Productivity at Work
The Best Work Schedule for ADHD Brains: Flexible or Rigid?
What’s the best work schedule for ADHD brains? It depends. Flexible schedules may...
Guest Blogs
“My On-Court Advantage: How Tennis Shaped My ADHD Resilience.”
“Even before I suspected ADHD, my tennis coach urged me to embrace my way of thinking as...
“Fast Minds: Managing Time, Tasks, and Relationships When You Have Adult ADHD” [podcast episode #25]
In ADDitude’s ADHD Experts Podcast episode 25, Drs. Surman and Bilkey describe the...
Guest Blogs
“How Creative Self Expression Calms My Son’s Intense ADHD Symptoms.”
“We started a collaborative artistic project where he had all the control. I would lie...
ADHD in Girls
“Q: The Social Strain of ADHD Weighs Heavy on My Daughter”
“Shame is a huge struggle for girls with ADHD. They're ashamed of their difficulties, and...
Relationships
“I’m Overly Emotional, and It’s Straining My Relationships!”
Emotional intensity goes hand-in-hand with ADHD. This makes us more caring, more loving,...
Guest Blogs
10 Ways ADHD Hides in Plain Sight
ADHD is sometimes impossible to miss — and other times far too easy to overlook. The...
ADDitude for Professionals
The ADHD – Depression Link: Symptom Parallels and Distinctions
ADHD and depression are closely related and commonly mistaken comorbid conditions. Learn...
Guest Blogs
“RSD Has Blessed Me with an Immense Capacity for Feeling — and I’m Grateful.”
"Just as a force of nature can be powerful and destructive, RSD can also bring me to my...
Emotions & Shame
“Q: Intense Emotions are Ruining My Life. How Can I Control My Temper?”
Emotional dysregulation is the most challenging aspect of ADHD for many individuals....
“How Oppositional Defiant Disorder Ruptures Families — and How You Can Learn to Manage It” [Video Replay & Podcast #349]
Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#349), download the slide...
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Rejection Sensitivity Is Worse for Girls and Women with ADHD
Too many women with ADHD choose isolation to avoid the emotional pain of rejection — an...
ADHD in Women
Why ADHD in Women is Routinely Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and Treated Inadequately
ADHD is not a male disorder, but men and boys are diagnosed far more commonly than women...
Guest Blogs
4 Reasons Why My ADHD Brain Rejects Zoom
“Studying our co-workers in their native environments is fascinating. We laugh as pets...
What Causes ADHD?
“Let Me Tell You How ADHD Runs in My Family”
In a recent survey, ADDitude readers shared stories of how ADHD has run in their families...
Support & Stories
The Heavy, Honest Lived Experiences of ADHD Adults
Impulsivity and inattention are not the most debilitating or noticeable symptoms of ADHD...
Dear Teen Parenting Coach
“Q: Why Does Fear of Failure Cripple My Teen?"
Is your teen easily discouraged? Do they avoid activities where “success” isn’t...
Guest Blogs
Will I Ever Overcome the Agony of Criticism?
“When I started the Ph.D. program, I assumed that the forgetful, inattentive aspect of my...
Guest Blogs
“I’m Fat. I Have ADHD. And I Won’t Be Ashamed Anymore.”
“If you are fat with ADHD, the mirror that society holds up to you reinforces all of your...
ADHD Therapies
ADHD Therapy Comparison: CBT vs. ADHD Coaching
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and ADHD coaching are both popular among adults with...