by Brenda on January 25, 2012
Did you know that addictions are very common among people who have ADHD? It’s true. It often comes from self medicating – an attempt to control your symptoms of ADHD or anxiety or depression. Self medicating is not always a conscious act. Think about it – we have problems paying attention – so the beginnings [...]
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by Brenda on November 25, 2011
A few weeks ago, I did about 75% of my holiday shopping online. I was so proud of myself, being ready for the holidays so soon. This morning I decided to check on my orders to see when they might arrive. It turns out that instead of having my shopping almost done, I have barely [...]
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by Brenda on November 21, 2011
ADDers are prone to impulsive behavior – acting without thinking. But being impulsive is more about behavior, it’s about thinking and judgement too. Have you ever said something impulsively and then wished you could take it back? I know I have. Never ask someone when they are due if you don’t know for a fact [...]
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by Brenda on August 18, 2011
You know that you can easily be overwhelmed by too much of anything: to much to do, too much stuff in your space, too much to try and understand. But did you know that your senses can be overwhelmed too? If you’ve ever driven past an area where a skunk just perfumed the air then [...]
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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 [...]
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