What is gas-lighting? Gas-lighting is a form of psychological or emotional abuse and different techniques designed to get control of another person. The person who is doing the gas lighting repeatedly or challenges the realization of their victims off-kilter and make them question themselves. For example the gas lighter might use their ADHD diagnosis against […]
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Simple and Effective Tips on Self Care for Women with ADHD
While medication and talk therapy can help you manage the symptoms of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), understanding proper self care for women with ADHD play a pivotal role as well. Regular doses of skillful self-care can boost your mood and make it easier to meet your responsibilities and build healthy relationships. Paying attention […]
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In this part of the series on executive functioning skills I am going to focus on the EF skill of emotional control for women with ADHD What does “emotional control” mean? Emotional control is the ability to manage and control your emotions so you can complete a task or achieve a goal. In other words, […]
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Many women with ADHD engage in behaviors known as “masking.” But what is ADHD masking – and why is it a problem? Here’s what you need to know. ADHD masking is a term used to describe the phenomenon for women with ADHD appearing to function normally, despite having the ADHD. It’s thought for a women […]
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