Impulse and ADHD

ADDers are prone to impulsive behavior – acting without thinking. But being impulsive is more about behavior, it’s about thinking and judgement too. Have you ever said something impulsively and then wished you could take it back? I know I have. Never ask someone when they are due if you don’t know for a fact […]

Relationships and ADHD

Does your spouse, partner, significant other get you? Do they understand you in terms of your ADHD? Or are there problems in the relationship because of it? People without ADHD really have a hard time understanding those of us with ADHD. I guess that goes both ways; how well do we understand them? It can […]

That Exercise Thing

You know that exercise is good for your ADD brain as well as your body right? So how come you don’t do it more often? I know you’ve got lots of answers but the number one reason has to be because it’s boring. As ADDers, we crave excitement and variety. The local gym usually doesn’t […]

Start with Yourself

Something wrong? Something not working quite right? Things out of kilter? Start by looking at yourself. I learned this the hard way recently. I’ve been having those days (weeks) when I can’t seem to get anything done. I’m lucky if I even move all day. You know those days right? I was depressed and overwhelmed […]

You Need a Mom Cave

Recently HomeGoods put forth the idea that men have “man caves” – places they could go and relax – and that it was time that moms had a cave too. Here is the “official” definition: I happen to agree. Moms are pretty hardworking people; we really need a place to go and relax for a […]

Do You Look Your Best?

I have to say that sometimes these posts are meant more for me than for you. Or maybe what I really mean is that I recognize something in myself that needs some attention and I think maybe you do too. As I write this, I am wearing jeans and a t shirt, no make-up and […]