Rethinking Adult ADHD

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ADHD: An 18th-Century Condition in the 21st-Century World

Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., ABPP on April 12, 2024

So you think that ADHD is the result of the 21st century lifestyle in the United States? Maybe not.

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What Comes After an Adult ADHD Diagnosis?

Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., ABPP on January 27, 2024

Are you left searching for help after an adult ADHD diagnosis? Psychoeducation is usually the first step. This is how psychoeducation for adult ADHD works.

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Adult ADHD and the Workplace

Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., ABPP on November 22, 2023

The workplace is often a source of frustration for adults with ADHD. However, there are some easy steps co-workers can take to support adults with ADHD that will benefit everyone.

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Giving Voice to Adult ADHD

Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., ABPP on October 18, 2023

As an adult with ADHD, do you feel like your experience is dismissed? The stories of these adults may validate what you're feeling.

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“If You Finished College, Then You Can’t Have ADHD”

Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., ABPP on August 5, 2023

Have people told you that your struggles can't be from ADHD because "You're too smart" or because you finished college? Don't listen to them. Instead, read this.

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Prescribed Stimulants for ADHD and the Risk of Addiction

Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., ABPP on July 17, 2023

Do you worry that stimulant treatment for ADHD for you or a loved one will cause addiction? Two recent longitudinal studies show that stimulants do not create addicts.

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Adult ADHD and Coping With Rejection Sensitivity

Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., ABPP on April 2, 2023

Extreme emotional reactions to perceived and/or real rejections and criticisms, or "rejection sensitivity," are common in adults with ADHD.

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Adult ADHD and Rejection Sensitivity

Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., ABPP on March 20, 2023

No one likes rejection, but if you are an adult with ADHD you might be particularly sensitive to it.

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Adult ADHD and Procrastination (Or Not)

Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., ABPP on December 27, 2022

Procrastination is a common struggle for adults with ADHD. Here are examples of what procrastination is not but how it can still sneak up on you.

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It’s the End of the Year (Holidays), as We Know It

Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., ABPP on December 8, 2022

The end-of-year holidays can be particularly stressful for adults with ADHD. These tips could help you get through the season with some peace of mind.

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Cardiovascular and Other Health Risks for Adults With ADHD

Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., ABPP on October 10, 2022

A recent study showed that ADHD is a risk for cardiovascular disease. Exercise will help with this but also offers several other health and cognitive benefits for adults with ADHD.

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Self-Compassion and Adult ADHD

Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., ABPP on September 8, 2022

Adult ADHD makes life a little trickier to manage. Slip-ups are the name of the game. Self-compassion is also part of surviving and thriving. Read more about why and how.

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Unplanned Pregnancy, Sexual Health, and Adult ADHD

Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., ABPP on August 30, 2022

Prevention is not sexy, but it is essential for good sexual health for adults with ADHD. If you or a partner has ADHD, read here about reducing pregnancy and other risks.

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ADHD in High-Functioning Adults

Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., ABPP on June 29, 2022

Adults with ADHD can achieve great things and struggle at the same time, but they cite some potential strengths that may help to guide others toward success

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What Happens When ADHD Goes to College?

Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., ABPP on June 24, 2022

Moving away to college is stressful for any student. But what if you have ADHD? Check out this blog for some advice for success if you or a loved one is a student with ADHD.