Tag Archives: Adult ADHD

Adult ADHD – Link Between ADHD and Procrastination

Many procrastinate. People procrastinate for a variety of reasons; sometimes we just don’t feel like doing something, sometimes we want to do more, sometimes we’re lazy. Whoever you are, you’ve probably struggled with procrastination. For adult ADHD, procrastination is more than annoying. ADHD is often thought to be a genetic childhood condition. For many, childhood […]

The Difference Between ADD and ADHD

ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are quite similar disorders with major differences. You may be inclined to lump the two in the same category, interchanging the two for each other. Be assured that the difference in these two disorders are enough to make them separate entities altogether. If you understand […]

The Intolerable Side Effects of Vyvanse and Adderall XR for Adult ADHD

Adderall XR is produced by pharmaceutical giant Shire. It is FDA-approved for treating adult ADHD. It is an amphetamine-based stimulant that comes in capsules that are filled with tiny beads of the medication. There is no set dose for treating adult ADHD, but Shire recommends starting with the lowest effective dose to minimize adverse affects. […]

It’s Complicated: The Face of ADHD-PI

As a teacher, especially in the last few years, my classes are increasingly full of kids with the increasingly common Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) diagnosis. These kids are almost all endearing, engaged, and downright bouncy. ADHD children often respond well to medication, get along well with their peers, and seem to be happy and […]