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Stop Procrastinating - Get Started Now Heads Up Tips for Better Attention And Concentration Improve Your Willpower and Beat Procrastination!- 6 Impossible Things To Do Before Breakfast - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2006 from Sarah Jane KeyserIs life with ADHD getting you down? You can't lose weight. You have no time to write, paint, live or whatever you want to do? You're tired? You're no good at it anyway? You would like to change if only you could find the time and energy to start. And if I say to you, "You can lose weight. There ...
Views: 8533 - 6 Practices for Achieving Excellent Self-Care - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2004 from Jennifer KoretskyAdults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) often feel like they are running behind schedule, and just don't have the time get everything done. As a result, many ADDers end up sacrificing their own self-care in order to scratch off items on their to-do lists. Those who skimp on self-care, ...
Views: 1396 - 6 Ways to Slow Down the Adult ADD Brain - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2005 from Jennifer KoretskyIf you have adult ADD, then you know that sometimes, slowing down is a very hard thing to do. There are so many tasks to accomplish and so little time to get them done. So your mind goes into high speed, trying to accomplish it all and more, or worrying about the fact that it seems impossible ...
Views: 2233 - 7 Questions to Help Parents and Children with ADHD Succeed with Homework - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from Sarah Jane KeyserIf you are a parent of a child with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and you have big time problems with homework, explore these seven questions with your child to create the best environment for him or her to succeed. Understanding how your child's brain functions will help you ...
Views: 2573 - 8 Essential Skills for Managing ADD - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2004 from Jennifer KoretskySo many adults with ADD find themselves chronically overwhelmed with every day life. This means that they generally wake up feeling like they are running behind on all the things they need to do, spend the whole day on high speed in order to get all those things done, and yet still go to bed ...
Views: 1357 - A Calm Home ADD ADHD Atmosphere - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2005 from ron rougeauxDESIGNING A CALM ADD ADHD HOME ATMOSPHERE Attention Deficit Disorder is a mild brain disorder thatis passed down from parent to child. If one parent has Adult ADHD, then their child has a 50%chance of inheriting it. If both parents have it, a childis almost 90% likely to have attention ...
Views: 1716 - A Radical Choice Besides Ritalin: Healing ADHD and ADD with Sound - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from Christina SarichMusic therapy has been addressing learning disabilities and behavioral health problems for quite some time. The prominence of music as a cure to ailments like ADHD and ADD is not followed in the mainstream or presented by media because the pharmaceutical companies would like you to think that ...
Views: 2850 - A Side-by-Side Review of Adderall and Ritalin - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2015 from Brian WuADHD is one of the more common disorders affecting children in the United States. According to the CDC, 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 rather widespread mental disorder, it can be hard to ...
Views: 1177 - A Side-by-Side Review of Concerta and Adderall - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2015 from Brian WuDiagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) have noticeably risen since the 1990's. 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 ...
Views: 1135 - 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: 2061 - 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: 1540 - A Side-by-Side Review of Strattera and Adderall - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2015 from Brian WuAccording to the CDC, 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 rather widespread mental disorder, it can be hard to tell which medication is right for you or your loved ones. Here we will compare ...
Views: 1364 - A Side-by-Side Review of Vyvanse and Adderall - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2015 from Brian WuThanks to growing research on the subject of ADHD, there are more treatments available now more than ever. With the numerous new medicines and treatments available, it can be difficult to distinguish which may be right for you and your family. Here we will compare the dosing, effectiveness, side ...
Views: 1592 - A Side-by-Side Review of Vyvanse and Ritalin - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2015 from Brian WuAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders among children. Though usually diagnosed in childhood, ADHD often lasts into adulthood. There are many methods to help treat ADHD symptoms, the most common being the combined ...
Views: 1307 - A Simple Strategy for Managing ADD - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2007 from Jennifer KoretskyAs an ADD Coach, I usually begin my conversations with new and potential clients by saying, “Tell me about yourself and why you’re looking for coaching.” Most people answer with a long list of their ADD challenges. Very few people answer that they are looking to discover, enhance, or ...
Views: 1172 - A Special Gift for Parents of Children with Developmental Disorders: Perspective & Appreciation - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Susan GiurleoNow that a new year is upon us, it is a good time to sit back and think a bit about our lives, our families and our children. Day-to-day we can get swept up in the stress, worry, and anxiety of managing school demands, social struggles and our own work demands that we lose site of the positive, ...
