depression

Your House and Your Head

by Brenda on March 24, 2011

The other day I was watching TV when a commercial came on for the show Hoarding. It’s on TLC I think. In the commercial, the person says that the condition of your house is a reflection of the state of your mind. And Ceci at Only You has this to say: When I was living [...]

Does ADHD Make You Look Fat?

by Brenda on March 11, 2011

If you’re one of those size 2 ADD Moms, feel free to skip this article. But if losing weight is a challenge for you, you might be interested to know that your ADHD is part of the problem. Consider some of the typical symptoms of ADHD: impulsive behavior, lack of focus, poor planning skills and [...]

Excessive Behavior

by Brenda on February 28, 2011

Sometimes living life with ADHD can lead to excessive behavior – overeating, over spending, too many drinks (alcoholic or not), maybe even too many pills. Excessive behavior of any kind isn’t healthy. Even if your excessive behavior is going to the gym too many times a week. People with ADHD have poor impulse control. An [...]

Another Look at Depression

by Brenda on February 25, 2011

Depression is one of those “gifts” that often accompanies ADHD. Attention Deficit Disorder never comes alone, it always brings a friend or two such as depression, anxiety, learning disabilities or even asthma. If you are being treated for depression and still find yourself struggling to get through the day, you might want to reconsider the [...]

Spending and ADHD

by Brenda on February 17, 2011

The challenges that ADHD presents can be especially challenging when it comes to money. Not paying attention, being forgetful, lack of organizational skills – these can really impact your financial situation if you are the one in charge of the money. Depression or low self esteem can cause trouble when it comes to credit cards [...]

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