Why You Forget
The other day my son Andy came home from the gym and got the toaster out to make himself a protein shake. Yes, that’s right. The toaster. He was thinking of something else and reached into the cupboard, coming out with the first thing he found. Those of us with ADHD live a lot in […]
Structure and ADHD
Yesterday I wrote a post (and included a drawing :)) about my out of control life. I have to say, today was not a lot better. I am beginning to see through the fog, though, to figure out what’s going on and how to fix it. The word structure plays a big part. All of […]
ADHD and Relationships
As you probably know, both my husband Mark and I have Attention Deficit Disorder. We’ve been together for 32 years and married for 29. I think we have a great relationship. Whenever our ADHD caused us to do something that might have caused problems, it was easier for us to understand and forgive because we’ve […]
Feeding the Family with ADHD
The other day I told someone the story about the time I invited 10 people to Christmas dinner and realized around midnight on Christmas eve that I hadn’t been to the grocery store in about 2 weeks. No milk, no eggs, no bread – much less turkey and the trimmings. And let me tell you, […]
ADHD and Money
Do you have trouble managing your money, or is it just me? You know, I have a degree in business with a major in accounting, and I spent probably 10 years or so when I was younger working for a bank. Setting up a budget and managing a checking account ought to be a piece […]
Day Planner Simplified
One of the challenges that people with ADHD face revolves around time management and organization. We have appointments to keep and errands to run and things to do. And we have to remember it all, and remember it at the right time. You can spend $100 or more and buy a really cool day planner […]