiveness and hyperactivity while increasing attention ...
Views: 2776 - Adderall and Alcohol: They Don't Mix - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2015 from Brian WuAdderall is a central nervous system stimulant drug. Stimulants have been approved to treat ADHD symptoms like hyperactivity, impulsive behaviors, and inattention. They do so by helping to activate the areas in your brain responsible for paying attention and by circulating certain reward ...
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