I remember vividly the day I’d finally had enough. The dishes were piling up in the sink, my dirty clothes were all over the floor, my email inbox was overflowing, and I’d forgot to pay my gas bill.. yet again While I knew that I should “just do it,” something stopped me every time. The […]
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How To Keep Holiday Spending in Check For Women with ADHD
The holiday season has arrived. There are so many ads on the radio and television to encourage us to buy their products, and that, in combination with the festive holiday mood, can cause us to spend beyond our budget. This is especially true for women with ADHD. The impulsivity that often accompanies the condition can be a big problem during the holidays. If you […]
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Impulsivity is one of the most common symptoms of women with ADHD and the different aspects of impulsivity are described in the ADHD diagnostic criteria in the DSM-V such as talking excessively, difficulty waiting their turn to speak, blurts out answers before questions are completely asked and completes others’ sentences and interrupts or intrudes on […]
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A new leather jacket, a new flatscreen tv, a fancy car, – spontaneous ill-advised purchases are not uncommon for women with ADHD. Quite the contrary we know that shopping addiction can be a possible consequence of ADHD and can have a significant impact not only on your financial situation but also on your family and […]
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