Melissa's "Psychology Today" blog

How to Respond to Big Emotions

Two simple approaches to distract yourself from big emotions can help you reset to a place of comfort and help your relationship.

The Tyranny of Getting Stuff Done

Personal perspective: Are you feeling overwhelmed and anxious about that long to-do list? It may be time to think more globally about your choices.

The Tyranny of Getting Stuff Done

Personal perspective: Are you feeling overwhelmed and anxious about that long to-do list? It may be time to think more globally about your choices.

“Is This All There Is?”

The pressures of 2020 have stripped couples' lives down to the basics and have impacted how they perceived their bonds, not always for the better. How do couples survive these feelings?

“Is This All There Is?”

The pressures of 2020 stripped couples' lives to the basics and impacted how they perceived their bonds, not always for the better. How do we survive those feelings?

Do ADHD Meds Help With Memory Problems?

ADHD pills don't teach skills. When it comes to improving memory, adults with ADHD need to use the full set of treatments available to them.

Do ADHD Meds Help with Memory Problems?

ADHD pills don't teach skills. When it comes to improving memory, adults with ADHD need to use the full set of treatments available to them.

ADHD, Personal Hygiene, and the COVID-19 Pandemic

Some are scared that they will be the victim of their ADHD partner’s poor hygiene habits or risky behavior. They are correct to be anxious, but there are ways to improve things.

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