Before my diagnosis, I lived with reckless behavior, substance abuse, difficulty in school, lack of concentration, disorganization, poor time management and procrastination. I had a serious impulse control problem. I discovered I had ADHD when I had a confrontation with my professor about not bringing down my final exam. It was so […]
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Surviving the Holidays with ADHD Part 2: Fending Off Holiday Stress
The holidays tend to be a “season of stress” for women with ADHD. There’s often too much to do, pressure to find the perfect gifts, obligations to spend time with relatives who we’d rather not see, and an expectation that we will do it all with ease. With all these challenges, it’s no wonder that […]
See MoreADHD rumination: how to break free from racing thoughts
Getting stuck with the same thoughts running through your mind can feel like a never-ending cycle. While it’s normal for humans to ruminate now and then, for a woman with ADHD it tends to be even more prone to rumination than others. If this sounds like you, don’t worry! I am here to share my tips to stop your […]
See MoreStrengthening Executive Functioning Skills in Women with ADHD Part 5 Emotions
Welcome back to the Welcome Strengthening Executive Function Skills in Women with ADHD Part 5. Last time we looked at memory and a woman with ADHD ability to keep track of and manage information for a brief period, a bit like a mental sticky note. For those of us with ADHD, our sticky note is small […]
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