Giggles loves to play catch! Dear Dr. Ruth, I have ADHD and I’m drowning. I teach as an adjunct professor, I’m working on my dissertation, and I have a second job just to make ends meet. I know exercise would … Continue reading →
This is Giggles. She is planning her next meeting with the roosters. Dear Dr. Ruth, I’ve just completed my PhD, and now my department head has tasked me with facilitating a committee. This committee has a tight deadline to generate … Continue reading →
Goats Never Run Out of Energy! Dear Dr. Ruth, I’m a PhD student dealing with ADHD, and I’m struggling to sustain my energy levels throughout my dissertation work. I have these intense bursts of energy, but they fizzle out before … Continue reading →
My dog knows how to get quality sleep and exercise. We’re still working on the nutrition part. She loves to eat trash out of the garbage. Dear Dr. Ruth, I am a PhD student with ADHD. I’m writing my dissertation. … Continue reading →
Lonely calf reminds me of how dissertation writing can feel isolating. Dear Dr. Ruth, I am struggling with my dissertation and I have ADHD. I try real hard. I have good days and bad days. Some areas are organized but … Continue reading →
Dear Dr. Ruth, I have ADHD. All my strategies and life hacks worked during undergrad and my master level work but now the loneliness of dissertation work is overwhelming me. My ADHD brain is all over the place. It feels … Continue reading →
Dear Dr. Ruth, I have ADHD and am working my dissertation. I need some ADHD focus techniques. How can I manage multiple tasks with ADHD? Signed,Overwhelmed PhD student Dear Overwhelmed PhD Student, As an adult with ADHD, … Continue reading →
Learning disabilities and ADHD are among the most common disabilities reported by college students. Research shows that students with LD/ADHD are less likely to graduate compared to students without LD/ADHD. In contrast, college students with LD/ADHD who are successful in … Continue reading →
When should I start studying for an exam? When should I start writing my essay? How much time will it take to read the chapter? I have too much to get done before the due date. College life requires making … Continue reading →
Learn how to succeed in everyday college living during a pandemic. Everyday living during a pandemic gets stalled out when students get caught up in their failures. “I earned a C in my last exam and I could’ve done better.” … Continue reading →