Cognitive distortions and ADHD: how to reframe them
Why your brain hands you harsh, lopsided thoughts as facts — and the practical steps to question them, especially with ADHD.
Case Management
How to stay motivated when job rejections pile up
If you have ADHD, rejection rarely stays small. Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) can turn a single “no” into hours of shame, and a string of them into the conviction that trying is pointless. That is the real danger—not the rejections themselves, but the quiet decision to stop applying. Withdrawal feels protective, yet it lengthens unemployment, deepens low mood, and confirms the very story you fear. What is at stake is not one job, but your willingness to keep showing up.
What FDG-PET Studies Show
Brain imaging using fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) has produced suggestive but inconsistent evidence linking ADHD to altered cerebral glucose metabolism, with the most reproducible findings implicating fronto-striatal and premotor circuits. However, results vary substantially by age, sex, task, and study design, and chronic stimulant treatment does not produce robust metabolic shifts even when symptoms clearly improve. No FDG-PET signature is currently sensitive or specific enough to diagnose ADHD, and the technology remains a research tool rather than a clinical instrument.
When, if ever, does ADHD qualify for SSI?
You have probably wondered whether the diagnosis on your chart, or your child’s, opens a door to Supplemental Security Income. It is a fair question, and the honest answer is more useful than a simple yes-or-no. ADHD can qualify, but only under conditions that are far narrower than most people expect. Knowing those conditions before you apply saves time, energy, and disappointment.
ADHD and the endless edit: knowing when to stop
You finished the draft an hour ago. Then you opened it again. And again. Now you’re on edit number six, and you honestly can’t tell whether it’s better than edit number one—or quietly worse. If you have ADHD, this loop is familiar. The problem usually isn’t your standards. It’s that your brain doesn’t know how to let go and move on to the next thing.
ADHD and Overwhelm: Why It Hits Harder and What to Do
Research consistently shows that adults with ADHD experience higher rates of chronic stress, burnout, and anxiety than their neurotypical peers. A 2025 study published in World Psychiatry confirmed that ADHD’s impact on executive function extends well beyond attention — it disrupts emotional regulation, working memory, and the ability to shift between tasks. Left unmanaged, chronic overwhelm doesn’t just stall your productivity. It erodes your self-esteem, damages relationships, and can spiral into depression. Understanding the mechanics of overwhelm is the first step toward interrupting it.
When Your Child Asks Why: Talking About Antisemitism and Hate
Children with ADHD already know what it feels like to be misunderstood, judged unfairly, or left out. That lived experience gives them a unique capacity for empathy — and makes conversations about prejudice and hate both personally meaningful and developmentally important. When they see news reports of synagogues vandalized or Jewish communities targeted, their questions deserve honest answers. Silence doesn’t protect children from a difficult world. It leaves them to make sense of it alone, often with incomplete or frightening information. Engaging them thoughtfully builds resilience, moral clarity, and the courage to stand up for others.
People should talk with their doctor about whether, when, and how to deprescribe psychostimulants.
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
From Idea to Done: How to Bring Your Best Ideas to Life When You Have ADHD
You have no shortage of brilliant ideas. The problem isn’t creativity — it’s the gap between inspiration and execution. If you have ADHD, that gap can feel like a canyon. Here’s how to bridge it.
How to Enjoy Your Own Company When You Have ADHD
This guide reframes alone time not as stillness or silence, but as an opportunity to engage with yourself in ways that actually work for your brain. Through practical strategies like building a “comfort menu,” following your interests, creating ADHD-friendly spaces, and practicing self-compassion, you can transform solitude from something to endure into something to genuinely enjoy.
When Your ADHD Claim Gets Denied: Understanding Your Legal Rights and How to Fight Back
ADHD medications and treatment can be essential for daily functioning, work performance, and quality of life. When insurance companies deny coverage—often citing “step therapy,” “prior authorization failures,” or claims that treatment is “experimental”—the consequences extend far beyond inconvenience. Understanding your rights transforms a denial from an endpoint into a starting point for advocacy.
ADHD Morning Routine: How to Win the First Hour of Your Day
Practical strategies to reduce friction, build momentum, and make mornings work for your brain—not against it.