ADHD: A Funny, True Story About Emotional Flooding
The following is an unusual blog post. It is the humorous account of a recent experience with ADHD: Recently I was given the great honor...
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Marty Altman
Apr 185 min read
ADHD, Shame, and Christian Spirituality
ADHDers are predisposed to experiencing more shame! We are shame EXPERTS and most of us have gotten really good at it over the years.
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Marty Altman
Mar 216 min read
Saying No, Even When It Hurts
Am I A Jerk Or Do I Just Have Good Boundaries? Did you ever say “No” to someone for a justifiable, logical reason and then immediately...
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Marty Altman
Feb 275 min read
How To Apologize (And How NOT To)
A true, humble apology NEVER begins with "Sorry if..." Instead, we should say "I'm sorry that I..."
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Marty Altman
Feb 95 min read
ADHD: Dealing With Divorce
Say it ain’t so, Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires! This week, Jason Isbell filed for divorce from his fellow bandmate and wife, Amanda...
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Marty Altman
Jan 96 min read
My Partner Has ADHD
A Therapist With ADHD Answers Questions You Might Have If Your Partner Has Been Diagnosed With ADHD If you have learned that your partner...
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Marty Altman
Nov 8, 20235 min read
ADHD Help: INCUP: Passion
ADHD Help: Passion and Strong Emotion Lately I am learning much about myself and about ADHD (or VAST) as I examine my behavior. (Even us...
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Marty Altman
Nov 3, 20236 min read
ADHD Help - Managing Emotional Sensitivity
This one’s a vulnerable post, but you’ve been duly warned. I wanted to take at least one post and discuss the tendency for those of us...
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Marty Altman
Aug 28, 20235 min read
Anxiety and PTSD: When All the Sticks Look Like Snakes
When counselors and psychologists talk about anxiety that stems from a traumatic experience, it is common for us to use an example about...
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Marty Altman
Aug 11, 20235 min read
Should I Go To College?
I love working with young people who are beginning to set foot into the wide world of work and higher education. Whether they are...
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Marty Altman
Jul 13, 20234 min read
"Never Attribute To Malice What Can Be Attributed To Incompetence"
“Never attribute to malice what can be attributed to incompetence.” Don’t overthink it. Don’t take things personally. Two of the most...
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Marty Altman
Jun 29, 20234 min read
Anxiety, Creativity, ADHD, and John Cleese
n 1991, famed comedian John Cleese (Monty Python, Shrek, Clue, Harry Potter) gave a speech to entertainment industry managers on the...
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Marty Altman
Jun 9, 20235 min read
ADHD Counseling - What Is It And How Does It Work? | ADHD Atlanta
There are many types of therapy that can be helpful for people with ADHD available in Atlanta and in Georgia. No one particular type of...
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Marty Altman
May 30, 20234 min read
A Common Sense Strategy for Anxiety and ADHD | adhd counseling near me
“I’ll exercise tomorrow. My anxiety is just a little high today, that’s all. I probably need to exercise, but I’m not about to start any...
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Marty Altman
May 18, 20233 min read
Anxiety: Half Of My Heart's Got A Real Good Imagination
Did you ever hear someone say “Part of me feels scared, because…” or “Part of me really wants to go, but…” or “Right now, I feel like...
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Marty Altman
Apr 28, 20234 min read
A Cowboy Looks at 90: Life Advice From Willie Nelson
Happy 90th Birthday to Willie Nelson! Our society is very fortunate to have known his music from "Crazy" to "Leave You With A Smile",...
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Marty Altman
Apr 20, 20233 min read
Emotional Permanence - It's A Big Deal.
As a licensed professional counselor, I write a lot of blog posts about important concepts to understand for those of us with ADHD,...
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Marty Altman
Mar 21, 20234 min read
Anxiety and John Prine
Anxiety can become crippling. It can overwhelm us with worry and dread, leaving us little recourse against the threats we perceive all...
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Marty Altman
Mar 14, 20233 min read
Free To Create It!
Here’s some advice from a viral golden nugget that started circulating around 2019 or earlier. It’s entitled “Reminders for the...
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Marty Altman
Mar 6, 20234 min read
"I Will Always Love You": Welcoming Difficult Changes
It’s a well known piece of music history that Dolly Parton wrote her smash hit “I Will Always Love You” as a way of parting ways with her...
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