ADHD Myths & Facts
“Does Everyone Have ADHD? No. And Why It Hurts When Neurotypicals Claim an ‘ADHD Moment’”
“When neurotypical people say that they are ‘so ADHD,’ they perpetuate a stereotype — not...
“Start with ‘Hello’: How to Reduce Social Anxiety and Foster Connections” [Video Replay and Podcast #395]
Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#395), download the slide...
“Build Your ADHD Emotional Resilience: Strategies for Adults Who Feel Things Deeply” [Video Replay and Podcast #388]
Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#388), download the slide...
ADHD Guide
The Best of 2021: Must-Read Articles on ADHD
From cutting-edge clinical research to features on mental health during the pandemic to a...
Adult Blogs
“Forgiveness Is the Most Precious Gift a Friend Can Give.”
“The experience gave me a rare glimpse at things people with ADHD often struggle to see:...
Adult Blogs
Adell Bridges, Yoga Instructor: “I Have More Compassion Since My ADHD Diagnosis”
“Since my diagnosis, I’ve given myself permission to focus on what I’m good at, and to...
ADDitude for Professionals
Traumatic Stress Alongside ADHD: 5 Reasons Clinicians Need to Consider Trauma
Traumatic stress and ADHD are connected — each worsening the symptoms of the other....
ADHD at Work
How to Ace Your Job Interview: An ADHD Primer
You’ve landed a job interview, and you’re excited — but worried that your ADHD symptoms...
The ADHD Brain
DESR: “Does ADHD Emotional Dysregulation Ever Fade?”
Emotional dysregulation is a core facet of ADHD that is excluded from official diagnostic...
Relationships
Is ADHD to Blame for Mercurial Relationship Cycles?
Hyperfocus on a new relationship and partner — showering them with gifts and attention —...
ADDitude for Professionals
DESR: Why Deficient Emotional Self-Regulation is Central to ADHD (and Largely Overlooked)
DESR, or deficient emotional self-regulation, is a core facet of ADHD that carries...
ADHD Symptoms in Adults
“ADHD Impulsivity Has Been a Deciding Factor in My Life… Seldom for the Best.”
ADHD impulsivity in real life may manifest as impulse buying, unsafe driving, rash...
Emotions & Shame
“I Feel Some Emotions As a Physical Sensation.”
“My biggest emotional dysregulation burden is the constant anxiety that I feel about not...
Guest Blogs
“Are You Not Entertained?”
“Recently it dawned on me that I also use humor as a shield — usually when I’m feeling...
Support & Stories
Childhood Memories of Growing Up with ADHD
“I remember my 5th grade teacher asking me, ‘Kimmy, why do you run everywhere? Why don’t...
Guest Blogs
“Learning to Let Go of ADHD What-Ifs and Regrets”
“Though this post-diagnosis introspection was insightful, I knew it best not to get stuck...
ADHD News & Research
Emotional Dysregulation Symptoms of ADHD Prevalent, Accurately Assessed by Self-Reported Scale
A self-reported scale called SR-WRAADDS was found to reliably assess and report all ADHD...
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
How Does RSD Really, Actually Feel?
“The initial feeling of RSD is as if you've been punched in the head and are struggling...
Contests
Official Rules: Inflow Sweepstakes July 2021
All persons entering the ADDitude magazine Inflow sweepstakes in July 2021 agree to the...
Contests
July Sweepstakes: Win Access to the Inflow App!
Enter to win a one-year subscription to Inflow — the #1 app to help you better manage...