ADHD
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A Thank You To My Readers
I receive a number of e-mails about my column here at Suite101. I am so happy that the information here has been helpful. This is my thank you for your support.
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Should You Take ADHD Medications?
Whether to take medication for ADHD is often a difficult decision. The author talks about her positive experiences from taking ADHD medication
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History of ADHD -- Part I,History of ADHD -- Part I
Ever wonder who discovered ADHD? Where it came from. Find out what the original research introduced about ADHD and about more recent findings.,Ever wonder who discovered ADHD? Where it came from. Find out what the original research introduced about ADHD and about more recent findings.
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ADHD Resources Online
There are many new resources online to help you deal with ADHD as an adult or as a parent of an ADHD child. I've collected some new resources for you to peruse.
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Anger and ADD,Anger and ADD
Anger can sometimes get the best of us. Here are some suggestions on how to deal with it.,Anger can sometimes get the best of us. Here are some suggestions on how to deal with it.
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Finding Humor In Life
Life with ADD can be one humorous moment after another -- here's one of the author's recent humorous moments
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The Gift Of Persistence,The Gift Of Persistence
We can often see our failings as gifts if we'll look at the other side of the coin. Dare to dream and see your gifts.,We can often see our failings as gifts if we'll look at the other side of the coin. Dare to dream and see your gifts.
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Moms with ADD -- Nine Ways to Cope,Moms with ADD -- Nine Ways to Cope
Moms with ADD have difficulties at times dealing with all of the roles they have to play -- wife, mother, housekeeper, and more. Here are some ways to make life easier.,Moms with ADD have difficulties at times dealing with all of the roles they have to play -- wife, mother, housekeeper, and more. Here are some ways to make life easier.
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The ADD Time Continuum
ADDers lose track of time frequently. I call it the "ADD time warp". Find out more about the ADDers perception of time.
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Some Alternative Treatments to ADHD
Medication is not the only way to deal with ADHD. Here are some of the alternatives for treating ADHD without medication.,Medication is not the only way to deal with ADHD. Here are some of the alternatives for treating ADHD without medication.
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The ADDers Guide To Over Extending Oneself
ADDers tend to try to conquer the world and sometimes it's just a buzz of activity. Here's a somewhat humourous account of my activities. I hope it helps to give us all some perspective.,ADDers tend to try to conquer the world and sometimes it's just a buzz of activity. Here's a somewhat humourous account of my activities. I hope it helps to give us all some perspective.
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Is ADHD A Fraud?
ADHD -- is it a real disorder or is it something to make the drug companies rich?
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Who Are You? Forgetfulness and ADHD
Memory is often a problem for those with ADHD. Find out how memory works and what you can do to improve your chances of remembering things.
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More On Creativity and ADHD
Has a friend noticed that you're more creative than most? I had a friend point that out in an unusual way about a week ago. Here's what I learned...
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Encouragement
A look at the author's personal progress and journey through her ADD
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The Humorous Side of ADHD
Can we live without humor? I'd hate to try, but it's really not a worry in my household with our funny four year old...
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What’s So Negative About ADD?
I like to talk about the positive aspect of ADHD, but you can't always ignore the negative. Let's look at a couple of problems that many ADDers face -- addiction and depression.
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Teaching the ADHD Child
My friend, a teacher, asked me for ways to help her ADHD students cope better. I answered her in this article.
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Don't Touch Me!
Tactile sensitivity is common among ADDers. Find out what it is and how to deal with it.
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Romance and ADHD
The divorce rate among ADDers is higher than for the average population. How can you improve your chances of a lasting romance? Find out now
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ADHD In the News
ADHD has been in the news a lot this week. Find out what the Surgeon General and a new study from the National Institute of Mental Health have to say about ADHD
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ADD Success Stories
We often get caught up in the negative side of ADD. We can make our experience more positive through the help of others who have succeeded.
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Help with Homework
Homework and school can be most challenging for the ADD child. Help your child reach his or her full potential by following these guidelines
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It's Not Just for Boys
Women have some special concerns when it comes to having ADHD. Find out what they are and how to cope with them.
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The Positive Side of ADHD
We think about the negative side of ADHD all the time--difficulties in school, difficulties in the workplace and problems dealing with society in general. It's about time we find out why ADHD can be a good thing.
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Causes of ADHD
What causes ADHD? Is it nature or nurture. Let's look at some of the most common theories and see what researchers say.
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Five Tips for Coping With Life's Struggles
Those who have ADHD have a more difficult time when coping with some of life's basic struggles. This article will give you some practical advice to conquer some of these struggles.
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The Personal Side of ADHD
Sometimes we think of ADHD more as the "disorder" and we don't think of the person affected by the disorder. Here are some personal feelings about ADHD.
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Violence and ADHD
Violence has been associated with ADHD in and out of the media. We'll take a look at the role ADHD may have played in recent tragedies and find out what we can do to cut down on violence.
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Life With an ADHD Three Year Old
Life with ADHD is often interesting. Even normal, mundane things like eating dinner can be a challenge in the ADHD household. Find out some of the challenges in our house in this article
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ADHD and Tourette's Syndrome
Tourette's Syndrome and ADHD many times seem to go hand in hand. We can find out more about Tourette's in this article
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Organization and ADHD
Organization skills are often difficult for those with ADHD. The next two articles will cover tips for more effective organization
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ADHD and Creativity
People who are creative and people who have ADHD have some interesting similarities. Find out more in this article.
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A Day In the Life
What is it really like to have ADHD? Find out in this week's article.
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