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When Nadine Vogel* got divorced, she rented a four-bedroom house so each of her children, ages 14, 16, and 18, could have their own room when they came to visit as her custody agreement dictated — one night a week and on alternating weekends. Except her children rarely came. And when they did, they were often angry and suspicious, repeating their father’s accusations about Vogel.

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“My Self-Esteem Was Garbage:” How ADHD Impacts Relationships

As a teen, Taylor* struggled to develop intimate social relationships with her peers. She felt compelled to drink in nearly any social setting — including on dates and around boys. In high school and college, she never ‘hooked up’ with a man without being under the influence.

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The Dope on Dopamine Fasting: Expert Answers to Your Digital Detox Questions

“Dopamine fasting” is a buzzy term for the practice of temporarily abstaining from stimulation — via smartphones, social media, video games, and other platforms that deliver reliable dopamine hits — to feel more pleasure later. Here, psychologist Wes Crenshaw, Ph.D., weighs in on the Silicon Valley and TikTok trend that is gaining momentum, particularly among people in their 20s who have ADHD.Q: People say they go on a dopamine fast or digital detox to “reset their dopamine levels” so that they will feel heightened pleasure when they return to their screens and other forms of stimulation. Does this work?Our minds are so habituated to a heightened level of engagement from near-constant phone or computer interaction that taking a pause seems wise.

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ADHD and the Midlife Crisis Crisis

The concept of the midlife crisis began a century ago with Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung, who argued that greater self-awareness and self-actualization in midlife leads to a fear of impending death. Critics challenge whether mortality-related anxiety is actually to blame for the drastic life changes so commonly associated with midlife crisis: divorce, job loss, and convertible acquisition.Research suggests that 10% to 20% of adults will experience a midlife crisis.1 Among adults with ADHD, that number is considerably higher: 59% of men aged 40 and older, and 51% of women aged 40 and older said they have experienced a “period of emotional turmoil in middle age frequently characterized by a strong desire for change,” according to a recent ADDitude survey of 1,829 adults with ADHD.The 690 women and 228 men who responded in the affirmative shared stories of career upheaval, infidelity, divorce, money problems, substance abuse, and burnout.

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Xelstrym to Launch Soon: New FDA-Approved ADHD Stimulant Patch

May 1, 2023A new stimulant medication, Xelstrym (dextroamphetamine), will soon be available for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children ages 6-17 and adults 18 and older. Xelstrym is the only transdermal amphetamine patch to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It was presented at the annual conference of the American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders (APSARD) by drug manufacturer Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., in January.Xelstrym is a once-daily patch that should be administered two hours before an effect is needed and removed after nine hours.

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Hormonal Changes & ADHD: A Lifelong Tug-of-War

May 1, 2023Hormonal fluctuations worsen symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for men and women alike, and the severity grows more pronounced with age, according to a recent ADDitude survey of 1,829 adults with ADHD. Across genders, ADDitude readers almost equally cited progressively more debilitating challenges during the marked hormonal shifts of puberty, pregnancy, postpartum (the time after childbirth), perimenopause, menopause, and andropause (often called male menopause).These findings suggest that the traditional view of ADHD — as a childhood disorder that resolves after puberty — was entirely backward.In reality, both women and men with ADHD report the greatest symptom severity from ages 50 to 59 — during menopause and andropause, respectively.

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“My Doom Piles Screamed ‘Undiagnosed ADHD’”

What’s in your doom pile?I first learned about doom piles from a client during one of our therapy sessions. She told me she was recently diagnosed with ADHD, and she described all the signs and symptoms that led to her diagnosis. That’s when she said two words that changed my life: doom pile.The doom in ‘doom pile’ is actually an acronym.

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Treating for Two: ADHD Meds in Pregnancy

ADHD symptoms can impair work and home life so severely that women are increasingly electing to continue taking their medications during pregnancy. In perinatal psychiatry, clinicians meet with women and their families as they plan for pregnancy and review the risks associated with continuing and discontinuing their ADHD treatment throughout pregnancy.Many of the largest studies on the reproductive safety of stimulant medications are reassuring, finding no increased risks for adverse outcomes like congenital malformations, perinatal death, and obstetric complications.

