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What Is ADD/ADHD And How To I Know If I Have It?

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One of the most frequently asked questions that I get as an ADD/ADHD Coach is:

How do I know if I have (or my partner, my child, my friend, my boss has) ADD/ADHD?

My official response is to get a diagnosis from a healthcare professional. Psychiatrist, family doctor, psychologist, nurse practitioner, therapist, social worker, neurologist….all of these resources can help you secure an accurate diagnosis.

An ADD/ADHD Coach can help you identify the challenges that could indicate ADD/ADHD and help you articulate them to your healthcare professional.

If you are in the beginning stages of figuring out if ADD/ADHD is in the picture, there are 10 signs that may be a tip-off that it’s time to pursue a diagnosis:

  • Easily distracted: Do you lose your place in conversations because another thought enters your mind? Do you start out listening but become quickly bored and tune out?
  • Racing thoughts or physical need for constant movement: Is it hard to turn off your brain, especially at bedtime? Do you find yourself fidgeting, or getting up in the middle of a conversation or task to move around?
  • Impulsivity: Do you act on every new idea that comes to mind? Do words flow out of your mouth without any filter? Are you “brutally” honest?
  • Procrastination: “I’ll do it later” is your signature phrase or thought about the future.
  • Disorganization/forgetfulness: Losing your keys, phone, credit cards, to-do-list or other critical-use items is a daily occurrence.
  • Poor time management: You’re late for most everything: appointments, deadlines, bill payment.
  • Frequent mood swings/confrontational: People seem to walk on eggshells around you, or complain about your moodiness, and/or need to argue.
  • Overly emotional for the situation: Anger, tears, frustration levels seem higher for you than others.
  • Feeling overwhelmed/stressed out: You are easily overwhelmed and feel that you can’t seem to get control over your life.
  • Unstable relationships: Relationships quickly become fragile or lose their luster (aka stimulation). Either you choose inappropriate friends, or they are frustrated with your behavior. Lots of arguing, yelling, and trust issues.

Keep in mind as you are assessing the list that we’re talking about chronic issues, not the once-in-awhile pokes in the eye.

And, while no two people will show up the same, the need to get a handle on these issues can make a real difference in your life.

ADD/ADHD Coaching

Another frequently asked question is where does ADD/ADHD Coaching fit into my treatment plan and how does it work?

ADD/ADHD Coaching support is designed to address the needs of the individual client. Coaching plays an important role just as medication, therapy, exercise, good nutrition and sleep habits figure into your treatment plan.

Expect to redefine your current situation and replace what isn’t working with reframed thinking, language, practices and systems that will drastically improve your dance with success.

You will learn effective skills around concepts such as:

  • redesigning your personal profile, self-image and life script
  • new systems for managing everything from daily planners to study habits
  • tools to improve activity levels or to get “unstuck”
  • realistic versus magical thinking
  • how to be proactive vs. reactive
  • getting outside your head
  • understanding appropriate social behaviors
  • mood and focus management
  • positive self-talk
  • emotional control

The Taylor Solution works when the ADD/ADHD client, parent or family member is willing to pursue something different than “what is”.

Contact Linda Taylor at The Taylor Solution to find the right solution for you.

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I'm the parent and spouse of loved ones with AD/HD. I know first hand the frustration, fear and chaos you may be struggling with due to the distraction, disorganization and other behaviors that accompany AD/HD. It's a very real condition and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. As an experienced AD/HD Coach, I can help you manage the AD/HD challenges, whether you are parents, a couple, adult or student by co- developing and supporting the solutions that work specifically for you. For more information contact me and see how together we can help change your life, or the lives of loved ones.

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