Insomnia is more common in adults with ADHD, including difficulty falling asleep, sleep apnea, and interrupted sleep. Poor sleep may exacerbate the symptoms of adult ADHD and is important to address for the best outcomes. Often, working with a psychiatrist who specializes in ADHD can help you with both the ADHD and the insomnia. Impact of … [Read more...]
ADHD and Procrastinate? 6 Proven Strategies to Overcome Procrastination
If ADHD is causing you to procrastinate, here are 6 effective strategies that can help you manage the thought patterns underlying your work avoidance and develop concrete methods for meeting your work goals. 1. Break down projects into smaller tasks. If you have been procrastinating a sales presentation, writing “create sales … [Read more...]
Adult ADHD – 5 Strategies for Thriving – ADHD test, ADHD symptoms and ADHD medications
Has work become overwhelming or feel impossible? Do you feel tense, on edge, or frustrated all the time? Balancing work, family, and your personal life can be challenging. However, when you add your struggles with Adult ADHD, many people feel like they are sometimes drowning. I wanted to write this article to help you better cope with the … [Read more...]
The 7 Most Effective Strategies to Overcome Procrastination and Adult ADHD
Do you have ADHD and Feel Stuck? Seven Ways to Overcome Procrastination Do you have adult ADHD and procrastinate with projects at work or at home? Do you have great ideas and know what you need to do but have trouble getting started? This is a common experience for adults with ADHD due to challenges with focus, sustained attention, … [Read more...]
Adult ADHD and Reading: 7 Strategies to Improve Your Comprehension
Many adults with ADHD struggle with reading comprehension. People with ADHD have a tendency to lose interest, miss important information, become easily distracted and have unrealistic expectations. Does this sound familiar to you? Since many of my patients struggle with this issue, I have developed 7 researched-based steps to improve their … [Read more...]
Adult ADHD : 5 Top Tips for a Calmer Home
Adult ADHD in Women Who are Moms: 5 Top Tips for a Calmer Home Are you a woman with adult ADHD and feel overwhelmed with trying to balance work and family? When you get home, are you immediately ambushed by your children? As a women with ADHD and a mom, are your mornings chaotic and stressful? ADHD in women often can present … [Read more...]
Carlat Psychiatry Podcast
NEW! From Dr. Shapiro in his own words. Part I: Behavioral Interventions for Adult ADHD Part II: Overcoming Shame and Adult ADHD … [Read more...]
Adult ADHD and Positive Psychology: 7 Proven Tips to Feel Better Now
Adult ADHD and Positive Psychology: 7 Proven Tips to Feel Better Now Adults with ADHD are more prone to anxiety and depression. The symptoms of ADHD make life more challenging. Fortunately, there is significant research from a field of science pioneered by Dr. Martin Seligman called Positive Psychology. This field … [Read more...]
Adult ADHD Test Near Me and in NYC
Adult ADHD Test + Screening Tool Perhaps you often know exactly the “what” and “how” of what you need to do, but can’t make it happen. You have always needed to work three or four times harder than everyone else just to keep up. And you have always wondered … [Read more...]
Adult ADHD and Setting Goals
Introduction Many people with Adult ADHD have difficulty accomplishing some of their most valued goals. They struggle with Prioritizing Problem-solving Time management Follow-through These challenges lead to frustration, demoralization, and anxiety. Fortunately, proven strategies can help you … [Read more...]