ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Talking Brains Episode 21: Why Are People with ADHD More Vulnerable to Gaslighting?

By |2019-08-08T12:51:47-04:00August 7th, 2019|Categories: ADHD, Gaslighting, Psychology, Talking Brains|Tags: , , , |

Talking Brains Podcast: a conversation about why people with ADHD may be more vulnerable to gaslighting.If you have ADHD, you may find that you are more vulnerable to being manipulated in relationships due to ADHD-related issues, including feeling "less than". Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse where a person manipulates others to gain control over [...]

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Talking Brains Episode 17: How CBT Can Help You Deal With Difficult People

By |2019-06-18T11:05:00-04:00June 18th, 2019|Categories: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression/Anxiety, Psychology, Talking Brains|Tags: , , , , , |

Talking Brains Podcast: a conversation with Dr. Seth Gillihan about how cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help you deal with difficult people. Research in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has found it to be an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, and ADHD. CBT can also help you cope with life stressors, including dealing with difficult people. [...]

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PSA On Dalmatians: Don’t Get One

By |2019-02-03T22:31:53-05:00February 3rd, 2019|Categories: ADHD|

Many of you may be considering getting a dalmatian after seeing Anheuser-Busch's Super Bowl commercial. We've adopted 4 dalmatians and 2 dal mixes. Please don't even think about getting one unless you seriously consider and accept what you are taking on. What You Need to Know About Dals Dals are smart and headstrong. Training them can [...]

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Talking Brains Episode 2: Sex & ADHD with Ari Tuckman PsyD

By |2018-11-29T12:36:22-05:00September 20th, 2018|Categories: ADHD, Sex, Talking Brains|Tags: , , , , |

Talking Brains Podcast: a conversation with Ari Tuckman PsyD MBA. ADHD can really take a toll on your sex life and your relationship. We haven't had a lot of research on ADHD and sex - until now. Ari Tuckman PsyD MBA conducted a 3,000 person survey of people with ADHD and their non-ADHD partners about their [...]

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The Overlap of ADHD and GAD

By |2017-07-01T01:07:54-04:00July 1st, 2017|Categories: ADHD, Anxiety|Tags: , , |

The Overlap of ADHD and GAD Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can share similar symptoms and treatments.  You are also more likely to have anxiety if you have ADHD. What is GAD? Symptoms of GAD include persistent and uncontrollable worrying, feeling on edge, and experiencing irritability and insomnia.  People with GAD may feel anxiety more frequently about finances, health, relationships, and work. The diagnosis of GAD occurs [...]

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Is It ADHD or a Thyroid Disorder?

By |2017-06-27T12:29:36-04:00June 27th, 2017|Categories: ADHD, Health|Tags: , , |

Is It ADHD or a Thyroid Disorder? Symptoms of ADHD and a thyroid disorder can be very similar.  You may also be more likely to have a thyroid disorder when you have ADHD.  Read on to find out more about both disorders. What is ADHD? ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder—a neurological, genetic, and biological disorder [...]

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ADHD & Michael Phelps: Medication is Not a “Crutch”

By |2016-11-20T07:53:40-05:00August 14th, 2016|Categories: ADD, ADHD, Sports|Tags: , , , |

A fellow blogger at Psychology Today wrote a post on Michael Phelps' ADHD not being a true disorder, and stating that stimulant medication for ADHD is a "crutch". Here is my response. One of the greatest disservices to children and adults with mental health issues is marginalizing those who need medication. In Marilyn Wedge's blog post [...]

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Free ADHD Teleconference January 11th-16th

By |2016-10-05T06:45:45-04:00January 11th, 2016|Categories: ADD, ADHD|Tags: |

The ADHD Palooza free teleconference is going on now until January 16th. Learn more about ADHD experiences and treatment. I will be presenting on ADHD and money on January 14th at 1pm. http://adhdpalooza.com

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Radio interview tonight 9/8 at 6pm EST

By |2016-11-20T07:53:40-05:00September 8th, 2015|Categories: ADD, ADHD|

I will be appearing on Michelle Skeen PsyD's radio show tonight at 6pm Eastern to talk about non-medication treatments for ADHD. More information can be found here: http://michelleskeen.com/blog/?p=1888

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