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Putting the Pieces Together: Treating Your ADHD
ByMarla Cummins March 31, 2011May 14, 2025 ADHD Treatment Options, Blog

A few months ago I wrote about making the decision to take medication to manage your ADHD symptoms in What Is The Truth About Medication? . Then a few weeks ago I received the comments below from Pierre de Villiers, who, as with his earlier comments, has graciously allowed me to share them with you. ….the medication does not solve the problems of everyday ADHD in terms of learning the coping mechanisms and adapting to social norms. Therefore, medication has a place, but the individual needs to realise that the medication impacts one part of the ADHD complex and that he would still have to accept ownership of his/her condition and learn the skill set to cope with ADHD and utilise the positives of ADHD/ADD…

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ADHD and Electronics: Should You Pull the Plug?
ByMarla Cummins March 10, 2011May 14, 2025 ADHD Time Management, ADHD Treatment Options, Blog

For a long time I did not watch TV at all. Then I discovered Hulu and Netflix… Sometimes, I admit, I watch too much TV, especially during the winter months. I’ll even multitask – checking email and watching a show. Mostly, I watch TV as a way to relax and turn off my brain. Is this ok? Exploring an Opinion What is the impact of electronic use by children and adults with ADHD? Last week Pierre de Villiers emailed me the comments below and asked me to respond. Since I thought my response would be of interest to many of you, with his permission, I decided to answer it in a public forum. While Pierre’s comments are about children, the issues he raises are also…

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You Made The Changes… Now What?!
ByMarla Cummins February 10, 2011June 26, 2025 ADHD Symptoms & Diagnosis, ADHD Treatment Options, Blog

In the article Understanding and Managing Your ADD: Change Can Happen…., I introduced the Six Stages of Change. I explored this model further in the article Managing Your ADD Takes Time and Planning. If you have not already, I suggest reading both of these before continuing. Stage 5 – Maintenance When you reach the Maintenance Stage, you have already put a great deal of emotional and mental energy into making the commitment to managing your ADD and have also put a plan into action. So, you are likely feeling pretty spent! Even if you had more energy, you may question doing more. “What more could I possibly need to do? I put the ‘pedal to the metal’; my plan is in action.” Yet, it is…

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Managing Your ADHD Takes Time and Planning
ByMarla Cummins February 4, 2011June 26, 2025 ADHD Tools & Strategies, ADHD Treatment Options, Blog

I introduced the Six Stages of Change in the previous article, Understanding and Managing Your ADD: Change Can Happen…. If you haven’t read it yet, I suggest you read it before continuing. Then read on to continue learning about the Stages of Change. Can You See Choices. Everyday, we make choices. Depending on the circumstances, we are more or less conscious of the implications of our daily decisions. Sometimes, we have no idea of what may follow from a seemingly inconsequential decision, like Gwyneth Paltrow’s decision to take one train over another in the movie Sliding Doors. It is true. Sometimes, we make choices in the moment, and we have no idea what could follow from that decision. We decide to go to a restaurant…

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ADD and Acceptance: Accelerating Your Progress
ByMarla Cummins January 14, 2011May 14, 2025 ADHD Symptoms & Diagnosis, ADHD Tools & Strategies, ADHD Treatment Options, Blog

Recently, I was talking to someone about marketing my business. Below is an adapted version of our conversations and email communications. Me: I think that for business owners with ADD, they would be drawn to a biz coach who specializes in ADD and can help them focus on making more money. For many business owners with ADD, it is all of the executive functioning challenges (planning, prioritizing, making decision, organizing…) that are getting in their way of making money. Without the understanding of ADD, people may not get the support they need to implement strategies and build skills that will last. What do you think? J: The ADD is the process, you can use it; however it may be limiting and even people with ADD…

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What Is The Truth About ADD Medication?
ByMarla Cummins November 24, 2010May 14, 2025 ADHD Treatment Options, Blog

I would never tell someone to take medication. I respect everyone’s right to make the best choice for themselves. However, I would encourage you to make your decision based on information from reputable sources. Using medication as part of the treatment for ADD has gotten a bad rap. And so you hear comments or rhetorical questions like: What other comments have you heard? I am not going to take the time to counter all the misinformation out there, as that would take a book. However, I hope that you don’t listen to this babble. Rather, I hope that you will take the time and get the support you need to make the right decision for yourself. What Is The Truth? Well, there is…

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ADD- ADHD: Have You Forgotten How Much You Need This?
ByMarla Cummins August 11, 2010May 14, 2025 ADHD Treatment Options, Blog

It has been quite some time since I have thought about Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. It came to mind as I was thinking about Dr. Hallowell and his writings about the importance of connection in treating ADD. Then I started thinking about my own need to for connection. Recharging vs. Connecting I began questioning my need to connect with others two weeks ago, when I spent a wonderful weekend with old friends from my time in Israel. I had really been looking forward to this weekend. I thought, how could I not want to spend every minute with my friends?!? We were together on and off for 5 days. At one point we were together for 48 hours straight. As much as I was…

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Who Else Wants to Make their Personal and Professional Life Easier?
ByMarla Cummins May 28, 2010May 14, 2025 ADHD Treatment Options, Blog

Do you ever have the sense of wanting to go it alone? Whether you are self-employed or working for others, you may resist asking for help. Going It Alone Perhaps, you have an entrepreneurial spirit and love the adrenalin rush of doing your own thing. You can put your creative ideas into action quickly. It can be truly exciting being the captain of your own ship. You may want to see your idea executed exactly the way you envisioned it. Maybe you don’t trust the advice of the people who you are currently consulting. You don’t think you can afford to hire someone to help you. You don’t think it is worth the investment of time. After all you have a lot to do. The…

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You Have ADD: Do You Know Your Strengths?
ByMarla Cummins May 14, 2010May 14, 2025 ADHD Treatment Options, Blog

In my previous post, It Could Be Easier, I suggested reasons for operating in your areas of strengths. The first step toward using our strengths is being aware ofwhat they are currently. If you are interested in exploring your character strengths, The VIA Survey of Characteris a great place to start. When I took the survey I already knew I was strong in the areas that were in my top five. These strengths help me to excel at being an ADD Coach. Your Top Character Strength: Creativity, ingenuity, and originality Thinking of new ways to do things is a crucial part of who you are. You are never content with doing something the conventional way if a better way is possible. Your Second Character…

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Diet and ADD: Do You Get the Right Kind of Fat?
ByMarla Cummins February 5, 2010May 14, 2025 ADHD Treatment Options, Blog

Omega-3 fatty acids have been touted by many as an effective supplemental treatment for ADD. While there is no conclusive scientific evidence at this time to support this claim, there are many supportive studies and a great deal of anecdotal evidence that have shown promising results for treating ADD. It worthwhile to investigate and consider increasing the amount of omega-3s to your diet, particularly the EPA and DHA forms. Omega-3 is a polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), essential to the health of your body, including your brain. In fact, your brain is about 60 percent fat, with Omega-3s being the most abundant fat in your brain. Moreover, omega-3 is critical for effective communication and transmission between brain cells. Yet, in western industrial countries sufficient amounts Omega-3…

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