Good communication skills are vital in a family when you or one of the family members have ADHD in the hopes to make good decisions together, solve problems effectively, and promote a positive sense of well-being among family members. Use of sarcasm, ridicule, name calling, ignoring, making an annoyed face, looking incredulous, snickering, mocking, overgeneralizing, […]
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Becoming A Better Listener As A Women with ADHD
Communication in women with ADHD can be difficult due to you are easily distracted by their environment and their own thoughts and feelings, listening to others can be a challenging. This is true in all kinds of settings, from one-on-one conversations to classroom lectures to work meetings. Another way to look at this is the […]
See MoreFerrari Engine with Bicycle Brakes: A Review ADHD 2.0
When I was first diagnosed with ADHD back in 1998, the first book I read was Driven to Distraction by Dr. Ed Hallowell and John Ratey. I had never read something so validating and encouraging. I read it and not only did I have a better understanding of ADHD in general, but it felt empowering. […]
See More5 Things to Remember to Practice Self-Care During COVID-19 and ADHD
Uncertainty. Anxiety. Fear. Isolation. Doubt. Many of adults with ADHD have had these same thoughts over the past few weeks since pandemic began. During these uncertain times, adults with ADHD don’t always give ourselves the opportunity to process these thoughts and emotions because we focus on planning for the unknown. It’s important to give yourselves […]
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