10 Signs You Need To Get Screened For ADHD

are typically more obvious in children because they haven’t yet learned how to navigate their daily lives with them. Over time, people who have undiagnosed ADHD can develop techniques known as ‘masking’ to function while coping with the condition’s symptoms. When combined with the fact that some issues caused by ADHD can resolve as you get older, it means you might not have all the symptoms that the disorder is known for. Additionally, women might present with different symptoms than men.

Some people might think that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) only affects children but nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, studies show that approximately 3% of the adult population is affected by the condition. Worse yet, that number typically represents those who have been officially diagnosed. The numbers could be much higher when you account for the adults who are living with the daily issues caused by ADHD. Fortunately, knowing the symptoms to look for can help you to identify if you need to be checked.

10 Common Signs Of ADHD

In Adults

1. You’re Easily Distracted

People with ADHD often have trouble focusing, which can affect how well they pay attention during conversations, how well they perform tasks, and whether or not they retain intricate details.

2. You Have Trouble With Relationships

ADHD can come with certain issues such as talking over others in a conversation, not paying attention to others, and getting bored easily. When in a relationship, these can be interpreted as a lack of interest.

Unless your partner can navigate these issues, your relationship might not last. These traits can also affect professional and platonic connections.

3. You Can’t Find Motivation

The lack of motivation can mean that you don’t start the tasks you need to. It’s even worse if the projects require hours of focus.

4. You’re Disorganized

When you have ADHD, it can be hard to prioritize your tasks in a logical way or keep track of what you’ve already done. This disorganization can affect how well you do your job or manage your personal goals.

5. You’re Plagued With Anxiety

Restlessness is a characteristic of ADHD. While some people experience fidgeting, others describe having an internal restlessness that gives them racing thoughts. In either case, it can be accompanied by anxiety.

6. Your Emotions Are All Over The Place Research shows that those with ADHD can have trouble managing seemingly small frustrations. This can result in rapid shifts in your moods throughout the day.

7. You Lose Track Of Time

Though you may have trouble focusing, you can also have the opposite issue when you have ADHD. Those with the condition may have the ability to pay attention to one task for a long time. Aptly called hyperfocus, the result is that you lose track of time and don’t accomplish the other things on your to-do list.

8. You Always Procrastinate

If you often ignore tasks that seem boring or put off the ones you don’t feel able to handle, you’ll find yourself procrastinating a lot. It doesn’t help that you’re likely to forget many things as well. The end result is poor time management.

9. You’re Impulsive ADHD can cause poor impulse control so you may interrupt others during conversations, rush through your assigned tasks, and do or say things without thinking of the consequences first.

10. You Have A Negative SelfImage

On top of dealing with all the above-mentioned symptoms, those with ADHD tend to be overly critical of themselves. When this happens, it’s hard to maintain a positive self-image.

Why The Symptoms Differ From Those In Children

The symptoms of ADHD

CFPB seeks rule on junk fees to put $9 billion back in consumers’ pockets...continued from

page 3 weren’t in their control, like in the case of surprise overdraft fees,” continued Chopra. “Many Americans believe these fees are just plain wrong.”

The proposed rulemaking is based on earlier CFPB research released last year that found that in only one year, 2020, credit card companies charged $12 billion in late fees alone. Card interest rates generate a separate revenue stream.

Why Black Americans Need To Pay Attention Studies show that Black children go undiagnosed regularly. When the research was done, it was found that while white children were being diagnosed at a rate of 11.5%, Black children were being diagnosed at a rate of 8.9%.

From as early as kindergarten, Black children were 70% less likely to be diagnosed than other ethnicities. Unfortunately, there is rarely any follow-up so these children are never re-assessed.

Without this diagnosis, the typical symptoms of ADHD are usually treated as disciplinary issues and this negatively affects the child’s overall education. While these symptoms can resolve over time, that’s not the case for everyone and quite a few adults struggle with ADHD. The good news is that it’s never too late to receive a diagnosis and start an effective treatment program. Some people will need medication to manage the condition but others can do well with the right coping mechanisms. ADHD can significantly disrupt your life when you aren’t given the tools to manage it. If you’re having any of the symptoms that are listed here, it’s essential for you to see a doctor as soon as possible.

