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Views: 1073 - ***Pay ATTENTION! Easier said than done for the ADHD brain - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2015 from Linda RoggliOn the spectrum of ADHD symptoms, perhaps the least understood is the inability of children and adults to pay attention to the world around them. They “space out” in the middle of conversations or are clueless about the recently revealed details of a new project at work. That “space cadet” ...
Views: 2943 - Family Dynamics - Living With ADD/ADHD - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2017 from Kyle FerrolyFOREWORD – ABOUT THE MIND BRAIN BALANCE TEAM “The Center for Mind Brain Balance” was established to bridge the gap between a person’s psychological and emotional needs versus their brain-based or physical imbalances that are so often overlooked. Founded in 2004 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, ...
Views: 1259 - SMART DRUGS WORKING MEMORY , ADHD AND EINSTEIN - - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2018 from Mathew ThompsonIn 2014/15 a 30 billion dollar FTSE 100 company specializing in smart drugs [ working memory and attention] was the takeover target of ABBvie the US Pharmaceutical giant . In her book Working Memory: The Connected Intelligence Tracy Alloway argues that Working Memory is a better test of ...
Views: 1309 - SMART DRUGS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC - smart drug alternatives - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2018 from Mathew ThompsonIn the first of a three articles we look at how smart drugs widespread use by the general public has exploded in recent times . In 2014 Under the headline Bad News For Ivy Leaguer's: ADHD Drugs Hurt Your Memory Time publishes an article Prescription drug abuse is rampant, and for ...
Views: 2065 - SMART DRUGS - LIMITLESS OR LIMITING US - Are smart pills or smarter courses the way forward ? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2018 from Mathew ThompsonSMART DRUGS PRIMER - LIMITLESS OR LIMITING US “You know how they say that we can only access 20% of our brain?” says the man who offers stressed-out writer Eddie Morra a fateful pill in the 2011 film Limitless. “Well, what this does, it lets you access all of it.” Morra is instantly ...
Views: 1363 - Out Of Control and Feeling Helpless - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2015 from Brian SheenMary continually held her breath as she explained how her son Ken grew up in a single-parent home. She became pregnant after being drugged and raped on a blind date. Since kindergarten, Ken had been on a cocktail of drugs. Now eight he had already been on Ritalin, Zoloft, Risperdal, and ...
Views: 1148 - ***Is Sunshine Enough? Vitamin D and ADHD - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2015 from Laurie DuparDaily, I take my vitamin B’s, vitamin C, but vitamin D? A couple of years ago a routine blood test showed that I had very low levels of vitamin D. You know, that vitamin that is produced automatically in our bodies when we are in the sunlight? Having lived in sunny California for over a ...
Views: 2603 - Is Sunshine Enough? Vitamin D and ADHD - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2015 from Laurie DuparDaily, I take my vitamin B’s, vitamin C, but vitamin D? A couple of years ago a routine blood test showed that I had very low levels of vitamin D. You know, that vitamin that is produced automatically in our bodies when we are in the sunlight? Having lived in sunny California for over a ...
Views: 2259 - Stop Missing Appointments! - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2015 from Laurie DuparI think my dentist is on to me. Over the past year I have noticed an increase in their efforts to remind me of my appointments. In the good old days I would get a postcard two weeks before the appointment reminding me of the day and time. I really appreciated this as most of my dentist ...
Views: 3649 - 8 Ways to Get Organized When you have ADHD - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2015 from Cassandra GreeneOrganization can be difficult for anyone, but for those who have ADHD the mere thought of trying to get it all together can be quite daunting. You will need to push past this because when you have ADHD one of the best ways to manage your symptoms is to become organized. There are several ...
Views: 1042(1 vote) - “Person, Place or Thing?” Supports for the Person with ADHD - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2015 from Laurie DuparThe past couple of months have been doozies for me. You know those times when the first technical challenge happens and you try to laugh it off and chock it up to “life”? For instance, when your PC crashes for the third time that year and you scold yourself for expecting it not to do that ...
