Navigate ADHD and ADD Symptoms: A clear collection of information to help you understand and manage the diverse manifestations of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
In this podcast we look at the hallmark symptom of ADHD—Impulsivity. Through looking at “John’s” impulsive actions at work, we can see that impulsivity is often caused by our “shadow character” acting out of an insecurity or an unmeet need. [adhd impulsivity]
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He or she is charming, dresses impeccably, talks about their success — but not enough to bore you — and gives you adequate attention. They’re almost too perfect. Could there be a downside to his or her polished behavior? There may be more to his or her inner life than meets the eye. NBC anchor Brian Williams’ recent exposure
Hyperactivity in Children A large number of children with Attention Deficit and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder tend to have high levels of energy. They fidget when seated, move constantly, and tend to be overly communicative. In school, they sometimes might get up out of their seat just to walk around, appearing restless at times. A
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Do you remember being read the many stories of Aesop’s Fables? One of the most well-known is that of The Tortoise and the Hare. Using the two main characters in this story helps us to better understand the two main characteristic traits of people that suffer from ADHD. Which category do you or someone you know
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I first saw Shia LeBeouf in a movie called Disturbia and was immediately impressed with the teenager’s self-confidence and engaging presence. The film was about a teenage boy, played by Shia, who discovers his neighbor is a serial killer. What was truly “disturbing” about the movie was not the teenage horror clichés or the melodramatic
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As a psychologist with a private practice focusing on young adults, I watch “The Kardashians” reality show through a different lens than my peers. Some devour the show like cotton candy, stuffed into your mouth and savored like a drug. “You can actually feel the pleasure hitting your brain,” said one friend. Others see a
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ADHD can affect sleep in many different ways. A child can have a hard time settling down at bedtime, strongly opposing going to bed. A successful manager can find it difficult to resist browsing the web until late at night, even though it means he will be exhausted the next day. And a tired mother
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At one point or another in our lives, we have seen children who are hard to control, impulsive, or jumpy. Some of us view these kids as troublesome and very few of us want them to be left under our care. The fact that we have not been informed enough to know that extreme cases
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