Anthony Anderson Wants People to “Get Real About Diabetes”

Roker is a good friend of mine and he recommended his nutritionist to me. She helped me cut out unnecessary carbs and gave me an action plan to eat healthier and cleaner. To be active, I started biking. Almost everywhere I went, I either walked or biked.

I loved Manhattan, so biking around it was something I could enjoy while also being active,” Anderson adds.

It’s been over 20 years since Anthony Anderson was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

“I had all the classic symptoms, excessive thirst, constantly going to the bathroom, etc. At one point I drank an absurd amount of water over a couple hours and I knew there was something going on,” Anderson recalls. At the time, Anderson admits that he didn’t take the diagnosis as serious as he should have.

“I took the medicine my health care provider first prescribed, but I didn’t commit to eating healthy and being active like I needed to. I kept telling myself that ‘Everything is good in moderation,’ which was just an excuse to keep eating what I wanted,” Anderson shares.

Today, the “Law and Order” actor has a different attitude. For Anderson, diabetes awareness is important (not just because he has it), but because both of his parents were diagnosed with it. He also lost his father due to complications from the disease.

“That was really tough, especially knowing that if my dad had taken better care of himself, he might still be here,” the actor adds. “My dad just didn’t know what happens when you don’t take control of your diabetes. That was a real wakeup call for me. I didn’t want to just be a memory for my family, I wanted to be there. So, I vowed right then and there that things would be different, that I would get serious about managing my diabetes.”

Keeping true to this, the 52-year-old has partnered with Novo Nordisk to bring awareness and tools about the disease to those in need.

“We have a great campaign GetRealAboutDiabetes.com where people can go to the website and learn how to live with diabetes and not die from it,” he explains.

How Anderson manages his diabetes

To get his diabetes under control, Anderson began making lifestyle changes, which includes things like eating better and exercising.

“…I changed a lot. For me, I kind of needed a fresh start, to leave all my old ways behind. I had just moved to New York for a new gig and I decided, ‘Ok, this is it. It’s time for the new me.'” Anderson shares.

“I started with my diet. Al

Making these lifestyle changes and keeping up with his medications made a huge difference for the actor.

“I lost a bunch of weight. So much that I had to get a whole new wardrobe. I felt so much better, and the eating healthy and being active got easier over time. It all just became routine,” Anderson shares. “And my blood sugar level was under control, probably for the first time since I was diagnosed. For the first time, I really felt like, ‘I can do this.’ It wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be to change my lifestyle how I did.”

The link between heart disease and type 2 diabetes Anderson also hopes to bring awareness to the link between heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

“It’s some scary stuff! As if diabetes isn’t tough enough, you also have to worry about getting heart disease, which can lead to death way before you’re ready to go. I, for one, am not ready to go yet. I don’t want to be just a memory or a picture on the wall,” Anderson says. “I prioritize seeing my diabetes care team regularly, so they can keep an eye on my heart, and talk to

Other key findings from this report found that cardholders in majority-Black areas paid more in late fees for each card they held with major credit card issuers in 2019. People in areas with the lowest rates of economic mobility paid nearly $10 more in late fee charges per account compared to people in areas with the highest rates of economic mobility;

While acknowledging the Bureau’s earlier efforts to rein in high-cost overdraft fees, Nadine Chabrier, a Senior Policy Counsel with the Center for Responsible Lending says more must be done to protect consumers from other costly junk fees.

“These charges wreak havoc on household budgets,” said Chabrier. “We applaud President Biden for highlighting their harm… We are encouraged that the consumer bureau announced it will take additional steps, and we urge the bureau to place strong limits on the size and frequency of these fees.”

More support for eliminating these budget-busting fees came from Congresswoman Maxine Waters, the current Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, and its former Chair.

“I was pleased to hear President Biden call out junk fees by name, and double down on the Administration’s commitment to limit hidden fees and surcharges in a number of industries,” stated Waters on February 8, the day after the State of the Union Address. “[W]e have long helped lead the fight to shine a bright light on these types of harmful junk fees and have advanced legislation to ensure consumers are not nickel and dimed out of savings that could go towards buying a new home or starting a small business.”

