Understanding Relationships and ADHD: Communication, Boundaries, and Healthy Partnerships
Adult ADHD often plays a significant, yet misunderstood role in romantic relationships. From daily interactions to long-term commitments, the dynamics of partnerships can be uniquely challenged by the symptoms of ADHD. This article will explore how ADHD can impact relationships and provide practical advice on communication, setting boundaries, and maintaining a healthy, fulfilling partnership.
Embracing Your Unique Mind: What to Expect During Adult ADHD Testing
Do you ever feeling like you are navigating through life with a sense that your experiences are somehow different from those around you? Do you ever find that things that come easily to others are difficult for you? If so, it could be that your brain works a bit differently because of ADHD. If you're considering ADHD testing as an adult, you've taken a commendable step towards understanding and embracing your unique cognitive profile. Here's what you can expect during the process of adult ADHD testing, which we approach from a place of respect for neurodiversity and individual strengths.
Unleashing Your Potential: The Power of Executive Functioning Coaching for ADHD
In a world filled with demands and distractions, mastering the art of effective planning, organization, and decision-making is often the key to personal and professional success. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by tasks, struggled with time management, or yearned to enhance your cognitive skills, then you're in the right place. In this blog post, we'll explore executive functioning coaching—a powerful resource that can unlock your potential, regardless of the challenges you face. Whether you're a student aiming for academic excellence, a professional striving for career advancement, or simply someone seeking to navigate life with greater confidence and control, executive functioning coaching has the tools and techniques to guide you toward your goals.
Tips for Safe Driving: Empowering Individuals with ADHD and Autism
Picture yourself on a busy road, surrounded by the sights of honking horns, flashing lights, and relentless traffic. For many, this scenario is a mundane part of daily life, an activity that requires minimal effort and attention. However, for some individuals, driving can present a unique set of challenges that are often overlooked. In this blog post, we will discuss how autistic adults and adults with ADHD may be impacted while driving and share some tips for success. By shedding light on these challenges, we aim to promote understanding, empathy, and better support for individuals who may struggle while driving.
Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition that affects a person's emotions, behavior, and relationships with others. It is estimated that about 1.6% of the US population has BPD, and it is more commonly diagnosed in women than men. In this blog post, we will discuss the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for BPD.
Managing Adult ADHD: Tips and Tricks for Success
ADHD can be very stressful and can impact daily life and productivity. It can lead to difficulties with your job, home life, and other relationships. If you have been diagnosed with ADHD, or suspect that you may have it, it is important to learn strategies to manage it. Here are some tips to help you better manage adult ADHD.
The Importance of Autism Awareness in Mental Health: Why Misdiagnosis is a Concern for Autistic Adults
We have been seeing an increasing number of adults seeking testing for autism. Unfortunately, many of these people have already seen other Psychologists and other mental health professionals and have been told that they have pretty much every other diagnosis except autism. On more than one occasion, we have seen someone say that they have been diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, OCD, anxiety, and depression – all different diagnoses for one person, yet none of these diagnoses feel quite right for them.
Recognizing the Signs of Adult Autism
In this blog post, we are going to be reviewing some common signs of autism in adults. It is important to note that each autistic person has a unique experience and may have different strengths, challenges, and ways of coping. A neurodiversity-affirming approach to autism values and celebrates this diversity, instead of viewing autism as a problem to be fixed.
Recognizing the Signs of Adult ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often thought of as something that affects children, but it can certainly affect adults as well. About 4.4% of adults in the United States have ADHD. Symptoms of ADHD in adults may include difficulty paying attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.