October 08, 2008
by Garry Macdonald
If you’re an adult diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), you likely become overwhelmed when dealing with the day-to-day tasks of every-day living. This can result in feelings of ‘lack of achievement’ in terms of those things that are important in your life and conjures up frustration that you are just not coping. In turn, this causes stress which results in additional frustration . . . after all, stress is caused by those things you don’t achieve, not the things you do achieve. Your entire day is on turbo-charge as you constantly attempt to ‘catch-up’ AND this leaves you feeling disorganized, frustrated and discontent. Do you recognize any of these feelings? You’ll be pleased to know there are some valuable strategies for dealing with and overcoming these feelings of helplessness.
Here are 8 important strategies for dealing with ADD:
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September 14, 2008
by Ouida Collins
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a condition that affects between 3% and 5% of school children and 2% and 4% of adults. ADHD symptoms are also different between adults and children which makes the diagnosis more difficult.
The diagnosis of ADHD appears to be more common and more socially acceptable in children than it does in adults. Society appears to hold the opinion that adults should be able to control their behaviors while children are given a bit more latitude. The symptoms that may be common in children will also change as they grow through adolescence making parenting a teen even more difficult than it is already.
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September 02, 2008
by Jon Bennett
Whether the ADD/ADHD patient is following the natural route to recovery by avoiding high-glycemic foods, eating the proper nutrients, taking supplements and changing behaviors, or taking some of the drastic medication often prescribed for this condition, such as Ritalin, Adderall, Vyvanse, Strattera or Concerta, the patient will still feel distracted, particularly at work. There are ways for working adults with attention deficit disorder, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder as it is sometimes called, to reduce distraction in the workplace.
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August 25, 2008
by Sander Bel
Adult ADHD is also called as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. An overwhelming majority (92%) of adults diagnosed with ADHD. The ADHD affects on school performance. Symptoms continue into adulthood for about 60% of children with ADHD. Many people have a stereotypical picture in their head of what someone with attention deficit disorder looks like: hyperactive, loud, a whirlwind of energy and unchecked impulses. It is estimated that between 3 and 5 percent of children have ADHD, or approximately 2 million children in the United States. Adults with ADHD can be withdrawn and antisocial. The diagnosis of ADD can only be made on the basis of a detailed history and mental status examination. Although attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is usually associated with children, it can be a lifelong disorder. The ADHD afflicts approximately 3% to 5% of school-age children and an estimated 60% of those will maintain the disorder into adulthood.
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August 18, 2008
by Bonnie Mincu
Have you ever noticed how improvisational actors can get into the character of a part in just a split second? A member of the audience gives them a situation to portray, and there’s no time to rehearse, or think about how to do it. Each actor has only a moment to “turn into” a person in that situation. By acting as if he were a different person, he simply “becomes” that person before your eyes.
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August 15, 2008
by Jon Bennett
If you have ADD/ADHD, you are probably intelligent and creative but disorganized. Time management is about organizing things so that what is important gets done. The good news is that time management skills can be learnt. Here are six strategies which should help you make sensible use of your time.1. Focus on what is important
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