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ADHD & Hot-Button Debates: 8 Strategies to Stay Out

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​Harold Robert Meyer | The ADD Resource Center haroldmeyer@addrc.org   http://www.addrc.org/  Reviewed 03/01/2026 – Published 03/07/2026 ​​Listen to understand, not just to respond​ Executive Summary Hot-button topics—Ukraine, Iran, immigration, politics—can ignite instant, intense reactions in people with ADHD. Impulsivity, emotional dysregulation, and a dopamine-seeking brain make it surprisingly easy to step into a heated debate you never planned to … Read more

People should talk with their doctor about whether, when, and how to deprescribe psychostimulants.

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Harold Robert Meyer | The ADD Resource Centerharoldmeyer@addrc.org   http://www.addrc.org/  Reviewed 03/01/2026 – Published 03/07/2026 ​​Listen to understand, not just to respond Note: This is not medical advice. Making any changes on your own can lead to catastrophic results. When to raise the question YReasons to talk with your prescriber include (ncbi.nlm.nih) It is usually recommended to have at … Read more

ADHD and Obesity: Understanding the Connection and What You Can Do About It

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A 2016 systematic review and meta-analysis published in the American Journal of Psychiatry consistently shows that individuals with ADHD face a significantly elevated risk of overweight and obesity — yet this connection remains widely underrecognized by both patients and clinicians. The relationship is not simply about willpower or lifestyle choices. It is rooted in the neurobiology of ADHD itself: executive dysfunction, impulsivity, disordered eating patterns, and shared genetic pathways all contribute. The good news is that once this connection is understood, targeted, ADHD-informed strategies can make a meaningful difference. This article explains why ADHD and obesity so often go hand-in-hand — and offers practical, evidence-based approaches for individuals, families, and the professionals who support them.

How to Turn Overwhelming Emails Into Organized Action Plans: A Productivity System From The ADD Resource Center

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​Harold Robert Meyer | The ADD Resource Center haroldmeyer@addrc.org     http://www.addrc.org/   Reviewed 0​3/​01/2026 – Published 0​3/30/2026 ​​Listen to understand, not just to respond Caution: Make sure your emails and your computer/smartphone is completely backed up first. If you are unsure of how to do this – don’t. Do not rely exclusively on this AI tool, as it … Read more

When Every Choice Feels Like a Trap: ADHD and the Fear of Making Decisions

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Decision-making fear is one of the most overlooked—and most disruptive—aspects of living with ADHD. This article explains why the ADHD brain is especially vulnerable to decision paralysis, explores the role of executive dysfunction, emotional dysregulation, and rejection-sensitive dysphoria (RSD), and offers practical, brain-friendly strategies to help you make decisions with less anxiety and more confidence. You don’t have to be stuck forever.

ADHD and Obesity: Understanding the Connection and What You Can Do About It

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​​Harold Robert Meyer | The ADD Resource Center   Reviewed 02/21/2026 – Published 02/23/2026 ​​Listen to understand, not just to respond Executive Summary Research consistently shows that individuals with ADHD face a significantly elevated risk of overweight and obesity — yet this connection remains widely underrecognized by both patients and clinicians. The relationship is not simply about willpower … Read more

How to Be a Good Body Double for Someone with ADHD

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​​Harold Robert Meyer | The ADD Resource Center   Reviewed 02/20/2026 – Published 02/20/2026 ​​Listen to understand, not just to respond By Harold Robert Meyer and The ADD Resource Center | February 2026 Someone you care about has ADHD and has asked you to be their “body double.” You agreed to help, but now you’re unsure about what … Read more

How to Teach Your Teen with ADHD to Drive Without Losing Your Mind — or Your Relationship

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​​Harold Robert Meyer | The ADD Resource Center   Reviewed 02/03/2026 – Published 02/19/2026 ​​Listen to understand, not just to respond Teaching a child with ADHD to drive is not just a test of their focus. It is a test of yours. The instinct to shout when your teen drifts toward a parked car is understandable. It is … Read more

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