Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Could I Have OCD? Unpacking Symptoms
Anxious worry, hoarding tendencies, perfectionism, need for strict routine — OCD and ADHD...
Mental Health & ADHD Comorbidities
ADHD and Addiction: The Truth About Substance Abuse
When shame and social stigma create feelings of inadequacy, some adults with ADHD turn to...
Do I Have ADD? Diagnosis & Next Steps
Late Diagnosis: Was ADHD to Blame All Along?
Misdiagnosed ADHD in adults can create a lifetime of emotional turmoil. Why can't I keep...
Depression
What Is a Mood Disorder? Recognizing and Treating Depression
Sadness. Irritability. Low energy. Could these symptoms be signs of a mood disorder? Find...
Anxiety
Panic Buttons: How to Stop Anxiety and Its Triggers
"Anxiety packs a 1-2 punch — first body panic, then mind panic. Fear follows you wherever...
Bipolar Disorder
10 Myths (and Truths) About Bipolar Disorder
Serious misinformation exists about bipolar disorder, much of it harmful to those living...
ADHD in Women
Sister. Wife. Mother. Living with ADHD.
Moms don't have ADHD, do they?!? Oh, yes — in fact, adult women are the fastest growing...
Tourette's Syndrome
What’s the Truth About Tic Disorders?
Think you know the truth about tics? Read on to learn about — and bust — common myths...
The Emotional Side
“What It Feels Like Living with Undiagnosed ADHD”
"It took every ounce of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual strength to live my...
ADHD Symptoms in Adults
“Suddenly, a Lifetime of Struggles Made Sense”
Lazy. Slow. Disorganized. Selfish. Too many adults spend their lives feeling defective,...
Mental Health & ADHD Comorbidities
Myths and Realities About Language Disorders
Language disorders are commonly misunderstood and misdiagnosed — in both children and...
Mental Health & ADHD Comorbidities
ADHD, Anxiety, and Autism: Your AAA Guidebook
It can be hard — if not impossible — to tell where ADHD ends, and where autism or anxiety...
Mental Health & ADHD Comorbidities
When It’s More Than ADHD
If you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD, odds are you also exhibit symptoms of anxiety, a mood...
Typical ADHD Behaviors
“OMG, So That’s Why I Do That?!”
"The ADHD world is curvilinear. Past, present, and future are never separate and...
Meltdowns & Anger
The Sad Truth About Tantrum Triggers
Your child's outbursts are not random. Her tantrums often follow on the heels of a...
ADHD Myths & Facts
21 Ignorant Comments (and Lies) About ADHD
ADHD is not willful disobedience. It is not caused by too much sugar or too much...
Typical ADHD Behaviors
You Probably Have ADHD If…
... You lost your child's homework. Or can't find the phone you're talking on. Or left...
ADHD in Girls
Not Ditzy. Not Lazy. And Definitely Not Dumb.
Girls with ADHD are called many things before they ever receive an accurate diagnosis....
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10 Books Every Woman Should Read After Her ADHD Diagnosis
Until quite recently, ADHD was considered a male pediatric disorder. This means that...
Marriage
13 Resolutions That Saved My Marriage
There is no use denying the role of ADHD in your relationships. It is not an excuse. Or a...