When Life Happens

First of all, my dad is OK. But sometimes, when you least expect it, life happens, and you suddenly have way more to deal with than usual. Last Wednesday, my dad was having trouble breathing. He’s almost 92, legally blind, and has a heart condition. So when breathing becomes difficult, it means that there is […]

Just a Little Peace

Every day, every single crazy chaotic day, you need a little peace in your life. Just a little peace. You know what your brain is like; there’s a lot going on in there, not to mention all around you. You most likely have people to take care of besides yourself, even if they are grown […]

Stop Focusing on the Deficit

When we think and talk about ADHD, we tend to focus on the deficit, and then we wonder why we have poor self esteem. You know that I’m always talking about saying good things about yourself and to yourself. And I remind you how the primitive part of your brain believes everything you tell it and […]

The Circus in Your Head

31 Day Challenge: Day 21 If you have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, I don’t have to tell you that a lack of order in your home isn’t the only problem. In fact, it might not even be your biggest problem. The clutter inside your head might be more important. Am I right? So how do […]

Attention Deficit Dis- Order

31 Day Challenge: Day 15 Since we are talking all things orderly this month, I thought that it would be appropriate to point out that October is ADHD Awareness month. (Yes I am taking advantage of the fact that the word order is part of disorder, but I can still make it relevant.) Now of […]

MSG and ADHD

If you’re as old as I am – highly unlikely 😉 – you might remember commercials for Accent on TV. It’s a “flavor enhancer”, a way to make food taste even better. It’s also MSG or monosodium glutamate. We all know what that is, right? MSG is a flavor enhancer, but it does not work […]