How Exercise Helps ADHD
Maybe you’re one of those people who hates to hear the word “exercise”. I know I used to be that way. Exercise, for a lot of people, is something they do or don’t do because it’s good for you. Kind of like going to the dentist and for those yearly exams. Of course there are […]
Do You Really Have ADHD?
Do you wonder sometimes if you really have ADHD? Or maybe you’re one of those people who went to the doctor and got a diagnosis, so you’re sure. (I did.) Sometimes it’s important to get that diagnosis. If you decide on medication for your ADHD, you have to be diagnosed first. And sometimes it just […]
Are You Hyper?
Several years ago, ADD or Attention Deficit Disorder was amended to ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Prior to that ADD and ADHD were two separate things. The reasoning behind this was that most people who have ADD are also hyperactive. I can hear you now – “Not me!”. I get it. I think the […]
Tuna with Olives – An Easy Summertime Pantry Meal
Pantry meals can come in handy any time of the year, especially if you have ADHD. It’s a good idea to always have a pantry meal or two on hand for those days when you suddenly realize it’s dinner time and you have nothing to cook or for when you just don’t feel like it. […]
You Are Not a Deficit or a Disorder
Having ADHD makes us feel bad about ourselves. We always seem to focus on the things we can’t do instead of the things we can. Instead of living in a tightly constricted box where everything is neat and orderly, we choose to live outside the box freely and with abandon. That is, we could if […]
Making and Keeping Appointments
I have a busy week this week. Today I had to take the dog to the vet, tomorrow I get my hair cut, and on Wednesday I get my teeth cleaned. Now you know how we ADDers are about appointments. Getting your teeth cleaned, for instance, is usually every 6 months. That means that you […]