Getting Dressed with ADHD

Way too many years ago the Bangles had a song called “Manic Monday”. One of my favorite lyrics was: Got to be to work by nine And if I had an air-o-plane I still couldn’t make it on time ‘Cause it takes me so long Just to figure out what I’m gonna wear Boy, I […]

Spending and ADHD

The challenges that ADHD presents can be especially challenging when it comes to money. Not paying attention, being forgetful, lack of organizational skills – these can really impact your financial situation if you are the one in charge of the money. Depression or low self esteem can cause trouble when it comes to credit cards […]

The Allure of Shiny New Things

Certain people – women, people with ADHD, blonds to name a few – are sometimes said to be distracted by shiny objects. It’s a snarky implication that seems to indicate lower intelligence. We ADDers actually tend to be quite intelligent although the average person may not think so. Still, it’s true that we can be […]

De-Cluttering

Clutter is one of the biggest problems that we ADD Moms face. We have too much stuff and nowhere to put it. We’d like to get rid of some of it, but knowing where to begin is sometimes overwhelming. And often, we just plain have trouble letting things go. We might need it one day […]

Passion Flower

Did you know that Passion Flower in it’s herbal form can be used to treat many symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder? I have often used Passion Flower as a sleep aid. Not only does it help me fall asleep, it helps me stay asleep, which is my biggest problem. Passion Flower is also good for […]

Write It Down!

Yesterday I made an amazing dinner. It was just chicken enchiladas, but they were really good. In fact the whole dinner was good because of the additions that went with it. (Spanish rice and flavored Greek yogurt). My whole family decided that I should definitely make this meal again and when I do, I want […]