Emotional & Physically Exhausted - ADHD

Well, here goes another "video" message. I am really enjoying this new technology and being able to connect with you via different mediums.

Anyway - Today I wanted to talk to you just very briefly about emotional and physical exhaustion.

After focusing my energy and resources on the "big game," I crashed this morning and did not have enough energy to focus on what I needed to do at home and at work. I was too "burnt out" from exerting and spending too much energy focused on the big game.

Check out the video message - I think the message speaks for itself.





As always, you are encouraged to post comments and questions below. You are also more than welcome to contact me directly.

See you soon!


Rory F. Stern, PsyD

Man Of Science Or Faith?

LOST Returns Tonight - Will You Be Watching?

For those of you who are avid followers and fans of the television show LOST, tonight marks the long-anticipated return of one of television's most exciting shows.

While watching Wednesday's repeat of the 3rd Season Finale - I was reminded of two very different approaches to viewing the mysteries of the Island!

Science Versus Faith

Jack Versus Locke

Both men are noted leaders of the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 - and yet both could not be more different in how they lead others and inspire those who look up to them.

So what type of man or woman are you?

When it comes to ADHD - Do you follow science / medicine or do you believe in faith?

Are you someone who believes that the answers lie in medicine?

Or do you believe that there are other ways?

Do you follow the research?

Or are you more interested in reality?

Book Review - Parenting Children With ADHD

New Feature:

One of my goals this year is to learn even more about ADHD - and to do so means that I need to read what other people are writing about. I need to know what other information you are hearing from different sources, beyond that of what I think.

So, that said, I am going to read up on any book that I think might be relevant to ADHD and children. No topic is off limits. Given the controversial and varying perspectives on ADHD, I am NOT going to limit myself to just medical themed books on ADHD. I am going to try and cover the whole range.

Book #1

Parenting Children With ADHD:
10 Lessons That Medicine Cannot Teach

By, Vincent J. Monastra, PhD

This is a fairly recent publication from the American Psychological Association. It's a fairly compact softcover book that looks to be an easy read.

It has excellent reviews both online and of course on the cover.

Review So Far...

This format might change as I go on, but for the time being, I will review the book as I read it and update once a week. I will then close out the review with a overall reflection on the book, the material, and it's relevance.

As of this morning, I have read the 'Introduction' and 'Chapter 1.' Without getting into too much detail, I like the tone that is set from the very beginning. The author / psychologist sets the stage for his expertise and why you should listen to him. What I really like the most, so far, is that author acknowledges the multitude of theories and messages that parents are bombarded with everyday.

I also like the fact that Dr. Monastra talks about the importance of a comprehensive medical exam and diagnostic evaluation. Because the symptoms of ADHD are not unique to this disorder alone, a thorough medical exam can reveal or rule out any additional medical causes contributing to your child's behavior.

Audio Interview - ADHD Success Tips

In this almost 60-minute interview, my good friend (who also just happens to be a Licensed Psychologist) reveals his 15 year personal struggle with ADHD.

I have been pleading with him for a few months now to make this happen. Having witnessed his struggles and personal victories firsthand, I knew he would reveal a wealth of information about ADHD.

I want you to know - there is no holding back in this interview. Together, we covered a lot of ground - some of it totally unexpected. For example, Matt is the first person (professional or other) who finally revealed how medication can be helpful, while at the same time sharing his limited use of medication over the lifetime of his diagnosis.

That's just the beginning. In this interview, you will hear:

• How my friend had to look inside himself to find strength.



• How he had to rely on his strengths, and leverage the strengths of others in order to achieve great success.



• 7+ strategies for successfully managing symptoms of ADHD.



• The 1 "critical factor" that likely made the difference in his success.



• The 3 most important "gifts" a parent possesses and can give their child.



• And so much more...

To gain access to this interview, just sign up below:

This interview is just loaded with information. After listening to the call again - I have a 5-page outline of the information contained within this interview.

If you are a parent who struggles with a child who has either been diagnosed with ADHD or who suspects their child might exhibit symptoms of ADHD, then you will want to listen to this interview.