Views: 2002 - A Useful Guide to ADHD Prescription Drugs and their Consequences to Your Child's Well-being - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2009 from Salvator GiustraEver wondered how many ADHD conventional FDA-approved drugs are out there? Apart from the most common drugs like Ritalin and Adderall, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that there are many other prescription medications for adhd that can be beneficial in treating the symptoms of ADHD. ...
Views: 1845 - A Visualization Exercise on Managing Expectations for Adults with ADD - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2005 from Jennifer KoretskyAs adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), we often find ourselves excited by new ideas and plans, but overwhelmed by what it will take to reach the goals. Many of my coaching clients find themselves in this situation. They make a decision to make a change - a big change. Sometimes ...
Views: 1479 - A Week in the Life of ADHD - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Meghan GehanDo you know someone who is frequently late or forgetful? Corners the market on forgotten birthday apologies, or struggles chaotically with the demanding needs of their overly busy world? This week, I lovingly tell a real-life adult-with-ADHD story, so that perhaps others can understand and ...
Views: 1589 - Actions Against AD/HD Distractions - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Geraldine MarkelActions against AD/HD Distractions: How to Ensure a Better Bottom Line for Your Business By Geraldine Markel, Ph.D. A primary characteristic of AD/HD is distractibility. Distraction is a significant barrier to achieving efficiency and productive in business. You are diverted from ...
Views: 2213 - AD/HD Organizing - Organizing My Room is Like Creating World Peace - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Holly Hitchcock GraffTeens and adults with Attention Deficit Disorder often have a difficult time keeping rooms and other areas of their home, office or life organized and clutter-free. As the mother of an ADD teen and a professional organizer, I can relate! Many people with ADD say that clutter sometimes gets to ...
Views: 2543 - ADD - Conquering The Business World - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2007 from Tellman KnudsonPeople who have ADD are living in an alien environment. They are zig-zag people living in a straight-line world. But regardless of whether you are ADD or linear, you can still achieve any goals you set. But the way you go about structuring your life has to be a bit different. For example, you ...
Views: 1601 - ADD - Do People Say You're Annoying? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2008 from Tellman KnudsonSomething about ADD that can become a real problem is asking too many questions. We just do it sometimes, and we don't even stop to realize that we sometimes annoy people. But when we do realize it, we still have a tendency to continue asking because we're certain that we don't know enough. Why ...
Views: 3672 - ADD - Who Said You Have A "Disorder"? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2007 from Tellman KnudsonWhen I hear the label "attention deficit disorder" being applied, I get a little miffed. It makes us ADD people seem like there's something wrong with us. Could it be that we just don't easily fit into a linear world? I mean, because the majority of people on earth are linear thinkers, does that ...
Views: 1525 - ADD and ADHD Treatment Options: Is There a Permanent Solution? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Sherrie HardyParenting children with Attention Deficit Disorder is difficult and often times exhausting. Parents often find themselves yelling and nagging their children to hurry up, calm down or help out. These parents need a solution for everyone’s sanity and happiness. However, the option of using a ...
Views: 3793 - ADD and ADHD Treatment Without Side Effects - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Sherrie HardyChildren with Attention Deficit Disorder should not have to suffer from insomnia, headaches or nervousness in order to be able to focus on school work. Natural ADD and ADHD treatments exist without the side effects caused by many of the common pharmaceuticals available. Millisecond Timing ...
Views: 1417 - ADD and Brainwave Entrainment - not as scary as it sounds. - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Doug HoseckWhen I first heard the phrase "brainwave entrainment" it conjured up some rather scary images in my head. And what I discovered on the surface after that didn't really help to make me feel better about it. There is no shortage of mis-information on this topic so it is no real wonder I initially ...
Views: 2944 - ADD And Homeschooling - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Susan StiffelmanIf approached with flexibility, commitment and a moderate degree of structure, homeschooling is often the perfect solution for a child or teen with ADHD. Not only does it remove some of the elements that make school challenging for a right-brained child (like the perennial distractions created ...
Views: 1945 - ADD And Life Changes - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from CoachRudy RodriguezIt’s not uncommon for some adults with ADD to lead fairly normal lives, everything going well and suddenly find themselves struggling with unfamiliar behaviors such as clutter and disorganization (mental and physical), uncommon tardiness (appointments and personal engagements, paying bills), and ...
Views: 1287 - ADD Medications: Seven Tips To Finding The Top Of The Therapeutic Window - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2008 from Dr Charles ParkerPsychiatric medications are just like any other medications: they must always be adjusted correctly to work correctly. The patient's size and weight no longer matters. Today, medication adjustments are all about this little known Mind Bio-marker: the Therapeutic Window We used to think that ...
