Relationships and ADHD

Relationships can be hard sometimes. It can be even harder if you have ADHD, and even more so if the person you are trying to relate to does not. (At least another person with ADHD has some understanding of what it’s like.) And that’s true whether you’re young or old, male or female, whether it’s […]

Eating for ADHD

Did you know that certain foods can either help your ADHD symptoms or make them worse? It’s true. What we put in our bodies, as well as what goes on in our bodies, affects our brains. Don’t believe me? Go have a few shots of tequila and then tell me your brain hasn’t been affected. […]

It’s Not What You Think

Attention Deficit Disorder has always been characterized as an inability to pay attention. Recent studies, however, have modified that view. As any ADDer could have told them, the researchers found out that it’s not so much about paying attention as it is about interest. If you’ve ever been on Facebook or Pinterest, you know that […]

5 Easy Ways to Add More Activity to Your Day

When I say “activity” I don’t mean making your day busier than it already is. I almost used the word “exercise” but that’s not really accurate either. In the last 6 months or so I’ve lost over 20 lbs. I got motivated to do something about my weight when I noticed that I was losing […]

What Can I Do for You?

Yesterday I asked you about the problems you have with ADHD and how you would like to receive help. I hope you take some time to let me know. Now I have another question: What can I do for you? Not another survey this time; please just post in the comments or email me. What […]

Losing Weight with ADHD

Recently Shelley from The House of Smiths wrote a post about how her ADHD affects her attempts at losing weight. Here’s what she said: I had my hormones tested, got my thyroid checked out, found out I had a very minor pituitary gland issue and was even diagnosed with ADD; one of the BIGGEST reasons […]