Posts by Bliss Lewis: Page 1 of 46
Mindfulness, Meditation, and Nervous System Regulation for ADHD
If you have ADHD and someone has told you to "just meditate," you are not alone in finding that advice unhelpful. Conventional seated m...
Sleep and ADHD: Breaking the Vicious Cycle
Understanding the bidirectional relationship between ADHD and sleep, and evidence-based strategies for better rest.If you have ADHD...
Exercise as Medicine for ADHD: The Most Underutilized Treatment
Why movement may be the most effective non-medication strategy for ADHD, and how to actually make it happen.You know exercise is "g...
Dietary Patterns and ADHD: What the Evidence Actually Shows
When the conversation turns to diet and ADHD, the responses tend to cluster at two extremes. On one side, you hear sweeping claims that...
ADHD Supplements for Women: What Changes Across Your Cycle, Pregnancy, and Perimenopause
Key TakeawaysWomen with ADHD face unique supplement considerations that are rarely discussed in standard ADHD supplement guides. ...
ADHD Supplements for Adults: What Actually Works, What Doesn’t, and How to Use Them
Key TakeawaysOmega-3 fatty acids have the most robust evidence base of any ADHD supplement in adults, with meta-analyses showing ...
ADHD Supplements for Children: A Psychiatrist’s Honest Guide for Parents
Key TakeawaysThe strongest evidence for pediatric ADHD supplements is for omega-3 fatty acids and iron supplementation (in defici...
ADHD and Trauma: Untangling the Overlap
You have been in therapy for years. Maybe you have tried medication. You have read the books, done the worksheets, practiced the coping...
ADHD in High Achievers: When Success Masks Struggle
You graduated near the top of your class. You built a career that, from the outside, looks impressive. You have always been told you ar...
When ADHD Medication Stops Working (or Never Did)
Medical DisclaimerThis article provides educational information about factors that may affect ADHD medication response. It is not a...