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Help! My ADHD Spouse Finds Relationship Drama Stimulating

Here are some approaches you might take based on the underlying motivation for his conflict-seeking behavior.He finds conflict stimulating. If the fights are purely about stimulation, then your approach should be two-fold. First, don’t engage by being sucked into an argument.

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Live Webinar on May 24: New Insights Into and Treatments for Comorbid Depression

Not available May 24? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.Adults with ADHD are up to six times more likely than are their neurotypical peers to have Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), which is characterized by extreme sadness, loss of interest, and mania. Not only is MDD more prevalent in adults with ADHD, but the disorder can have an outsized effect on women and girls who have both conditions.

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I Fired My Therapist. It Was an AI Chatbot.

My therapy sessions typically begin with a big smile. “Hi, Eliza!” Stephanie says.

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Heart Health and ADHD: On Cardiovascular Risks and Treatments

As if having an ADHD nervous system were not hard enough, research now shows that having the disorder nearly doubles the risk of heart disease, regardless of a person’s age, gender, or ADHD medication use.In a study of 5 million adolescents and adults from Sweden, researchers found that having any mental health condition increased the risk for all cardiovascular conditions — and that risk more than doubled for those with ADHD and one or more co-existing conditions. Surprisingly, the greatest risk was in young adults and not in the elderly.

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ADHD Symptoms in Men Manifest Differently

As a 62-year-old man with ADHD, I can get emotional quickly and often about relatively insignificant things. I can be immature and irresponsible. For years, I have felt embarrassment and shame about the lack of progress in my career.

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“ADHD Cancel Culture is Strong. I Am Stronger.”

Here it comes: another friend giving me the silent treatment. I’ve been here before, but it still feels sudden and raw. It still hurts, though not as much as it did when I went through this as a child.

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Study: High-Intensity Exercise Greatly Improves Mental Health in Adults

April 17, 2023High-intensity physical activity greatly improves mental health symptoms in adults across clinical conditions, according to a meta-analysis recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Vigorous and short-duration exercises were found to be most effective in improving mild-to-moderate symptoms of depression and anxiety, compared to usual care.1Higher-intensity workouts were found to be most effective at improving symptoms of depression and anxiety — the comorbid conditions that most commonly occur alongside ADHD.

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The Top 6 Mental Health Apps, According to ADDitude Readers

Better Help Highlights:An online therapy website and app, Better Help connects adults, teens, and couples to licensed therapists for help with depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, grief, and other issues. The fee structure is simple and straightforward (the price depends on your location) and includes unlimited messaging, and weekly video sessions.

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Study: ADHD Increases Risk for Postpartum Depression, Anxiety

April 14, 2023ADHD increases the likelihood of postpartum depression (PPD) and postpartum anxiety in more significant and impactful ways than do other well-established risks like comorbid psychiatric disorders or sociodemographic factors in women, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders. 1The research found that 25% of women with ADHD had postpartum anxiety, compared to 4.61% of women without ADHD.

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The 15 Most Corrosive ADHD Myths

Our understanding of ADHD has leapfrogged forward over the last generation. No longer considered a diagnosis just for hyper little boys, ADHD is recognized (at last!) as a lifelong condition that cannot be outgrown.

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Live Webinar on May 11: ADHD, Pregnancy, and Motherhood: A Practical Guide for Hopeful Parents

Not available May 11? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.Pregnancy is magical and excruciating.

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Q: “Will ADHD Coaching Help Me Battle My Shame?”

Q: “I’m always trying to fix myself. Can ADHD coaching help me overcome intense shame?”ADHD coaching can be a lot of things to a lot of different people, in large part because no two coaches use the same approach.But as an ADHD coach myself, I can definitely say that coaching helps individuals overcome the shame that so often accompanies ADHD.[Read: Life Coach or Therapist — Who Should You See First?]ADHD coaches help build accountability — a huge step for many people with ADHD who can’t always trust themselves to honor their own promises.

