It is common for adults with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) to struggle with anxiety. About 30 to 40 percent of adults with ADHD have an anxiety disorder. In fact, recent research suggests that the rate of co-occurring anxiety for adults with ADHD is continuing to climb and is now nearing 50 percent. There are […]
What Sachs Center Can Do For Your Family Here at Sachs Center we are proud to be a full service center that is dedicated to testing and treating ADD/ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, and other conditions found commonly in children, teenagers, and even adults. I am Dr. George Sachs, PsyD. Myself, along with my outstanding staff, are
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When a stranger stands too close, what do you do? You step away. Instinct. Boundaries are the rules you set for yourself and for others. But, that means others will have rules, too. Fear not—in this post, we discuss why keeping boundaries is necessary for healthy living, why ADHDers are prone to poor boundaries, and what to
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Do you engage in sexual relationships you later regret? Always looking for the next guy or girl? Suffer buyer’s remorse from an relationship you got into too soon? Impulsive decision-making regarding relationships and sex is a way of life for many ADDers. It all comes down to the way our brains are wired. But there is hope! Like most
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When you get angry, do you often say or do things you regret? Do you risk alienating your significant other, or your boss? Does frustration turn to rage, which leads to guilt and shame? In this post, we’re talking about why ADHDers are prone to anger and the strategies to best handle it. It is possible! First of
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To lessen ADHD symptoms, drink more water. It sounds simple and it is. And yet, many people forget to do this simple task each day, leading to poor cognition and mental attention. Consider these studies done on children: In one study, 40 children around 8 years old were tested on their memory and attention skills
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Are you the type who sits down at your computer at 10:30 p.m. to start surfing the web? Or decides to engage in a massive spring cleaning right before bed? Or claims to be a night owl who is just getting started when the sun goes down? These are all common traits for adults with
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Does your mind often feel like its racing? Do you struggle to focus and complete one task before going to the next? I believe one of the best treatments for ADD/ADHD is meditation. Meditation, or the process of slowing the mind, is a form of self-care and a chance to step back from the noise of life.
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