Advice

Anxiety and ADHD are often connected, and if you’re struggling, remember: anxiety is a way that our bodies and minds protect us from imminent danger. But anxiety doesn’t belong in the past (we can’t change it) or in the future (we can’t predict what will happen). If we can keep it in the present, we can honor it as a gift, and better handle it when it interferes with our everyday lives.

For many, the term “ADHD” evokes feelings of frustration and confusion. Those with ADHD often have difficulty with prioritization and appear to be disorganized by society’s standards. However, this fails to consider that people with ADHD think differently and can, in fact, be excellent organizers if they are given the right tools and understanding.

Let’s look at what executive function means, why it matters so much to people with ADHD (and everyone else!), and how you can improve your own executive functioning skills.

The holidays can be stressful for everyone, but if you have ADHD, it can feel incredibly overwhelming. It’s hard to plan a trip, pack last-minute items, keep track of everything you need to do and not forget to have a good time. But don’t worry—we have your back! Read on to learn how to simplify the process and make holiday travel fun again.

At its core, having ADHD is not about having a disorder or illness — it’s about being different than others, or being neurodivergent — seeing things from unique perspectives, and coming up with creative solutions to problems no one else can solve.

When people speak about ADHD treatments, they frequently refer to the “zombie effect.” This term refers to a cluster of personality changes mimicking parkinsonism, hypomimia, bradykinesia, and flat affect.

Being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be difficult. It can be even worse when medical professionals point out your faults without providing any help or understanding. There is room for improvement in how healthcare engages these individuals.

People with ADHD often feel like they’re always speeding up and slowing down, unable to find the right balance between being too fast and too slow. And they’re often hyper-aware of this, so they don’t always articulate it to those around them (but speaking out loud and sharing the experience of how an ADHD brain works is a really helpful and valuable exercise!).

Here are some reasons why your primary care physician might not be able to give you the best possible care for your ADHD.