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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often portrayed as a childhood condition characterized by bouncing off the walls and blurting out answers. This stereotype, however, doesn't reflect the full picture, especially for women with ADHD. According to a study conducted by Joseph Biederman, M.D, et. al., “compared with referred boys with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), girls are less likely to manifest comorbid disruptive behavior disorders and lear

Taming the ever-flowing river of time can be a constant struggle, especially for those with ADHD. The Canadian Mental Health Association states that, “If you live with ADHD, you might have problems paying attention, concentrating on one task or organizing things.” The impulsivity, distractibility, and time blindness often associated with ADHD can make staying on schedule and completing tasks feel like an uphill battle. Fortunately, there are some practical strategies specific

by Shlomo Radcliffe, MACP, RP Anger Happens So Fast! But Does It Really? When describing difficulties with managing anger, many people will say something like: “I just get so mad so fast - I go from 0-100!”. Indeed, anger can certainly feel that way, as if we are calm one moment and in a blind rage the next. We can have the thought, “I’m going to keep my cool this time.” and suddenly find ourselves yelling, blaming, or storming out of the room the very next minute despite our