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Receiving an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood can trigger a series of “aha!” moments. Suddenly, years of school struggles, time blindness, rejection sensitivity, or social challenges all make complete sense.

Close your eyes for a moment and visualize a place of healing, rejuvenation, and wellness. What does that look like? What sounds do you hear? What’s the temperature? Is there a breeze blowing? What does it smell like?Most people who do this exercise will describe a place in the natural environment – not a place behind a screen. It might be a sandy beach with the waves rolling in, a mountain meadow, or a forest of towering trees.

I know how desperately you want to wave a magic wand and — poof! — transform your paperwork chaos into order. I also know that streamlining my own paperwork was a process. And I’m a professional organizer! Today we’re going to solve your paper dilemma (bills, bank statements, and other documents).I use binders rather than filing cabinets.

June 18, 2024The ADHD medication shortage just got worse.That’s according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which warned of likely ADHD treatment disruptions for thousands of Americans after two executives from Done, the telehealth provider, were arrested last week for alleged health care fraud. The CDC estimates that up to 50,000 patients who rely on Done or similar subscription-based telehealth platforms for ADHD medication may be impacted, plunging into crisis a system already massively strained by a two-year drug shortage.The Department of Justice accuses Done of conspiring to illegally distribute Adderall and other stimulants for financial gain.

Not available July 23? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.When ADHD comes to work, it can bring with it incredible creativity and resilience.

Every couple endures challenges, but a couple that includes one ADHD partner may face a few more. Obviously, it’s important to learn collaborative ways to deal with the demands of adult life. But what about the fun stuff? Aren’t you also supposed to enjoy each other and fool around sometimes?Couples who have additional struggles may especially need that intimate connection to maintain goodwill during those inevitable ADHD moments.

June 15, 2024Undergraduate college students are more likely to experience depression and anxiety today than ever before. Among those students, non-binary and LGBQ+ individuals have recently experienced a particularly significant increase in diagnoses for depression and anxiety compared to their heterosexual peers.1 According to new research published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, about one-third of students in the 2011-2012 school year said they felt “so depressed it was hard to function.” By 2017-2018, this number grew to 42% — a 13% annual increase, according to the study authors.

“Living with ADHD is a breeze,” said no one ever with the condition. Between distractibility and forgetfulness, and the daily flood of emotions and insecurities, coping with ADHD takes patience, resilience, and a generous dash of humor.To help our readers better manage symptoms and manifestations, ADDitude turned to the pros in the field of ADHD and asked: What do you want your patients/clients/caregivers to know to make life better?Every day poses hurdles. Use your innate creativity to turn the challenges into opportunities.

Q: “Many autistic individuals who also have ADHD report experiencing a curious phenomenon when taking ADHD medications: magnified, pronounced, or seemingly unmasked autistic traits. As one ADDitude reader told us, ‘When I started Ritalin, it was magic for my ADHD symptoms.