Managing Treatment
Many adults with ADHD treat their symptoms with a combination of medication, therapy, nutrition, supplements, brain training, meditation, and/or exercise. Learn how to manage your own holistic treatment plan here.
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Managing Medications
ADHD Medication Side Effects No One Should Tolerate
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ADHD Therapies
ADHD Therapy Comparison: CBT vs. ADHD Coaching
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and ADHD coaching are both popular among adults with attention...
Stress & Anxiety
Keep Calm and Breathe Om: 7 ADHD Relaxation Techniques
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How to Improve Medication Adherence in Adults and Teens with ADHD
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“If Only I’d Known This 20 Years Ago”
Regret and resentment are common among adults diagnosed with ADHD after a lifetime of learning...
Managing Medications
Considering a Vacation from Your ADHD Medication?
Taking a break from ADHD medication isn't uncommon, but it's also not a smart decision for everyone....
ADHD Therapies
DBT Skills: The Go-To Treatment for ADD?
Dialectical behavior therapy teaches people to manage their ADHD symptoms using four basic DBT...
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ADHD Symptoms in Adults
“Suddenly, a Lifetime of Struggles Made Sense”
Lazy. Slow. Disorganized. Selfish. Too many adults spend their lives feeling defective, when really...
What Causes ADHD?
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Exercise & Green Time
The Ultimate Natural Treatment
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Managing Medications
ADHD Medications Rarely Work Perfectly on the First Try
Finding the most effective ADHD medication for your particular brain chemistry is — unfortunately —...
Ask the Experts
Will Switching Medications Help My ADHD Symptoms?
Many ADHD patients wonder if switching medications, perhaps from a methylphenidate to an amphetamine,...