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Discovering ADHD Across Generations For New Moms* And Their Mothers

There is actually a “becoming” a new mother or a transformation of identity when one becomes a mother. And if you have recently received a diagnosis of ADHD, you are beginning your journey of understanding how living with undiagnosed ADHD has impacted you. This includes learning how your brain works, and celebrating the beauty of your unique strengths because you have ADHD. Both include grief, exploration, education, compassion, and letting go. A common theme I see with my clients when navigating both motherhood and their diagnosis is a discovery of ...
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Understanding ADHD Spouse Burnout And What To Do About It

Whether or not one partner is neurotypical and the other has ADHD or both partners have ADHD, you have a relationship with 2 people whose brains work differently. This can set up a common dynamic that creates a vicious cycle of communication that leads to feelings of resentment, anxiety, frustration, and shame. This cycle can lead to ADHD spouse burnout. A common dynamic that results from the vicious cycle of communication is called the parent-child dynamic, which is another way of saying a poor boundary dynamic.
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undiagnosed ADHD in women

Fighting for Recognition: The Emotional Battle of Undiagnosed ADHD in Women

In today’s world, social media is highlighting ADHD and providing more information (some correct and some not) for individuals to understand this often misunderstood and even discredited complex condition. If you are self identifying with the symptoms of ADHD, you aren’t alone. Many women are becoming aware that they may be living with undiagnosed ADHD. If you have always felt like something was wrong, or felt different from others but didn’t have the language to articulate why, finding this information might bring a sense of relief. And knowing that you ...
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Young Girl with ADHD

Does Your Daughter Have ADHD? 8 Tips for Understanding Girls with ADHD

For so many years, ADHD was thought to be something only young boys had. Bad behavior in the classroom, impulsivity, hyperactivity, or bad grades were thought to be the only signs. At one point it was actually called a behavior disorder. Behavior is more like a response to some of the symptoms, and it really is all about the brain. Generally, there are differences between boys and girls with ADHD. So understanding girls with ADHD can present differently is important. Once you understand the differences, you will be able to ...
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How to Overcome Marriage Problems

Marriage isn’t easy by any means. So if you have marriage problems, you are not alone. It is a common human experience. But marriage does take work, all of the time. So how do you overcome marriage problems so the work creates connection? Here are some things to think about: There are 4 different communication styles. They are assertive, passive, passive aggressive, and aggressive. The most effective style of communication is assertiveness. When you are assertive, you are advocating for yourself, while you are advocating for the other person at ...
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Depressed mom and baby

Symptoms Of Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders Every Expectant Parent Needs To Know

It is important to learn about postpartum mood and anxiety disorders because knowledge is often the best defense.  Our society, unfortunately, still stigmatizes these experiences, causing new parents to be afraid to talk about them and seek help.
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