Views: 2460 - 15 Time Management Tips for Adults with ADHD - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2015 from Cassandra GreeneAn adult who has ADHD tends to be impulsive and restless. At times they may have a difficult time paying attention. ADHD can make time management quite hard. Some of the symptoms of adult ADHD can mean that you are not aware of time passing, predicting how long a task will take, monitoring your ...
Views: 1096(1 vote) - It's Normal with ADHD To... - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2015 from Laurie DuparHere at Coaching for ADHD I love getting emails from you! Especially when you ask questions and want more understanding or clarification about something ADHD related. Recently I received an email from a father asking a question about his son’s behavior. He wanted to know if it was “normal” ...
Views: 2583 - How to Get Through the ADHD Medication Maze - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2015 from Laurie DuparHave you ever had to go a day or more without your prescription medication? Do you know the physical discomfort and anxiousness of waiting to get the medication reordered? Have you spent hours on the phone with the doctor’s office, insurance company or pharmacy waiting for your ADHD ...
Views: 2561 - Gifted with a Glitch: The Twice Exceptional Leader - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Geraldine MarkelWilliam was one of those kids who breezed through most of public school with his great brain. He had a few academic close calls as a college undergrad, but he always pulled it off in the end. He completed his MBA at the top of his class at an extremely competitive university. Sure, there were a ...
Views: 1551 - ***I Don’t Believe in ADHD - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2014 from Laurie DuparIncredible as it sounds, I still am amazed at how often I hear people say “I don’t believe in ADHD.” You probably have heard it too. And if you are like me, the moment those words come out of their mouth, every hair raises on the back of your neck, the fire starts to churn in the pit of your ...
Views: 2964(1 vote) - What Zone Are You In? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2014 from Laurie DuparAhhh…the comfort zone. That comfy familiar place where we feel safe. Here we can kick back, relax and pat ourselves on the back. Livin’ seems easy…but there is an underlying restlessness as if something is missing. Is this the comfort zone or…are we “zoning out”? Recently, I was asked to ...
Views: 2944 - Happiness and ADHD - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2014 from Laurie DuparRecently I’ve noticed that being “happy” or striving for “happiness” is a major topic of many conversations. We seem to live in a world where we are inundated by information about being happy. Pursuing it could literally be a full time job! Being someone who has struggled with depression, it has ...
Views: 3175 - ***Minimizing Your Symptoms of ADD: Which Comes First…Exercise, Diet or Sleep? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2014 from Laurie DuparWhich is more important to help manage your symptoms of ADD…exercise, diet or sleep? Ideally we are fueling our bodies with nutritious food, moving our bodies with regular exercise and getting the consistent sleep we need to feel rested, alert and focused to decrease our symptoms of ...
Views: 3220 - Avoiding ADHD Insanity - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2014 from Laurie DuparAlbert Einstein once said…”Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Sound familiar? For instance, have you been trying the same strategies to get out the door on time, but constantly arrive late? Are you struggling to organize your day at work or ...
Views: 1817 - “Natural” Doesn’t Come in a Plastic Bottle - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2014 from Laurie Dupar“ADHD medications aren’t natural.” “I only want to use natural ways to manage my ADHD symptoms.” “I don’t want to put anything unnatural into my body.” These are just some of the familiar comments I hear during or following one of my presentations about ADHD medications. In our world ...
Views: 2300 - Celebrate the Positive Qualities of ADHD - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2014 from Laurie DuparLife with ADHD is a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week-adventure!! If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with ADHD, then you know how challenging it can be at times. Unfortunately, most of our focus is on the “negative aspects and problems” of ADHD and rarely are the strengths or positive ...
Views: 2308 - Are you an ADHD “Helicopter” Partner? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Laurie DuparDo you hover over your spouse while they’re doing housework or completing other important tasks around the house? Do you take more than your share of responsibility for things in your ADHD relationship? Do you find it is just easier to get things done if you micro-manage your partner’s schedule ...
Views: 3365(2 votes) - New “Tests” for ADHD - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2013 from Laurie Dupar“I think I have ADHD,” a client told me. “I seem to have all the symptoms! But, is there a test? How can I know for sure?” Wanting and expecting their to be a physical “test” for ADHD is something that seems to come at a time in our medical history when many of the scientific advancements ...
