I Just Don’t Know – ADHD and Making a Decision

ADHD, decision

Making Decisions Do you have trouble making a decision? Is that a hard question? I ask because as I am writing this, I’m answering the question for myself. And the answer is: yes and no. Sometimes I can make a decision really quick – even really big ones. Other times, it can take me forever. […]

How Many People are Living in Your Head?

ADHD, judgement

Other People No, I don’t mean to imply that you’ve got actual other personalities in your head. That would be something altogether different than ADHD. And I don’t mean that you hear voices, like schizophrenics do. I guess what I do mean is that your head is always crowded with other people’s opinions and judgements […]

How to Be More Productive and Get the Important Stuff Done

List, ADHD, important, prioritize

I had quite a stressful July. There was a lot going on and I didn’t know what to do. Finally I decided to fall back on my reliable dump list and put together a to do list of everything. It took an entire sheet of paper! But then, I discovered the secret that made me […]

Your Secret ADHD Super Power and How to Use It

Did you know that you have a secret ADHD super power? And if so, do you know how to use it? There are Two Sides to ADHD When we have ADHD, we’re always thinking of the negative side of things: We can’t pay attention. We are forgetful. We can’t sit still. We can be hyper. […]

Clinical Trials for ADHD

Have you heard about clinical trials? A clinical trial is used to test a new drug, medical product or procedure, or simply a change in patient care in order to see if it is effective. Clinical trials may be conducted by research scientists, doctors, nurses, social workers, dietitians, and other healthcare workers. They may be […]

All I Wanted was a Recipe

Guess what? You can find this post in the spring 2018 edition of ADDitude Magazine! I’m SO excited! Have you ever started to do something simple, something that should only take a minute or so, only to have it consume hours of your time? Oh, and while it’s consuming your time, it’s also testing your […]