Can You Be “Too Smart to Have ADHD?”
High intelligence does not protect you from the effects of ADHD, a recent study indicates. Unfortunately, too many people mistakenly assume that high IQ rules out ADHD entirely
How’s Your Vitamin B-12 Level?
What does Vitamin B-12 have to do with brain function? Plenty. In fact, Vitamin B-12 deficiency can cause “brain fog,” depression, and more. I’m delighted to present this guest post on this topic from …
ADHD and Lacking Empathy: Was I Raising a Narcissist?
What do the words ADHD, low empathy, and narcissist have in common? Potentially, more than many people realize. This knowledge should be more widely understood, including in the mental health field, because it could hold …
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Knowing ADHD Facts Makes You Gaslight-Proof
Is there a connection between ADHD and this phenomenon called gaslighting? Potentially. But, as with most ADHD-related topics, it’s complicated. In this post, I examine the topic from a few angles. I’m seeing more talk …
Can Stimulants Normalize Iron Uptake in Individuals with ADHD? Maybe
Preliminary research shows that treating ADHD with stimulant medication can normalize the ability to uptake iron already in the diet. The study called into question the routine recommendation of iron supplements for people with ADHD. …
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The Signs of Adult ADHD are Obvious, Right? Wrong!
If you or your partner has ADHD, the signs would be obvious, yes? The signs of Adult ADHD would show themselves at the very beginning of the relationship, yes? Well…..no, not exactly. It might be …
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Years of Misdiagnosing Adult ADHD: One Woman’s Story
Misdiagnosing Adult ADHD as anything but ADHD is all too common when a clinician fails to understand ADHD. The risk is going by what a behavior “looks like”. As should be no surprise, living with …
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ADHD Misdiagnosed as Depression Until 39: “Best Week of My Life”
She had sought help from a string of mental-health professionals—for decades—with her ADHD misdiagnosed as depression and anxiety. Again and Again. For decades. Life only got harder and harder. I’ve met many women and men …
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ADHD, Empathy, & Dopamine: A Study, Book Excerpt, and Definition
What can a published study — and an excerpt from my first book — explain about ADHD, empathy, and the neurotransmitter dopamine? That’s what this post is all about. I’ve noticed a remarkable phenomenon over …
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Q&A with the Experts: Adult ADHD-Focused Couple Therapy
Adult ADHD-Focused Couple Therapy™. Why create a special model—based on the evidence of what work— for Adult ADHD-challenged couples? What’s wrong with standard couple therapy? Why not just Adult ADHD therapy and recruit the partner …
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