Views: 2831 - ***I'm Almost Afraid to Ask but Do I Have Adult ADHD? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2013 from Linda RoggliForgotten computer passwords, belated birthday cards, mismatched shoes – they can make you wonder if your brain has turned to mush. Or maybe you have ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)! Today’s frenzied world is a breeding ground for ADHD-like behavior, but for 95% of us those ...
Views: 4572(1 vote) - ***The estrogen connection to ADHD - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2013 from Linda RoggliBefore menopause, "Sylvia" was plagued by severe PMS (now known as PMDD - Pre Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder). She had migraines each month in tandem with her period and her work suffered because she lost focus regularly. After menopause her brain fog worsened. Little did she know that her ...
Views: 8734 - ***Suicide risk higher for girls and women with ADHD - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2013 from Linda RoggliResults of a major research study show that adolescent girls with ADHD are more likely to attempt suicide and to inflict injury on themselves than non-ADHD girls of the same age. The study, led by Stephen Hinshaw, PhD and published in the online Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, ...
Views: 3259 - Two Ways Too Much Technology Can Be Bad For Your Health - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Dr. Michele BrennanTechnology has proved to be an invaluable asset in the field of mental health. We have the internet which allows easy access to information on symptoms and disorders such as depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder. We have EEG machines which allow us to physically change brain waves ...
Views: 2150 - Is it ADHD? Is it ADD? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Laurie DuparPaul made an appointment with me and arrived with a concern: “My wife keeps telling me I have ADHD because I am always misplacing things, forgetting what she says, and running late - even to work. But I have never been hyperactive, so can she still be right?” A week later, I met Jennifer ...
Views: 2508(2 votes) - ADHD and Driving – Risks and Strategies - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Laurie DuparMom, can I have the keys to go meet Cheryl at the mall?” “Dad, I just need the car for about an hour so I can take my friends to get some ice-cream.” “Mom, it’s so hot out! Can I just drive to the pool?” Not only do adults often drive more in the summer, particularly on highways while ...
Views: 3390(1 vote) - ADHD and Driving: Safety Tips - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Laurie DuparIt’s summertime! Time for roadtrips and school vacation – which means more driving for teens and adults with ADHD. The symptoms of ADHD – especially the combination of impulsivity, distractibility, and inattention – lend themselves to greater risk of accidents, tickets and errors in driving ...
Views: 3154(1 vote) - Productivity and ADHD - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Laurie DuparDid you know that the answer to your productivity depends on the first 15 minutes of your day? Physically we know having breakfast in the morning is important to getting the right fuel to sustain our energy and metabolism throughout the day. What we may not realize is that fueling our brain ...
Views: 2955(1 vote) - Bullying and ADHD - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Laurie DuparBullying has become one of the most prominent social issues of our time. Bullying someone with ADHD seems to be even more widespread due to their still developing social skills and increased possibility they will impulsivity react. A bully, by definition, is a person who is habitually cruel or ...
Views: 2588(1 vote) - Did You Know that Having ADHD is Like Having Super Powers? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Laurie DuparSummer movie blockbusters are upon us and local theaters are showcasing another season of superhero action flicks. Raising two sons, I have watched my share of superhero movies - from Star Wars to Spiderman - and confess that I know quite a bit about superheroes – the struggles that led them to ...
Views: 3154(2 votes) - Attention Deficit Disorder: You Are Not Going to Like This One, Maybe - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from David OrmanSome of you will really not like this post. Too invested in the disease and the same way of living. Some of you will love this post. Very invested in health and a new way of living. An article was posted regarding the "inventor of ADD and ADHA." It reads. . . . . The German weekly Der ...
Views: 1537(1 vote) - How to Save Time By Making The Right Choice - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2013 from Pierre Ah-FatBy Pierre Ah-Fat Are you among those persons who begin their day with a to do list? Do you often bring remaining tasks forward for the following day? Does this leave you with a feeling of incompleteness? Do you go to bed with the burden that there is always more to do the following day? ...
