The Hidden Mental Load of ADHD: Why Your Brain Feels Full Before the Day Even Begins

Feeling mentally exhausted before your day even begins? For many adults with ADHD, the constant effort of remembering, planning, anticipating, making decisions, and managing emotions can create an invisible mental load. Learn why your brain feels so full—and five practical strategies to reduce cognitive overload and make daily life feel more manageable.

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Dear Dr. Sharon: How can I have less stress this Summer?

Summer promises rest and relaxation—but for adults with ADHD or anxiety, it can feel disorienting or overwhelming. This week, Dr. Sharon offers practical ways to gently hit "reset" and reclaim the season with clarity, joy, and intention.

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ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka- Dr. Sharon Saline: The Stress-Anxiety-ADHD Nexus

Did you know there's such a thing as productive anxiety and toxic anxiety? One can give you a boost, while the other can drag you down. Managing ADHD, anxiety, time management, and social expectations can be tricky, but they also open doors to self-discovery and growth. Dr. Saline, with over 30 years of experience and a strengths-based approach, offers down-to-earth advice to help you tackle social anxiety, emotional regulation, and time management, especially during life transitions like menopause. Her personal and professional insights help smart women manage their busy brains and use their intelligence as a tool, not a mask.

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