Lora Lonsberry, PhD

The Impact of ADD on Relationships, Families, School, Work, and Self-Esteem

Relationships

Social Isolation

Teasing

Fighting

Misperceptions

Distractibility

Problems Taking Turns

Speaking Without Thinking

Problems Completing Chores

Difficulty Playing or Being Quiet

Sensitivity to Noise

Sensitivity to Touch

Excessive Talking

Lack of Emotional Expression

Disorganization

High-Risk Taking/Thrill Seeking

Easy Frustration/Emotionalism/Moodiness

Tantrums/Rage Outbursts

Low Self-Esteem

Looking for Turmoil

Chronic Anxiety or Restlessness

Failure to See Others’ Needs

Failure to Learn from the Past

Chronic Procrastination

Families

Drive Toward Turmoil

Parental Splitting

Negative Expectations

Feelings of Parents

Denial

Grief

On Guard

Guilt

Anger

Envy

Blame

Isolation

Bargaining

Depression

School

Restlessness

Short Attention Span and Distractibility

Impulsiveness

Procrastination

Trouble Shifting Attention

Forgetfulness

Learning Disabilities

Unusual Study Habits

Timed Situations Paralyze

Work

The Harder They Try, the Worse it Gets

Distractibility

Forgetfulness

Impulsivity

Conflict Seeking

Disorganization

Late to Work

Start Many Projects, but Finish Few

Moodiness and Negative Thinking

Inaccurate Self-Assessment

Switches Things Around

Tendency Toward Addictions

Spends Excessive Time at Work Because of Inefficiency

Self-Esteem

Frequent Conflict

Negative Input

Inaccurate Self-Assessment

Chronic Failure

Negative Bonding