Tag: ADHD treatment

Have you ever wanted to go back and talk to your teenage self? Alissa writes a heartfelt letter to her ADHD 16-year-old self that will touch your heart and ring lots of bells.

Why do men with ADHD feel the need to be stoic and struggle to seek support for their issues less than women? Marc takes a look at this issue.

The assumption that kids with ADHD are doing okay is a dangerous one to make. Sandra discusses why intervention is essential to stave off problems in adulthood.

Struggling to keep your ADHD symptoms in check? Check out Alissa’s brilliantly devised plan to get you back on track…

Guest author, 11-year-old, Will Hare, writes a two-part exclusive for Planet Neurodivergent telling of the diagnosis and treatment that lead to him no longer being trapped in his own body.

Alissa discusses the lead up to her formal ADHD diagnosis including childhood, college, and work years.

Children who are exposed to trauma during their development are being incorrectly diagnosed with ADHD or ODD and placed on medication. Psychotherapist, Jordan Dellinger, discusses the need for a developmental trauma diagnosis in the upcoming DSM-VI.

Learning to meditate can be tough with ADHD. To help you learn to quiet your mind, Alissa provides us with some unusual tips that you may not have thought of previously…

What role does hyperfocus play in your life? Did you know that hyperfocus has an ON/OFF switch? The ability to hyperfocus is one of the biggest strengths found in ADHD; however, it can be a drawback when you’re unable to ...

Often struggling to follow through with your New Year’s Resolutions? Mark shows us some easy steps to ensure you make them and keep them this year.

Think you know all there is to know about procrastination? Alyssa shows us how many ADHD behaviours are actually procrastinating behaviours and offers some fantastic tips to beat them this holiday season.

Marc discusses ADHD and the ubiquitous mood changes. Can you relate to these symptoms and tips?

Alyssa explains how identifying her anxiety symptoms has helped her with her ADHD - Includes some useful tips on how you can allow your anxiety to guide you in more helpful ways.

Marc gives us some handy tips on how to cope with the common ADHD problem - lack of organization!

Megan considers ADHD to be her superpower! Here she discusses the positive sides to her diagnosis. Do you agree?

ADHD serves up many strengths and challenges, and success in life may depend upon striking a healthy balance between the two. Alyssa reveals how she addresses her strengths and squashes her challenges through a process of introspection and identification. Don’t ...