Archive for Managing ADHD

Managing Your Mood When You Have ADHD

Mar 21, 2008 1 Comment

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One of my clients told me about an interesting video game she found out about that helps manage your moods every day. While it is not specifically for ADHD, ADHD adults can definitely benefit from it. Many of my clients have difficulty with managing their mood. They can get down on themselves and have to deal [...]

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“I’m sorry Sweetheart, you don’t have ADHD”

Mar 11, 2008 2 Comments

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My ADHD husband, Duane, and I have been working on various ADHD-related business projects together. I won’t go into all the details but I will tell you that we’re both really excited about the direction my ADHD coaching business is taking. We’re so excited in fact that we’re constantly talking about it, working on [...]

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ADHD Adult, You Are Not Alone

Mar 06, 2008 4 Comments

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According to research quoted in Dr. Russell Barkley’s new book on adult ADHD, there are 8.1 percent of adults with ADHD in the U.S. Given the similarities in our ancestries, it’s also safe to believe that these figures may be similar north of the 49th parallell.
Oddly enough there are still some people who question [...]

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You’re an ADHD Adult: Learn to Dance in the Rain

Feb 04, 2008 3 Comments

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“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass… It’s about learning to dance in the rain” (author unknown)

I heard this quote on a show about autism and realized how powerful it was. So many people facing adversity have unrealized dreams (writing a book, starting a business, getting healthy, etc…. what’s your dream?) They’re [...]

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Adult ADHD Research Seeks Candidates in Montreal

Feb 01, 2008 2 Comments

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Hi everyone,
I am forwarding you this information that was presented at an ADHD Support Group in Montreal for those of you who were not there.
There is research going on in Montreal on ADHD in adults! Besides the obvious wanting to help the cause, you may be interested to find [...]

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Buildings routines as an adult with ADHD

Jan 24, 2008 1 Comment

I’m so excited about this and really have to tell someone. First, I’ve put up a blog and have been contributing to the addcoachingblog, and there’s more… Ready, here it is: I’m writing a book on productivity management for ADHDers. I started in September with an idea and in October with an outline and am [...]

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A solution for ADHDers who forget their ADHD medications

Nov 09, 2007 No Comments

Many of my ADHD clients are frustrated by their difficulty with estimating time and being on time to appointments. Their spouses and friends get annoyed at their tardiness. In our Time Management workshop for ADHDers we help participants find ways to get reminded of appointments and when they need to take their medications.
Many decide to [...]

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