Take 2 for ADHD

We all lead frenzied lives, but sometimes, things seem to be in overdrive. You know what it’s like – when everything seems to hit the fan at once. Last weekend was one of those times for us. When the stress mounts and you seem to be attacked from all sides, it can make your ADHD […]

Eeewww, I’m Fat!

It’s true, I can’t deny it anymore. You can see it for yourself right here. Actually, if you choose to follow that link, what you’ll see (in addition to my girth) are a series of videos that Novartis Pharmaceuticals produced. Novartis makes Focalin XR, an ADD medication, and they made the videos to help people […]

It’s ADHD Awareness Week!

September 14-20, 2008 is ADHD Awareness Week. The week was designed to educate people about Attention Deficit Disorder and also to help organizations that work with ADDers. Many organizations, such as CHADD and ADDA are having special events this week, either online, in various regional locations, or both. In addition to added information, you may […]

Classic ADHD

Tomorrow my daughter and I leave for a short trip to Michigan. I’ve been avoiding the whole idea and reality of this trip for days now. Getting me to drive back to Michigan is like pulling teeth. Don’t misunderstand – it’s a beautiful state and I love and miss it – but I think the […]

Fix It and Forget It

Fix it and forget it usually refers to a casserole or crock pot recipe, but not here. People with Attention Deficit Disorder have a lot of trouble staying organized. We leave things out in the open, cause seeing them means we can’t lose them, but then we end up with so much stuff left out […]

Don’t Copy Me

Last night, at ADD Student, I wrote about giving advice that I don’t listen to myself. This morning, as I was getting ready for the day, I took a look at my to do list on my cool new iPod Touch. I had 14 things to do today. 14! Have I mentioned that people with […]