Can ADHD Appear for the First Time in Adulthood?
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by Stanley Clark
2w ago
Have you recently noticed symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? If you’re concerned that you have ADHD, the good news is that it’s never too late to get reviewed or diagnosed for it, even as an adult. Around 3.1% of adults across the globe are living with ADHD.[1] And a large number of these ADHDers only found out that they had the condition in adulthood. Despite only getting a diagnosis later in life, many who received the right support and treatment noticed considerable improvements in their lives, careers, and relationships. You may be wondering how so many adults—per ..read more
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ADHD and Binge Eating: How to Build a Healthy Relationship With Food
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by ADDA Editorial Team
1M ago
Do you sometimes eat so much food that you become uncomfortably full? Maybe you lose control over your eating habits when bored or stressed, only to feel bad about it later. If so, you could be binge eating. Research suggests that this eating pattern can be associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), as the two often co-occur.[1] To break this cycle of overeating, it’s important to understand that the ADHD brain is wired to work differently, but this doesn’t mean you’re “greedy” or “broken.”Understanding the link between ADHD and binge eating can help you be more self-comp ..read more
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ADHD Intrusive Thoughts: How to Spot and Manage Them
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by ADDA Editorial Team
1M ago
Do you sometimes have thoughts that make you feel distressed or uneasy? These are called intrusive thoughts – unwanted, strange, and persistent ideas or images that appear in your mind – and you’re not alone in having them. Research has found that people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) tend to have more intrusive thoughts than those without the disorder.[1] This can be explained by the unique wiring of the ADHD brain, which makes it harder for the person to control their attention and thinking. If you have ADHD, this might be something you struggle with. It might even ..read more
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ADHD Emotional Dysregulation: Managing Intense Emotions
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by ADDA Editorial Team
2M ago
Imagine if traffic lights skipped yellow and went straight from green to red without warning – driving under these conditions would be very stressful. If you have ADHD, handling your emotions might feel a bit like this. You may be calm and happy one moment. Then, without any warning, a small trigger can flip your emotions from “green” to “red.” Dealing with these unpredictable emotions is challenging, but they don’t make you a bad person. Understanding this will help you be more compassionate and patient with yourself. Of course, it’s still important to take responsibility for your actions and ..read more
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6 Online ADHD Management Tools for Adults
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by ADDA Editorial Team
2M ago
The culprit isn’t a lack of willpower.  When attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) makes it difficult to manage time, overcome procrastination, and finish daily tasks, your first instinct might be to blame yourself. Don’t do it! These challenges do not happen because you’re lazy or unwilling. We know because we’ve been there too. The truth is adult ADHD affects how your brain works.[1] So, willpower alone won’t rewire it. But there are ways to get around this. One effective method is by using ADHD management tools. While they don’t cure ADHD, these tools can help tip the scale i ..read more
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ADHD and Weight Gain: Tips for Weight Management & Healthy Living
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by ADDA Editorial Team
3M ago
Do you feel discouraged each time you step on a scale? (We’ve all been there.) It can be frustrating when you try your best to exercise or eat healthy but don’t get the results you want. Weight gain is a common concern for a lot of people. However, the chances of having an unhealthy weight may be higher in those with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Research suggests that the prevalence of obesity is around 70% higher in adults with ADHD than those without it.[1] While others might think that this is simply an excuse, it’s a fact that certain symptoms of ADHD can make it harder ..read more
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Decoding Love Bombing in ADHD: Is it Love or Hyperfixation
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by ADDA Editorial Team
4M ago
With ADHD, it’s not uncommon to fall hard for a new love interest – into an intense honeymoon phase marked by love-bombing that may feel heavily one-sided. Essentially, the partner with ADHD “bombs” the other partner with admiration, gifts, compliments, and attention. But this might not be reciprocated at the same level. The term “love bombing” comes with a negative connotation because it’s typically used to define excessive affection to manipulate or make the other person dependent on you. However, many ADHDers who display this often do so without any hidden motives. They genuinely adore and ..read more
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ADHD Planners & Tools For Organization & Productivity
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by ADDA Editorial Team
4M ago
“Out of sight, out of mind,” a familiar phrase that can hit a little too close to home for many people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This disorder can make it challenging to remember important details without clear reminders, resulting in missed deadlines and appointments or forgotten chores. That said, having ADHD does not mean you’re a “lazy” or an “irresponsible” person. These ADHD memory problems happen because the brain processes and encodes information differently.[1] The key to tackling this is to find a system that lights up and engages the brain. And that’s whe ..read more
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Navigating Stress and ADHD: Tips to Reduce Triggers and Relieve Stress
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by ADDA Editorial Team
4M ago
Stress affects all of us. This is especially true for those with ADHD. Between missing important appointments, feeling disorganized at work, or taking on too many projects – ADHD and stress can feel like uninvited guests who never leave. ADHD symptoms, such as poor focus and memory, can cause stressful situations to pile up.[1] ADHDers may experience careless mistakes, misplaced items, missed deadlines, or frequent conflicts. Over time, encountering these daily hiccups trains your brain to keep a constant eye out for signs of new problems. This can put you in a continuous state of stress. And ..read more
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9 Ways to Focus With ADHD
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by ADDA Editorial Team
5M ago
Trying to focus with ADHD can feel like you’re watching TV with a broken remote control. The channels keep flipping at random! And sometimes, the TV gets stuck – that’s when you lose half a day to hyperfocusing on shark documentaries. Of course, this does not mean an adult with ADHD cannot concentrate. In fact, ADHDers have an abundance of attention rather than a deficit! The tricky part is directing this extra attention to the right channel. Read on to explore tried-and-true tips to create a physical environment and mental headspace that will help you direct your focus effectively. The Link B ..read more
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