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Revisiting Self-Imposed Rules for Coping With ADHD
A coping technique I’ve occasionally mentioned is to set iron-clad rules and limits, especially regarding time usage. I’ve found that having a preexisting limit takes some of the burden off of my executive functioning abilities in the moment,...
8 Ways to Help Others and Be of Service
When we’re feeling stressed out and lonely, one of the best things we can do is to help someone else. Research shows that volunteering boosts physical health,...
CPTSD, PTSD and Intergenerational Trauma: We Are in This Together (And 8 Tips for Healing)
Dear Reader, It’s been a tough few weeks, and I was at a loss for what to write about because I have been too depressed to feel creative....
Social Distancing From Your Friends
As we head into Fourth of July Holiday weekend there are going to be BBQ’s and gatherings and it brings attention to the debate over social distancing. There has been a lot of discussions and controversy over people who wear masks,...
Standing Up For Yourself Is A Skill- Not A Given
Strong people are made- not born. Absence of being able to effectively set boundaries is often seen as weakness, though I will ask, how are you to be expected to set strong boundaries and stand up for
How a Simple Phrase Can Strengthen Resolve
A well-said phrase can remind us how we’re not alone in our struggles — and, perhaps, more importantly, can also inspire us to push onward. Examples range from ancient Greek...
Things That Work
You’ve maybe heard that people with ADHD adore sticky notes. It’s true. We do. The attributes of sticky notes are that they can be written on,...
Today I Love This Easy Friday
Today I love this easy Friday. I love this short pants, no sleeves, bare foot on the front porch day. I love that I went for groceries early and got that over with....
Pandemic Woes: Why Single People Are More Likely to Go Hungry
Even before the nationwide lockdowns, there were far too many people in the U.S. with not enough to eat. The pandemic has exacerbated that disturbing reality. More single than married people are suffering....
Building a Therapeutic Alliance with a Dreamer: Trials and Tribulations of an Undocumented Immigrant
This is not a love story. This is a story that talks about sensitivity, vulnerability and understanding of being with someone who is or was once undocumented. The life of...
Tips on How to Have a Better Day During the Pandemic
It’s no surprise that people are feeling more stressed, anxious, lonely and depressed during the COVID-19 pandemic. But there are some people who are not just doing okay, but are...
Older Adults Share Fewer Memories as They Age
Although older adults have plenty of life experiences to share, a new study suggests that the older a person is, the less likely he or she is to share memories...
Marine Training May Take More Mental Than Physical Stamina
A new study suggests that when it comes to getting through Marine Corps training, psychological factors may matter more than physical performance outcomes. The U.S. military has an ongoing need...
New Analysis of fMRI Data May Hone Schizophrenia Treatment
In a new study, researchers from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) have developed tools to improve the analysis of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data, and as a...