Views: 2203(2 votes) - Vocal Folds Growth… How dangerous is it, and what could happen if untreated? - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Diana YampolskyLately, I have more and more inquiries about almost all kinds of growth on the vocal folds (vocal cords). The most “popular” inquiry is about vocal polyps. Over the years, I, non-surgically, have treated all kinds of unpleasant vocal disorders, and I have to say that the polyps are the most ...
Views: 2009 - ADHD Medication Vacation? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Laurie DuparSummertime is just around the corner, and Lynn is wondering what to do about her son’s ADHD meds. “He really needs them for school, and the medication has calmed him down a lot, but some people have told me they take their kids off medication in the summer. I‘m not sure what to do!” Lynn is ...
Views: 3340 - Frustrated wtih ADHD - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2013 from Laurie DuparHaving ADHD can be frustrating. Merely struggling with compensating for the challenges so they don’t interfere with daily functioning and learning new ways to do things can be taxing. There is a constant internal battle of symptom and strategy waging inside yourself when you are coping with ...
Views: 3444(1 vote) - ADHD Challenges: Mind Going Blank? - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Laurie DuparHave you ever sat in front of the computer screen or pad of paper, wishing the words to magically come forth from your fingertips so you could finally meet your deadline? Do you hope that you won’t have to go through the chaos and stress of it being late or not completed at all? Yet no matter ...
Views: 3354(1 vote) - Abandon These Four Marriage-Killing ADHD Habits - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Carol GignouxLeft unchecked, there are a handful of pretty normal bad habits that can turn into relationship killers. The patterns of communication listed below can start innocently enough. You probably just don’t know any better. And for a while these cycles let out some tension and can be laughed off ...
Views: 2208(1 vote) - File Like a Champ: ADHD & Taxes - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Carol GignouxIt’s tax time! Are you ready? If your answer is a loud “NO” – you’re not alone. Tax season seems to be one of those universal experiences that makes everyone grumpy and anxious. The whole system seems especially designed to confound ADHDers: first, keep track of every little expense for 365 ...
Views: 1771(1 vote) - Tips and Tricks for Adult ADHD Conference Attendees - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2013 from Laurie DuparThis month I wanted to share some experiences about conferences! I love conferences and look forward to the opportunities to travel around the country to enjoy some time with other ADHD coaches and entrepreneurs, increase awareness of ADHD challenges, and finally meet some of my long distance ...
Views: 3446(1 vote) - Indigo Children - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Angela Schulz-Henke“All you need is Love!” ~ The Beatles Yes, the children of tomorrow are here and they have come to support us! They are referred to as Crystal children, Indigo children or Light children. But who are these young people more and more of whom came in the last 10 years? I will give you the ...
Views: 2353(2 votes) - Why Tax Season Can be Challenging for ADHD Adults - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Laurie DuparIt’s that time of the year again…the 90 plus days that are the bane of existence for most adults with ADHD. Yes, I’m talking about tax season - when all of our best intentions from the year before can either feel like our saving grace or plunge us into weeks of despair. For whatever reason, ...
Views: 3282(1 vote) - Life After the ADHD Diagnosis - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from Carol GignouxWhen your ADHD diagnosis arrives, it can be overwhelming. Hopefully most of your feelings about it are positive. In some respects, years or decades of frustration and missteps suddenly make a lot of sense. There is also comfort from the revelation that many of the bad habits and problem ...
Views: 1687(1 vote) - Have you ever wondered if you might have ADHD?
- by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from Carol Gignoux“I am so ADHD today.” We have all heard that phrase and know what it means. It is shorthand for someone who is feeling absent-minded, and makes a joke of it that his or her brain is in the grip of distraction issues beyond their control. But have you ever said it about yourself, and wondered if ...
Views: 1403(1 vote) - Lasting Motivation for ADHDers - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from Carol GignouxWhat do you want? This might be one of the most loaded questions in the English language. What is your long-term, big-picture, no-guts-no-glory goal? Not to be morbid, but what is the accomplishment you would be proudest of in your obituary? For adults with ADHD, it’s common for those dreams to ...
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