Q: What is the best way to deal with emotional dysregulation? It’s the one part of ADHD that I find the hardest to deal with. Sometimes I think of emotional regulation and ADHD like driving in a snowstorm (I live …
Q: What kinds of new ADHD medications are available for adults? At this point there are nearly 40 medications approved for the treatment of ADHD. Physicians refer to “first line” treatments which include stimulant medications. And there’s the second line, which …
Q: How do I do the inner work? People look at me like I have a 3rd eye when I say this … but ADHD is just one part of you. It’s not an identity and it doesn’t mean everything. …
Q: I’m considering hiring an ADHD coach that works with adults. What is the best way to research coaches to find out their backgrounds, expertise, fees, whether they work in person or only virtual, etc? First, check out the ACO …
by Nicole Carollo I got my combined-type ADHD diagnosis on a sunny day in August of 2020. For months, through research and self-reflection, I knew the diagnosis was coming. Still, though, it’s hard to prepare. Home alone with a pandemic raging outside, I didn’t know how to begin processing the life-changing news. I had tried journal writing countless …
Q: We just found out our 10-year-old grandchild has ADHD. His parents say they won’t allow him to blame anything on his ADHD and won’t take any excuses. What can I do to help him? Oh gosh, this is so …
Q: How do I maintain a consistent routine? I’ll start a habit, for instance, working out a specific amount of time before work. I’ll get excited about it, get new gear (shoes, outfits), and will be passionate about it for …
Q: Is there an app that will help with mindfulness, to slow my mind down and help me do it several times a day? To be honest I’ve never found one particular app that helped me with mindfulness. I consider …
Q: How can I find a career I enjoy and am able to do? I found out at age 40 that I have ADD and it has caused major issues in my marriage. I have been working dead-end or seasonal …
With ADHD, You Can Put the Teletubbies in Charge by Scott Wu I struggled with a lot of things in school. It wasn’t a lack of intelligence (as many people mistakenly believe about ADHD.) You know the typical symptoms of …