Views: 6670 - ADD, Blessing or Disorder? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2004 from Bill DueeaseCopyright © 2004 by Bill Dueease Approximately three to five percent of the American population is believed to have ADD. ADD stands for “Attention Deficit Disorder.” My belief is that ADD is misnamed. Instead, it should be renamed "Attention Expansion Advantage" (AEA). People with AEA/ADD ...
Views: 2587 - ADD-care A Natural Alternative - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Jef Gazley,Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity (ADHD) occur as a result of neurological dysfunction in the prefrontal cortex of the brain. This lack of functioning in the brain causes distraction, short attention span, poor time management, procrastination, ...
Views: 4761 - ADD/ADHD and Midlife Career Change - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Ted BehrGoing through a midlife career change is tough enough. Having ADD and going through a midlife career change can be a lot tougher. ADD can make both the process of deciding on a new career and the actual choice of career more difficult. ADD and the Midlife Career Change Process The ...
Views: 2322 - ADD/ADHD and Sleep Disorders - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2009 from Amy Korn-ReavisThis is an area that has not had enough research. The general consensus is that either ADD causes sleep disturbances like insomnia and fragmented sleep (sleep that is not continuous.) Or that sleep deprivation can bring on the symptoms of ADD/ADHD. So how do you know what to look for? How do you ...
Views: 2098 - ADD/ADHD Treatment: 7 Tips for Stimulant Medications with the 'Therapeutic Window' - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2008 from Dr Charles ParkerIf you simply pay attention to these essential details the possibility of the biggest two problems with ADD/ADHD medications are almost naturally corrected - no more frustration, no more fear of adverse effects. This article is a summary of three other articles written for EzineArticles with ...
Views: 2759 - ADD/ADHD – Drug Free Treatments - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2008 from Mary Ernsberger“Maybe if you found a doctor who’d put him on medication, he would behave better.” How often have you been told that the only effective way to treat attention deficit disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) is to medicate your child? We teach our children to say “No” ...
Views: 1636 - ADD: Restoring Order through Diet, Posture, and Attitude - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Taylor Donovan“The best strategy for working with ADD often turns out to be a combination of enhanced nutritional support, the creation of a supportive and positively challenging atmosphere at home, and a more responsive learning situation at school.” -John Robbins It is currently estimated that about 8 ...
Views: 1722 - 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 ...
Views: 1522 - 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: 2320 - 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: 1714 - 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: 1509 - ADHA Dissappears After Hypnotherapy - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2008 from Jack RhodesVisit any amateur motocross race meet and you will soon discover that this is a sport for all ages. It’s not unusual to have three generations of a family competing in the same event. Of course there are many different classes for the various age brackets, skill levels and engine sizes. There ...
Views: 1748 - ADHD & Guilt "Like a bag of rocks" - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2004 from Patrick HurleyADHD NEWSLETTER from Patrick J. Hurley www.addcorridorcoaching.com ADHD – ADHD &Guilt “like carrying a bag of rocks” AUGUST 2004 Volume I Issue VIII Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on ...
Views: 3273 - ADHD & Organization: Can they co-Exist? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2007 from Carrie GreeneI was working with a client who had recently been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD or ADD). She went on to say that she was happy she had ADHD because now she had a built in excuse to be disorganized. Certainly people with ADHD have trouble being organized but is it ...
Views: 1076 - ADHD & Publicity - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2005 from Patrick HurleySeptember 2005 - Volume II - Issue IX ADHD - Publicity- Good & Bad Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink my ...
Views: 1378 - ADHD - Time As A Potential Black Hole - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Patrick HurleyJanuary 2008- Volume V - Issue I ADHD - Time as a potential BLACK HOLE Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink my ...
Views: 2846 - ADHD - Addictive Tendencies - by Submitted on May 03, 2005 from Patrick HurleyApril 2005 - Volume II - Issue IV ADHD - Addictive Tendencies Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink my ...
Views: 6462 - ADHD - Afraid of being labeled? Don't Be - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2007 from Patrick HurleyDecember 2006 - Volume III - Issue XII ADHD - Afraid of being labeled? Don't Be Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to ...
Views: 1709 - ADHD - Coaching vs. Psychology - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2006 from Patrick HurleyMarch 2006 - Volume III - Issue III ADHD - Coaching vs. Psychology Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink my position ...
Views: 2195 - ADHD - Difficulty relaxing on Vacation! - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2007 from Patrick HurleyMay 2007 - Volume IV - Issue V ADHD - Difficulty relaxing on Vacation! Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink my ...
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