Melissa's Favorite Posts

Top Tips for Dealing with Grief

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 09/22/2021.

Both ADHD and non-ADHD partners can experience deep feelings of grief over the fact that their partnership is not what they expected.  Here's how to deal with it.

Cannabis & ADHD

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 04/03/2020.

Many people have asked me about whether cannabis is a useful treatment for ADHD, as it seems to calm the mind.  Up to this point my response has been the Dr.

How to Get a Better Night's Sleep

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 11/21/2019.

Researchers have a lot to say about what helps us sleep better.  Here's an easy overview of what the science says you should definitely do, and what you should consider doing to get more sleep at night.

The Best Treatments for ADHD...and What Doesn't Work

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 07/08/2019.

There’s more to learn, but we do know quite a bit about how different treatments for ADHD stack up.  Here is athe lowdown on what works, and how it compares to other treatments.  I also write about what doesn't work, as well.

One Reason It's So Hard to Start Things When You Have ADHD

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 05/17/2019.

Emotional obstacles are a very big deal in ADHD procrastination.  These two fun and fast-paced videos from How to ADHD tell you why, and what to do about it.

Problems for Men with ADHD

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 05/07/2019.

While counselors and authors have focused on the unique problems that women with ADHD face, few have spoken specifically about the issues that men who have ADHD face in their relationships.

How to Grieve for the Relationship You Didn't Get

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 02/01/2019.

In this post, Melissa writes about: the gap between the amazing relationship you thought you were signing up for, and the relationship you actually got with adult ADHD in the mix; why it’s so important to grieve about the loss of your romantic dreams; and how to do it.

6 Tips for Succeeding When Both Parent(s) and Kids in Your Family Have ADHD

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 04/10/2018.

When both kids and parent(s) in the family have ADHD it can feel chaotic and often full of conflict.  Here are specific strategies to help everyone in the family thrive, and calm things down a bit.

How Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Impacts Non-ADHD Partners

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 02/07/2018.

Biologically-based sensitivity to criticism and rejection impacts some with ADHD...it also impacts their partners

What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and How Does it Relate to ADHD?

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 11/24/2017.

A man with ADHD shares his ‘aha’ moment of learning that his ADHD included Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, an often undiagnosed, but not very well ‘hidden,’ part of ADHD for many adults.  Do you have RSD?  What does RSD mean for your relationship?  How do you treat Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria?

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