Women and ADHD
I read an interesting article today about women and ADHD at Help 4 ADHD. Although most of it wasn’t news to me, I still found it worth sharing. Here is one of my favorite parts of the article: Some women seek treatment for AD/HD because their lives are out of control — their finances may […]
Winter Blues and ADHD
The winter solstice – the shortest day of the year – is about a week away. Shorter days mean darker days. Where I live – not too far from Chicago – it has been getting dark at about 4:30 each day. For a lot of us with Attention Deficit Disorder, the arrival of winter also […]
From My Heart
Dear Friends, The video below tells a story that comes from my heart. For a few days now, it has been on my mind to share it with you. I wanted you to hear it directly from me – my own voice – and originally intended to record it. At the last minute, I decided […]
Unplugged
Just wanted to post a quick update – my family is taking the first few days of December to unplug from tv and the Internet. See you Friday!
5 Foods to ADD to Your Diet
Low levels of dopamine have been linked to ADHD, depression, trouble focusing or concentrating, low energy, and even weight gain. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that helps your brain recognize sources of pleasure. Stress, lack of sleep, poor nutrition and even some medications can reduce the amount of dopamine in your body. The good news is […]
Are You Positive or Negative?
When it comes to your ADHD, are you a positive person or a negative one? Do you look at ADHD in terms of deficit and disorder or do you see a brighter side? I admit, I’m not always Suzy Sunshine in terms of disposition, but I don’t ever wish I didn’t have ADHD. I like […]