Let's face it - sometimes you just don't feel like doing certain things that need to get done. Other times you may feel motivated to do things, "but where do I start?!" For many people there's an internal tug-of-war that happens: do I do what's fun or interesting OR should I do what's important? For people with AD/HD the fun...[ read more ]
How many times have you started on a task and “pooped out” half-way through? Half-finished tasks or projects may be part and parcel to who you are as a person. Maybe a bigger problem is sticking your foot in your mouth when talking to people or difficulty staying focused on things. Any of these things may make you feel frustrated,...[ read more ]
Are you a parent who struggles to get your kid to do their homework? Do you have “tug-of-war” battles and find yourself at the “short end of the rope?” If so, you might consider giving the homework rubric a try. It’s a nifty little technique that can be used with elementary and middle school-aged kids. Kids are rated in three...[ read more ]
College can be a wonderful yet anxiety-provoking experience for students. Wonderful from the standpoint of freedom, friends and Frisbee, but anxiety-provoking in terms of having to answer the question, “What am I going to do with my life?” In some ways, college offers many students a temporary reprieve from the mundane responsibilities of adulthood: get up, go to work, come...[ read more ]
Ahhh, to be free of parents telling you what time you need to be home when hanging out with friends...to set your own schedule and make your own decisions...this is what college is all about right? Independence is something that most college students look forward to although it’s not always as good as it’s cracked up to be. In some...[ read more ]
Are you a college student who has a problem - whether stress, relationship or school-related - but doesn't want to seek help? Maybe others have told you you need to get help, but you don't believe them or don't want to follow their advice. It might be something else - like the hassle of having to squeeze counseling sessions into...[ read more ]
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?” Do you picture someone who is flustered and frantically looking for her car keys? Maybe you see a little boy climbing on his teacher’s desk and screaming like Tarzan as he launches himself on to the floor. Although such behaviors are characteristic of some children and...[ read more ]
How many times have you found yourself entranced by a good movie or book only to be surprised by how much time has passed when you reach the end? It’s at that moment that you realize the world has gone on without you for that short period of time and it’s not very appealing to get back on the “merry-go-round...[ read more ]
When you think about all the things that need to be accomplished in a day it can feel overwhelming. There never seems to be enough time to get things done! Some people feel defeated and go on plodding through the day hoping to keep their heads above water. This is especially the case for adults with ADHD. Most people don’t...[ read more ]
Little did Heather know that her quest to answer the question, “Do I have adult ADHD?” would result in a journey on a road less traveled. Normally, such a journey starts by contacting one’s primary care physician about symptoms that are wreaking havoc on them (e.g., attention, organization and memory problems) or talking to friends or co-workers for recommendations. However,...[ read more ]