Why do some people with ADHD self-medicate with argument? What does that phrase even mean—to self-medicate with arguments? Simply, it refers to the stimulation some people get by provoking a conflict—consciously or not. If you …
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What does post-orgasm irritability have to do with ADHD—and could it be damaging your relationship? Maybe not. Or maybe a great deal. As with all things concerning this highly variable condition, “your mileage may vary.” …
Astronauts might have particularly useful tips for adults with ADHD—and everybody else, of course. These tips include how to manage risk–and fear. After all, when you sit in a spaceship hurtling around the Earth …
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ADHD and driving: For many years, Adult ADHD researchers made it a top priority. The evidence is clear: ADHD can impair driving safety. Also clear: Medication can improve driving skills. As for this cartoon, count …
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You might be surprised. It’s not on the symptom list. It’s not on the “Top Ten ADHD Relationship Challenges.” But “not taking out the trash” is a common complaint among the partners of adults …
How can you be blindsided by an ADHD diagnosis? It’s easy. Our culture has alternate explanations for virtually all ADHD-related challenges. Moreover, even in this 21st Century, the public and even the mental health profession …
ADHD and sleep. It’s like any other ADHD-related topic: complex and variable with the individual. I’m constantly struck by the widespread perception that anything about ADHD is simple—or cookie-cutter. Nothing could be further from the …
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. I’ve met many women and men with this experience. If you love …
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Can ADHD create physical balance problems? Yes, we’re hearing more about ADHD-related challenges with something called “motor control.” Simply put, balance. I’ll share a few examples and then results from a very interesting study. …
I’ve seen them: Childhood report cards that might as well be ADHD report cards—if teachers and parents had known how to read them. In this post, I’ll share the report cards from one man diagnosed …
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