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National Medication Shortage Survival Guide
We are now in month 9 of the most recent national shortage of ADHD medications. How did we get here? There are several influences at work here. First, there is a labor shortage at one of the largest suppliers of ADHD medications. Second, there has been a dramatic...
Just Breathe… no, really!
As I walk down the hallway, I feel my heart racing, my breath shortening, my shoulders getting tense, my brain spinning with a thousand racing thoughts… Ah…I notice this is my dysregulation. “A dysregulated adult cannot regulate a dysregulated child” - Dr. Bruce...
The Wisdom of Being a Quitter
Never give up. If, at first, you don’t succeed, try, try again. There is no failure except in no longer trying. We live in a culture that celebrates grit through the toughest of circumstances. Well, 2023 has me embracing a different motto: Know when to quit. This...
Choosing a College Major
Choosing a college major is one of the first important decisions young adults will make. For some, there is an early calling, a “knowing” of what you are destined to do in life. But for most students finding the right major can be overwhelming. This article is...
Five Big Ways To Say “I Love You”
By the time this is published, Valentine’s Day will have come and gone with its symbolic flowers, cards, gifts, or couple’s night out celebrations. But we all know and hope our love continues on even beyond the symbolic holiday. A favorite book, likely familiar, is...
Not ADHD Tax, ADHD Investment!
You’ve maybe seen articles about the ways that ADHD folks pay more financially when symptoms are not well-managed. This can look like late fees from missed bill payments, speeding tickets due to reckless driving, debt from impulsive spending…and the list goes on. The...
The Science and Practice of Perfecting Your Sleep
Sometimes I come across a presentation that is so electrifying it would be a shame not to share it. And there’s no better way to do that than through our Center’s blog. If you are unaware of Dr. Andrew Huberman or Dr. Matt Walker, slide over to the internet and find...
The Value of a Support System
Every day, we are flooded with information and that ever-loving list of things to do. Kids, work, family, bills, household chores, the internet, and a whole boatload of things squatting on a never-ending list. It’s no wonder we are overwhelmed. How do we even address...
You Are Not Alone
As I have matured and learned about myself, I believe the most comforting thing to know about my ADHD is that "I am not alone.” This is important to realize especially when caught in the throes of comparing myself to the neuro-typical people around me. I remember when...
Life Planning for 2023
We can all agree that the last few years have been challenging. We are living in a time of rapid change. While we live in uncertain times, now is a good time to reset. As we welcome the New Year, consider what you want your life to look like in 2023. Even though...
Mission Possible…Get In Touch With Your Future Self
December is a busy time, and you are doing well if you can find a few moments to relax and invest a little time in your self-care. Last week, you might have read our newsletter on the executive function, Goal-Directed Persistence. Goals are great, and we often...
The Gaslighting Nature of “Just do it!”
“Just do it!” These three words usually come out in a fit of frustration when someone with ADHD is trying to get something done but not succeeding. Parents say it to kids, teachers say it to students, and we, as folks with ADHD say it to ourselves. Have you ever...