Gina Pera's Blog

  Everywhere you turn online, ADHD relationship advice is quoting John Gottman’s “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.”  Yet, what looks like relationship failure may actually be ADHD symptoms in disguise. Dismounting the horsemen without addressing […]

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  By now, you’ve probably heard there’s a strong link between ADHD and obesity. But what does the latest research say? And are healthcare providers keeping up? For example, are they screening for ADHD before […]

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  A newly published paper reinforces my research findings 20 years ago: That is, living with a partner’s poorly managed ADHD can create stress that damages damage your health — mental and physical. This research […]

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  Ever find it hard to read a meaty blog post about Adult ADHD—even when you want the info? You’re not alone. That’s one reason I started The ADHD Roller Coaster Podcast a while back. […]

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Have you ever wondered why swaddling helps babies sleep? It’s not just about warmth or security—it’s about activating deep-pressure receptors in the body, which help “organize” the brain and promote relaxation. Could this same principle […]

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  If you have ADHD and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has helped you overcome addiction, I’m genuinely glad. But this post explores a more complex issue. This post addresses the danger of ADHD going unrecognized as […]

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If you have ADHD and have been helped with addiction challenges by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)  meetings, I am happy for you. This post is about something a little more complicated. This post addresses the danger […]

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Did you know that antidepressant use, ADHD, and sleep apnea can be interconnected? For more than two decades, research has explored this critical area. Yet many prescribers—psychiatrists and sleep specialists alike—remain unaware of the findings. […]

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The topic here is prescription Adderall. Specifically: Adderall is too often prescribed badly.  Adderall effects on personality can include irritability, anger, lowered empathy, reduced self-awareness, and even mania.   Moreover, reckless Adderall prescribing patterns have […]

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Chore-sharing often presents a major bone of contention in ADHD-challenged relationships. Arguing won’t help. Neither will nagging. And, good grief, stop “talking about it.”  Instead, pick up an ADHD-informed strategy.  A very simple one. In […]

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