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    ADHD Guide

    ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a common neurobehavioral disorder that starts in childhood. In this guide, you'll learn about its symptoms, causes, and treatments, and get tips for living with ADHD.

    1. Overview

      1. What Is ADHD?

        1. Adult ADHD: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments
        2. ADHD in Older Adults
        3. Can Adult ADHD Go Into Remission?

      2. ADHD in Women

        1. ADHD in Women
        2. The Link Between Hormones and ADHD
        3. ADHD and Your Menstrual Cycle
        4. ADHD and Menopause

      3. ADHD in People of Color

        1. Adult ADHD in Black, Indigenous, and People of Color

    2. Symptoms

      1. Do You Have ADHD?
      2. Why Can’t I Focus?
      3. Why Do I Waste So Much Time?
      4. Hyperfocus
      5. Is Memory Loss ADHD, or Something Else?
      6. Executive Function and Executive Function Disorder

    3. Causes & Risks

      1. Causes of ADHD
      2. Adult ADHD: Statistics and Facts
      3. Adult ADHD and Childhood Trauma
      4. Adult ADHD and PTSD
      5. How Do Socioeconomic Disadvantages Impact ADHD?

    4. Tests & Diagnosis

      1. Diagnosing ADHD in Adults
      2. Executive Function Tests
      3. Can EEG Diagnose ADHD?
      4. Newly Diagnosed With Adult ADHD?
      5. ADHD Health Care Team

    5. Treatment

      1. Understanding Your Options

        1. Treating Adult ADHD
        2. The Costs of Adult ADHD
        3. ADHD: Latest Research

      2. Drug Therapies

        1. Caffeine and ADHD
        2. Home Delivery of ADHD Medication
        3. When Your ADHD Meds Stop Working
        4. What Are Noradrenergic Medicines for ADHD?
        5. Nonstimulant Therapy and Other ADHD Drugs
        6. Stimulant Medications for ADHD

      3. Which Drug Is Right for You?

        1. The Right ADHD Treatment for You
        2. Concerta vs. Adderall
        3. Adderall vs. Ritalin
        4. Vyvanse vs. Adderall
        5. Ritalin vs. Strattera

      4. Drug Side Effects & Risks

        1. ADHD Medications and Side Effects
        2. Is ADHD Medication Affecting My Weight?
        3. Adderall Side Effects
        4. Adderall and Sleepiness
        5. Adderall Withdrawal
        6. Long-Term Risks of ADHD Medications

      5. Non-Drug Therapies

        1. Complementary & Alternative Treatments
        2. Non-Drug Interventions for Treating ADHD
        3. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adult ADHD
        4. Vocational Rehab for Adult ADHD

    6. Living With

      1. Daily Life

        1. Living Well With Adult ADHD
        2. Simple Tips to Thrive With Adult ADHD
        3. How ADHD Coaching Can Help
        4. Habits That Help and Hurt Your ADHD
        5. ADHD: How to Be More Attentive
        6. Communication Hacks for ADHD
        7. Tips to Improve Your Social Skills With ADHD
        8. Managing Your Finances With ADHD
        9. Tips to Organize Your Home With ADHD

      2. School & Work

        1. ADHD in the Workplace
        2. Best Jobs for People With ADHD
        3. Common Workplace ADHD Problems and How to Fix Them
        4. Working From Home When You Have ADHD
        5. How to Manage an Employee With ADHD

      3. Family & Relationships

        1. ADHD and Relationships
        2. Parenting When You Have ADHD
        3. How ADHD Can Affect Your Marriage
        4. Is ADHD Causing Your Sexual Problems?

      4. Mental & Emotional Health

        1. The Emotional Side of ADHD
        2. Depression and ADHD
        3. Anxiety and ADHD
        4. How to Manage ADHD Mood Swings
        5. What Is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria?
        6. What Does It Mean to ‘Mask’ Adult ADHD?
        7. Things People With ADHD Wish You Knew
        8. ADHD: How to Ask for the Support You Need

      5. Diet & Exercise

        1. ADHD Nutrition: Foods To Eat & Foods to Avoid
        2. Amino Acids for ADHD
        3. Exercise to Manage ADHD Symptoms
        4. Meditation and Yoga for ADHD

    7. Complications

      1. Can ADHD Get Worse?
      2. Adult ADHD: What Are Functional Impairments?
      3. Adult ADHD and Sleep Problems
      4. Adult ADHD and Burnout
      5. Adult ADHD and Internet Addiction
      6. ADHD and Substance Abuse
      7. ADHD: Medications, Alcohol, and Marijuana
      8. How ADHD May Lead to Trouble With the Law
      9. Does ADHD Cause Antisocial Personality Disorder?

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