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“13 Ways to Make Yourself Fall Asleep”

Can’t seem to make yourself fall asleep?I often hear individuals with ADHD say things like, “I want to sleep, but my body won’t let me” or, “It’s difficult to turn off my mind so that I can go to sleep.” Sure, keeping a regular wake schedule, expending energy throughout the day, and avoiding stimulating activities and foods close to bedtime help regulate sleep patterns. But to really prep for a good night’s sleep, it is also vital to send “it’s time to sleep” signals to the brain and body.

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“ADHD Masking Is Another Undue Burden for Women at Work”

When it comes to women, work, and ADHD, it’s impossible to really dig deep without understanding the lingering biases that women and other underrepresented groups face. These biases, combined with the experience of being neurodivergent in a working world not made for them, create a perfect storm for masking, exhaustion, and burnout.Masking, specifically ADHD masking, is a burden for people with ADHD.

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6 Unexpected Signs of Depression

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a mood disorder that impacts millions of Americans every year. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration1:Among people diagnosed with ADHD, however, rates of MDD are far higher. It’s estimated that half of people with ADHD will experience a depressive episode in their lives.

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“How Can Distracted ADHD Brains Slipstream into a Flow State?”

Q: “I’m a college junior and always feel overwhelmed. I have so much work to do that I’m always busy, but it feels like I’m not making much progress. When I try to focus, I get distracted or interrupted.” — CollegeJuniorHi CollegeJunior:Have you ever heard the expression “in the zone?” Some people call it doing deep work or harnessing a flow state.While in a flow state, you can focus, concentrate, and filter out distractions.

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“We Are Who We Are. There’s No Shame in That.”

Few kids want to feel or appear “different” from the pack. Instinctively, we want to fit in. And so, to avoid standing out in a sea of neurotypicals, we begin masking our ADHD symptoms at an early age.

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“How Exposure Therapy Reduced My Social Anxiety”

The word “shy” was affixed to my name in preschool, and I never fully shook it loose. It was a term that I internalized and grew to dislike. I felt that shyness kept me from forming close bonds, and people boxed me in by seeing me as such.When I was young, I felt little connection or fulfillment when children came over for play dates.

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CDC: Stimulant Prescriptions Rose Sharply Among Women

April 2, 2023Demand for prescribed stimulants to treat ADHD symptoms increased substantially from 2020 to 2021, especially among women, a new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report found.

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Study: Prenatal Exposure to ADHD Medication Does Not Impact Neurodevelopment

March 27, 2023The use of ADHD medication during pregnancy causes no impairment of a child’s neurodevelopment or physical growth, according to research published in Molecular Psychiatry.1 A large population-based register study found in-utero exposure to medication for ADHD, including stimulants, did not impair a child’s neurodevelopment or growth compared to children whose mothers stopped taking ADHD medication prior to conception.Research was conducted using data from Danish nationwide registers, including more than one million children born between 1998 and 2015. Of those, 898 children were delivered by mothers who started or continued taking ADHD medication during pregnancy; this became the study’s “exposed” group.

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“ADHD Superpowers:” Toxic Positivity vs. Celebration of Strengths

What’s the harm in turning lemons into lemonade? In spit shining a turd? In turning that frown upside down? According to many disability advocates, we cross a line from optimism to toxic positivity when we refer to ADHD as a superpower. By romanticizing real, life-altering symptoms as superpowers, we invalidate and diminish the struggles of so many children and adults already fighting hard against ADHD myths and stigma, they say.At the same time, many ADDitude readers tell us they wouldn’t trade away their ADHD traits if they could. They insist that their ADHD brains are unique, creative, unbridled, and often inspired.

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Q: “How Do Doctors Decide Which ADHD Medication to Prescribe First?”