“Thanks to the leadership of Director Chopra, the CFPB is helping to advance these efforts to put more money back into consumers’ pockets. I, and consumers across the country, can’t wait for this rule to be finalized as soon as possible”, Waters added.

Is your eye doctor violating the Contact Lens Rule?

By Colleen Tressler FTC, Division of Consumer and Business Education February 21, 2023

The FTC recently sent 24 cease and desist letters to eye doctors after getting reports they may have violated the Contact Lens Rule by ignoring important rights of patients. That includes the requirement that eye doctors must give you a copy of your contact lens prescription at the end of a lens fitting — whether you ask for it or not — at no extra charge. This means you don’t have to buy your lenses from your eye doctor and lets you use your prescription to comparison shop among contact lens sellers for the best deal.

What’s more, your eye doctor:

*should ask you to sign a confirmation that you got your prescription

*can’t make you pay for your prescription, although they may require you to pay for the contact lens examination and fitting fee or show proof of insurance, which is considered payment

*can’t say you have to buy contact lenses from them or tell you to sign a waiver or release in order to get your prescription them about what I can do.”

Advice for others

Although Anderson says “there’s no secret to managing diabetes”, he does offer some advice to others.

“One thing I would say is to not to wait. Get real now. I’ve learned that you’re either managing your diabetes, or it’s hurting you. That’s just how diabetes works. Find your motivation and run with it. Whether it’s being there for your family, the things you still want to accomplish in life, the places you want to go—focus on all those things and let them drive you,” Anderson says.”Changing what food you eat, consistently being active, and taking an injectable medicine may seem a bit daunting at first, but just give it a shot, pun intended. It all gets so much easier over time, as it all turns to habit. Believe me, if I can do it, you can, too.”

If you have any of the following diabetes symptoms, see your doctor about getting your blood sugar tested:

Urinate (pee) a lot, often at night

Are very thirsty

Lose weight without trying

Are very hungry

Have blurry vision

Have numb or tingling hands or feet

Feel very tired

Have very dry skin

Have sores that heal slowly

Have more infections than usual

Here’s how the process is supposed to work. If your eye doctor is willing to sell you lenses, that means your fitting is complete and you should get a copy of your prescription. Just know that a fitting may take more than one appointment and often involves a fee that’s separate from the eye exam charge.

If you think an eye doctor is violating the Contact Lens Rule, report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Watch and share this video about your eyewear prescription rights: For more information, see Buying Prescription Glasses or Contact Lenses: Your Rights.

This Little Light of Mine: The Legacy of Fannie

Lou Hamer

D.C.- based filmmaker streams documentary short about civil rights icon

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Director Robin N. Hamilton re-releases the documentary about an extraordinary woman who went from picking cotton at age 6 to becoming an indomitable civil rights leader. Capturing a snapshot in time from her historic speech at the Democratic National Convention in 1964, This Little Light of Mine: The Legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer packs power into 30 minutes.

Follow the story of an incredible civil rights icon, Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer. This Little Light of Mine: The Legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer reveals the power of the human spirit and proves that every voice matters.

This Little Light of Mine: The Legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer reveals the power of the human spirit.

Born one of 20 children on a cotton plantation in Ruleville, Mississippi, Hamer had no education beyond sixth grade. At 44, she was sterilized by a white doctor without her knowledge. That devastating abuse pushed her to join the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), which had actively begun voting registration drives in Mississippi.

During Freedom Summer of 1963, Mrs. Hamer was arrested with her group after a voter registration drive. She suffered a horrible beating in a Winona, Mississippi jail by southern officers, angered by her activism. Her testimony during the 1964 Democratic National Convention Credentials Committee recounted that beating, making national headlines – and played a part in charting the course of the Civil Rights Movement.

"Though her body was battered, her spirit didn't break. Mrs. Hamer was unwavering and unapologetic for demanding a basic human right every citizen deserves," says Hamilton. Now available to the public, the film streams throughout February and early March. Go to www.fannielou.com to watch.