Neurotransmitters and ADHD 101

May 11, 2011

Neurotransmitters and particularly dopamine are important if you have ADHD. A neuron is a nerve cell located in the brain.  Information is passed from one neuron to another via a junction (called a synapse) in either chemical or electrical forms. Neurotransmitters are the chemicals that transport information between neurons. The brain has hundreds of different [...]

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ADHD Comorbidity

April 29, 2011

I don’t know about you, but I find the term ‘Comorbid’ a grim term. I am sure it would have been possible to come up with a more cheery description of an ‘individual that has more than one medical condition that exists both independently and at the same time. However, regardless of the term, if [...]

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Earth Day

April 14, 2011

If you have ADHD there is a very good chance that you care greatly about the planet, but struggle to implement daily actions that can help. Here are 5 tips that can help you help our earth: 1. Take shorter showers: Taking shorter showers is a win-win. Not only does it help the environment by [...]

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Magical Drink for Focus and Productivity

April 8, 2011

People sometimes get annoyed when I suggest simple strategies because their problems seem so big, they think only big solutions could possibly help.  However, sometimes simple is the most powerful and a perfect example of this is keeping fully hydrated by drinking enough water. Our brain is made up of 85% water.   In order, to [...]

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Man Bag or Murse?

April 1, 2011

Did you ever see the Friends episode where Joey starts to carry a bag that resembles a female purse? He is very attached to it and calls it a ‘Man bag’. While it’s a funny episode, if you have ADHD and male, there is LOTS to be said for carry a Man bag, or Murse [...]

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ADHD and Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome

March 24, 2011

Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD is a form of anxiety that occurs after a traumatic event. The severity of PTSD depends not on the event but on the individual’s perception of the event. Traumatic events vary from losing a job, being involved in an accident, sexual abuse, or natural disasters, such as, earthquakes or witnessing [...]

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ADHD and FEAR

March 11, 2011

Anxiety, fear and worry, go hand in hand. Like anxiety and worry, a small amount of fear can actually be a good thing. It’s pre-programmed in us to keep us safe. When we feel fearful, chemicals like adrenaline and cortisol are released to prepare us for fight or flight and keep us save. What this [...]

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ADHD and Worry

March 4, 2011

Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy.  ~Leo Buscaglia When you worry you repeatedly think of negative thoughts about a situation. Since the thoughts aren’t pleasant they result in anxiety. Like most human traits, a small dose of worrying is helpful. It prompts you to think of a [...]

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Anxiety and ADHD

February 25, 2011

Statics show that 50 percent of  ADHD adults also have an anxiety disorder,  for example Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Panic Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Social phobia or specific phobias, such as fear of flying or fear of spiders etc. Not all anxiousness is bad. It can be a sign to get [...]

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ADHD and Procrastination

February 18, 2011

Last week, the Internet access to my computer at work stopped. It stopped for no apparent reason and, was very annoying. However, despite it being annoying, and inconvenient it took me a full 7 days to get it fixed. These were some of the excuses that were running through my head that stopped me from [...]

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