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What Is It Like Having ADHD?

Jacqueline Cohen July 25, 2022 1 Comment ADHD in Women

As someone diagnosed (later in life) with ADHD and a therapist who specializes in working with adults with ADHD, I am uniquely qualified to answer the question, what is it like having ADHD. Most people think of ADHD as little boys who have behavior problems, or it comes from bad parenting or too much electronics, or even poor nutrition. But it is really a neurodevelopmental difference that is about 75% genetic.

What You Need To Know If You’re Struggling With Marriage Problems After Your First Baby

Jacqueline Cohen April 4, 2022 No Comments Marriage In Crisis

Having a baby is a major life transition. So if you are having marriage problems after your first baby, you are not alone. No one is ever really prepared for the reality of becoming a parent. Education is incredibly helpful, but you still don’t know what you are getting into until you are in it. So here are some tips to help alleviate marriage problems after your first baby. Start an open dialogue about roles and responsibilities. There are so many things to keep up with like managing household chores, ...

4 Strategies For Living Life With Anxiety Instead Of Letting It Control You

Jacqueline Cohen January 17, 2022 No Comments Living with Depression or Anxiety

Anxiety is a common human experience. While people have varying levels of anxiety, some anxiety is normal. The challenge is learning to live your life with anxiety instead of letting anxiety control you. Meeting the challenge requires an understanding of nature vs nurture. There is a genetic component to anxiety. There is also a nurture component to anxiety. Believe it or not, they are both passed down by your family. And it’s not the genetic piece that creates the struggle. Our brains are wired to scan for danger. You know, ...

How To Cope With Postpartum Depression As A New Parent

Jacqueline Cohen September 16, 2021 No Comments It's Not Just Mommy Blues

Do you think you are struggling with postpartum depression? If you do, you are not alone. 1 in 5 new moms experience postpartum depression, and 1 in 10 dads do as well. Knowing how to cope with postpartum depression will allow you to minimize the severity and shorten the duration. And remember, you are not alone. It is important to understand that postpartum depression is different than depression outside of childbirth. While it does have many of the same symptoms of major depression, including anxiety, anger and rage, frustration, inappropriate ...

4 Things To Help You Manage Your ADHD While Pregnant

Jacqueline Cohen July 19, 2021 36 Comments It's Not Just Mommy Blues

Congratulations! You are having a baby! And you have ADHD. There are so many things to think about, plan, organize, and feel. Oh, I bet I am overwhelming you. But don’t worry, here are 4 things to you manage your ADHD while pregnant.

4 Things You Need To Know About Living With A Spouse Who Has Depression

Jacqueline Cohen April 26, 2021 No Comments Living with Depression or Anxiety 4 things to know when living with a spouse struggling with depression Living with depression or anxiety

What do you do if you are living with a spouse that has depression?