We all know the classic symptoms of ADHD. We understand that it can be hard for someone to focus and concentrate on their work. They may be more hyperactive, impulsive, and distractible. It is easier to identify ADHD in males earlier in life because they struggle to sit still, talk a lot in class, and struggle to follow along with the class. This does not help women who may not be as easy to recognize ADHD symptoms and they can go a long time without receiving the help they could truly benefit from. If you go to receive help because you wonder why your mind races, it is  hard to initiate work, and stay focused, it can be misidentified as anxiety or depression. Did you know what anxiety and depression can be a secondary reaction experience to a primary ADHD diagnosis? 

How do you learn something like riding a bike? Most likely someone gave you lessons and then you practiced. You can learn to study the same way. No one is born already knowing how to study. Learning, and then practicing those skills can build your studying capabilities.

There are many ways in which pets can benefit our mental health, whether we are pet owners or just fans of pets!

We are always using executive functioning skills. But do you know what they are or why they’re beneficial? Executive functions are mental skills that focus on emotion regulation, memory, impulse control, and being flexible thinkers. We are constantly using our executive functions to help us on a day-to-day basis. When we struggle with executive functions, we might might ourselves struggling with directions, having difficulty concentrating, and struggling to manage difficult emotions. With all of the work our executive functions do, there are ways to help support and improve these areas over time, when we find ourselves struggling.

Is your lack of focus just regular inattentiveness or something a little bit more serious?

We often blame procrastination for not being able to get things done. However, our inability to complete things is often more of an underlying problem related to low self-esteem, fear of failure, difficulty setting goals, trouble creating a work-life balance, perfectionism or others. It’s important to uncover what the underlying concern is and address it in order to take action. Here are some tips to decrease procrastination and take action:

Improving your memory will help you in so many ways. It may be memorizing information for a final exam that counts for a large portion of your grade, you have to give an important presentation at work, or you are just tired of forgetting things so often. While it may seem at times that it’s impossible to improve, there are many methods and techniques that can help improve memory. This post will provide you with a few strategies to help you on your journey to improving memory.

Here are some tips on how to push ourselves to do what we need to do.

The key to learning to work together as a team is to remember that every healthy relationship involves give and take. Both individuals have to want to participate fully and find ways to support each other for a balanced, mutually fulfilling relationship. It will be worth it to set some time aside to discuss which tasks each of you are good at and which ones are challenging. If your spouse is stronger in an area that is difficult for you, maybe they can take over that responsibility. If you are both weak in a certain area, think about ways you can get outside help. Here are some tips you can utilize in your household to support your spouse with ADHD:

It is common for misunderstandings, frustrations, and resentments to build up in relationships where one or both members of the couple have ADHD. This is the most likely when the symptoms of ADHD have never been properly diagnosed or treated. The upside is that building a healthier and happier partnership can always be worked on if turning these problems around is a priority. The more you learn about ADHD and the role it plays in your relationship, you can create more positive and productive ways to respond to challenges and communicate better.