“We are deeply impacted by the shame of ADHD, possibly more than the core symptoms of the condition.”

“3 Ways I Slow the Emotional Spirals of RSD” Forward to a friend » View this email in your browser REJECTION SENSITIVE DYSPHORIA “3 Ways I Slow the Emotional Spirals of RSD” “I’m still floored by just how deeply we’re impacted by the shame of ADHD, possibly more than the core symptoms of the condition. But I speak from professional and personal experience when I say that it’s possible to manage RSD’s impact on our lives. Here are the strategies I use.” No, Stimulants Don’t Cause Substance Use Problems People with ADHD are at greater risk for using substances and for developing dependence. But research shows that treating ADHD with stimulants does not increase that risk. Subscribe to ADDitude magazine, or give a subscription as a gift, and get instant access to our eBook, How the ADHD Brain Works!  Subscribe now »  How to Get Started on That Project You know — the one that makes you run an errand or throw in a load of laundry or start your taxes rather than begin. | 6 ways to stop avoiding » “Foods Can’t Touch on My Plate” “I am 54 years old, and I didn’t know that this was a thing with a name until very recently.” | More readers on life with ARFID » FREE WEBINAR TODAY ADHD & Inflammation Learn about ADHD's associations with immune system and inflammatory conditions such as asthma and allergies. FREE WEBINAR ON AUG. 25 Gut Health and ADHD Understand how gut imbalances and inflammatory signaling may affect the brain systems involved in ADHD.