Q: “With so many ADHD medications on the market, how do doctors decide which medication to try first on someone who is newly diagnosed? Is there a tried-and-true process doctors use to get to the right medication and dosage for a patient?”Each clinician has their own way of determining the right ADHD medication and dosage for a patient. A common approach (and the one I use) is the following:[Get This Free Download: Comparison Chart of Stimulants & Non-Stimulants]Decades of research indicate that methylphenidate is as effective as amphetamine, but more easily tolerated as it comes with fewer side effects, which is why methylphenidate is commonly prescribed first.1 Long-acting methylphenidate provides most patients with the all-day coverage they need, though I may prescribe a short-acting preparation during key points of the patient’s day, like in the morning to jump-start the beneficial effects of medication as the child gets ready for school, or as the medication is wearing off to extend the duration of the initial long-acting medication.We start a patient with a low dose and adjust dose upward from there to ensure that there is optimum benefit with minimal or no side effects.

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ADHD at the Center: A Whole-Life, Whole-Person Condition

ADHD is more than the sum of its symptoms. It touches your life from the moment you wake up to the instant you finally nod off. (In truth, ADHD continues to work its influence while you sleep.) Your health, personality and preferences, friendships and relationships — and truly everything else in between — is colored by your ADHD.

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“My Call of the Void: What Intrusive Thoughts Taught Me About ADHD”

On an episode of an ADHD-related podcast I recently heard, the guest shared a familiar backstory — one of lifelong frustration and sweet relief after receiving an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood. Diagnosed with ADHD in my early 30s, I knew this story all too well.Then, almost nonchalantly, the guest recalled a time when he had an intrusive thought about spitting in a friend’s face.

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Dyslexia Test: Free Screener for Adults

“Am I dyslexic?” Many undiagnosed adults find themselves asking this question, especially after a lifetime of otherwise unexplained reading challenges — and subsequent academic, professional, and/or personal problems.Though commonly considered a childhood disorder, dyslexia can be diagnosed at any age by a knowledgeable psychologist, diagnostic specialist or learning disability specialist. The first step? Take the free dyslexia test below, and show the results of this 13-question screener to your doctor to see if your symptoms align with those of dyslexia.Your doctor can give you a referral for further dyslexia testing by specialists use a variety of reading assessments and instruments, including the Lindamood Test (for sound and phonetics), the Woodcock Johnson Achievement Battery, and the Grey Oral Reading Test among others to detect dyslexia.[Dyslexia Test for Children: Find the Pediatric Screener Here]Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects reading abilities.

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Q: “Why Are There So Many Different ADHD Medications?”

Q: “Our child is newly diagnosed with ADHD. Saying yes to trying medication alone was tough for us, and now we are positively overwhelmed with all the available medication options. And frustrated.

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Rising from the Burnout: A Recovery Kit for Women with ADHD

Do you feeling tired or drained most of the time?Do you feel like running away?Do you struggle with procrastination? Does it take you longer to get things done these days?These are all signs of burnout, a state of physical and emotional exhaustion that women with ADHD experience far too often. We’re prone to feeling chronically stressed because we navigate our busy lives while coping with executive functioning difficulties, a sensitive nervous system, and a mind that won’t shut off.Gender roles and expectations also drive burnout. We’re often at the helm of our families and households while juggling our careers and other responsibilities.

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No, Gabor Maté Did Not Actually Diagnose Prince Harry with ADHD on Live TV

The Sun newspaper boldly proclaimed it on March 4: “Prince Harry diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder by trauma expert Dr. Gabor Maté in tell-all interview.”“Reading the book, I diagnose you with ADD,” Maté said, referring to the Duke of Sussex’s autobiography, Spare.

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The Truth About Lion’s Mane, Psychedelics & Caffeine

The lingering stimulant medication shortage has prompted some individuals with ADHD to seek alternatives to first-line treatments that are no longer readily available. The shortage has also sparked widespread marketing by companies selling alternative “treatments” to ease the symptoms of ADHD.Here, we examine the effectiveness of three of these:Lion’s mane is a mushroom marketed as delivering “brain-boosting benefits.” As with many proposed alternative treatments, it claims to treat many symptoms and conditions, including anxiety, depression, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease, heart disease, and multiple sclerosis.

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Diaries of “Adulting” with ADHD (or Not)

Earning a degree. Buying a house. Starting a family.

