How Your ADHD Brain Can Distort Reality—And What to Do About It
ADHD can fuel negative thinking. Learn how and why it happens, and practical strategies to overcome cognitive distortions and reduce anxiety.
Taming the Catastrophizing Impulse
ADHD can bring with it a tendency toward catastrophizing. Here’s why and strategies you can use to help control it.
ADHD and Social Anxiety
Social anxiety disorder (SAD) often co-occurs with ADHD. Learn the causes, symptoms and techniques you can use to control it.
The Mindfulness Habit
A mindfulness practice can help individuals with ADHD reduce anxiety, worry and stress. Here are tips to help you get started.
Can a Weighted Blanket Reduce ADHD Symptoms?
The pressure of a weighted blanket can provide a sense of security, help improve sleep and reduce anxiety for individuals with ADHD.
ADHD and the Art of Healthy Breathing
Anxiety, emotional dysregulation and difficulty sleeping can make ADHD symptoms worse. The simple act of better breathing can help.
Overcome Your ADHD Inner Critic
ADHD can amplify the impact of negative self-talk. Here are tips to avoid becoming a victim of your ADHD inner critic.
Tips to Help Your Kids Manage Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The disruptions caused by the COVID-19 virus can create a lot of stress for children. Here are some strategies you can use to help reduce your child’s stress about the pandemic.
How ADHD Can Trigger Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria
Many individuals with ADHD also suffer from rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD) – an extreme emotional sensitivity and emotional pain triggered by the perception—not necessarily the reality—that they have been rejected, teased, or criticized by important people in their life. RSD can negatively impact social interactions, relationships and job performance.
Patterns of Adult ADHD and Comorbid Conditions
Recent research shows that about 60% of adults with ADHD have comorbid psychiatric conditions including: mood and anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, and personality disorders. The presence of these other conditions can often complicate the process of diagnosing and treating ADHD in an adult. Early recognition and treatment of ADHD and its comorbidities has the potential to change the trajectory of these psychiatric conditions later in life.