“When we lack structure and direction, overwhelm kicks in. We freeze and shut down — the perfect storm for bed rotting.”| ADDitude
“I have always been drawn to using music to soundtrack my life. Perhaps ADHD is why.”| ADDitude
Impromptu road trips. Police run-ins. Unplanned piercings. Readers share the lengths they’ve gone to in order to escape borture.| ADDitude
Research suggests that ADHD night owls should reset their internal clocks. Here’s how to fix circadian rhythm problems and achieve more restful sleep with ADHD.| ADDitude
ADHD medication use offers protective benefits against self-harm, traffic crashes, unintentional injuries, and criminal and oppositional behaviors. In addition, early and consistent use of methylphenidate influences frontal lobe development in the brains of children with ADHD, according to two new studies.| ADDitude
“If you have ADHD and find yourself struggling with presence or satisfaction during sex, it doesn’t mean you’re broken, ‘bad at sex,’ or even that you have low desire. It might just mean that the way you’re approaching intimacy isn’t working for your brain.”| ADDitude
"So, yes, I do suck at life. I suck at expending more energy than I have in pretending to be like everyone else, just because I have the ability to hide my differences. I suck at knowing what to say and how to act around people, and I suck at pretending that certain noises and smells don’t bother me. But for the first time, I can try on the idea that this is OK. That there might be a whole new way of living that supports my needs, sensitivities, and dreams. Where I can thrive as my true, me...| ADDitude
ADHD assessments that consider emotional stability and maladaptive personalities may unlock better understanding and tailored interventions, according to new research that identified three unique ADHD profiles.| ADDitude
Getting an ADHD diagnosis in middle age can spur a life-changing journey toward acceptance for many women. Begin to reinvent yourself by starting with acceptance and understanding.| ADDitude
Trust. Compassion. Validation. Advocacy. These are the qualities that take health care to the next level, according to ADDitude readers.| ADDitude