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Live Webinar on April 5: How to Leverage Sports Psychology to Benefit ADHD Brains

Not available April 5? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.Professional athletes are taught to stay the course during their routine and often grueling training, pouring in every available ounce of energy even when their motivation lags and their bodies hurt.

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The ADHD Conflict Resolution Guide: Tools and Scripts for Settling Disagreements

Conflict is a normal part of any ongoing relationship. Whether it’s with family members or friends, conflict happens when we try to attend to our needs in a way that disrupts how others attend to their needs. Managing conflict without escalating to heated arguments and hurt feelings is hard enough; for reactive ADHD brains that are sensitive to criticism and rapidly flood with intense emotions, it may feel downright impossible.

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The ADD Life Hacks That Work for ADDitude Readers

What if we could change the world to accommodate our ADHD brains? Short of that monumental task, we can make life a lot easier by sampling and adopting the life hacks that work for other adults with attention deficit.Life hacks are clever, everyday ways to increase productivity and efficiency. Life hacks that accommodate ADHD might look like creating a launch pad by the door, buying furniture with built-in storage, or using ear plugs and visual timers.Below, ADDitude readers share the tricks that work for them.

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“Ghosting Is Rude — and Difficult for Adults with ADHD to Comprehend”

Before I moved into my new flat, I exchanged numbers with a neighbor who lives with her partner. They’re a lovely couple, and I was excited about having them as potential friends.She told me it was fine to message her with “any questions at all,” so I fired off a few, such as “Where are the gas meters?” and “What should I budget for monthly bills?” In return, I offered to help them with paperwork for their start-up. Since we all work from home, I asked if they wanted to occasionally “body double” with me.Then, a month after I moved in, my neighbor blocked me.

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How to Control Your Anger When ADHD Emotional Reactivity Kicks In

FREE WEBINAR ON MARCH 1Sign up to attend “When ADHD Triggers Emotional Outbursts: Scripts for Your Flashpoints (Part Two)” with Sharon Saline, Psy.D.It starts with a trigger. In an instant, a volcano of anger and negative emotion erupts.

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Live Webinar on March 21: ADHD Then and Now: How Our Understanding Has Evolved

Not available March 21? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.Over its lifetime, ADHD has been a lightning rod for controversy and for heated debates over its increasing diagnostic rates, its pharmacological treatment, and its links to factors like screen use and social media.

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ADHD Is a Protected Disability… But I Still Face Discrimination

FREE WEBINAR ON FEBRUARY 23Sign up to attend “Invisible Disabilities at Work: How to Foster Neurodivergent Advocacy and Acceptance”We all have the right to basic employment protections and equal opportunities under the law — regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, or other characteristics. But discrimination in the workplace happens.

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The Real-Life Risks and Rewards of Disclosing ADHD at Work

In a perfect world, ADHD would be accepted with open arms. Our managers and colleagues would celebrate our creative strengths, and they would understand and accommodate our weaknesses. But it’s not a perfect world, and the misconceptions surrounding ADHD dissuade many people from sharing their diagnoses.This is particularly true at the office.

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A Self-Care Guide for Moms with ADHD Raising Kids with ADHD

How often do you prioritize your family’s needs before your own? If you’re a mom, you likely answered, “Always.” In fact, nothing may seem more impossible or guilt-inducing than prioritizing your own health and happiness.But your wellbeing is a priority, especially if you have ADHD and are raising a child with ADHD. Not only are you likely struggling with trouble organizing and planning, not to mention the other executive functioning hurdles associated with ADHD, but your child is likely facing the same challenges.

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“When DIY Projects Meet My ADHD Persistence & Hyperfocus”

I like to do my own fix-it chores around the house, but I make so many blunders along the way that I often wonder if I should have just hired a professional.Then I get enthused about another DIY job around the house, and I downplay my previous missteps, mistakes, and failed home improvement projects. “This time will be different,” I think optimistically. But do I believe it?As much as people with ADHD hope something will be different, it rarely is unless we change our habits — and that entails remembering what we need to change and wanting to make the change happen.

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