ADHD

  Congratulations! Your young adult is now a college graduate. It’s been a long time coming. However, they have had lots of struggles just getting through school and even reaching college due to executive functioning problems. And now they're faced with a new challenge. Often, young adults who have executive functioning issues also have difficulty with stepping out into the adult world. And this “failure to launch” phenomenon can make it difficult for your graduate to navigate their new environment. As a supportive parent, it’s helpful for both you and them to know the common difficulties young adults with executive functioning problems face. This [...]

“It feels hopeless, nobody understands me!” These may be your thoughts as once again you find your relationship in ashes. Everything seemed great at first. In fact, it even occurred to you that this person may be the person with whom you would spend the rest of your life. However, your partner just got tired of having to “deal” with your ADHD. Even though they loved your passion, energy, and excitement, in the end, the effects of ADHD have caused harm to your relationships. Does this sound like you? If so, it's important that you understand the effects of ADHD on [...]

You try hard. You really do. However, you still find your thoughts drifting out the window or you forget that you have to be at an appointment on time. It seems as if you are constantly in this thick cloud that keeps you from reaching your full potential. In fact, you know that you have ADHD or executive functioning problems. But knowing that is not enough to help you keep a job or have a relationship. You need help with functioning well, with reaching our potential. Can you do it? Of course! Consider these three steps. 1. Accept That You Need Help [...]

Understanding Adult ADHD isn’t easy. That's because commonly known symptoms of ADHD are most often associated with children, not adults. Oftentimes, the symptoms exhibited by adults are confused for other behaviors. Also, what causes ADHD for adults may be misunderstood, even by those who are struggling with the disorder themselves. And that can lead to a lot of problems for adults with ADHD, both in their professional and personal lives. Does this sound like you or someone you know? If so, understanding adult ADHD—including its types, causes, and symptoms—can be the first step to managing it. Types of Adult ADHD Typically, when [...]