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I Put Off Doing This Post But Here It Is
I’d been putting off patching my waders for months. Why? I thought it would be too hard and take too much time. And I wasn’t sure I could actually do it. That’s “pro-crastination“, and I am indeed a pro at … Continue reading
Just for Fun
enjoy doug Quote O the Day: “some days, you just don’t have it.”
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Distraction or ADHD? Huh??
A recent interesting article on distraction, link below: It specifies three types of distraction: external, intrusive thoughts, and wandering mind. Nice. I know I’m always distracted by thinking of the next forty-three things I must do. That’s why the lists … Continue reading
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OK, So I Was Wrong
ADHD Errors in 2023 At the end of the year, it’s useful to reflect on what we’ve learned. I’m reflecting on what ADHD things I was wrong about. Of course, I was wrong about a lot of other things, too, … Continue reading
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An ADHD Christmas
It’s one week until Christmas, and aren’t you glad you have all your shopping and wrapping done? Don’t you? Here’s the strategy, for next year anyway: Pretend that November is December, and get everything done by the end of November. … Continue reading
Gee, I Wish I’d Known –
I just learned after many years that Facebook often doesn’t share many posts and many people aren’t seeing them. Facebook shows a post to a small sample and if it doesn’t get enough likes, shares, or comments, that’s it. When … Continue reading
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A New ADHD Medication
Viloxazine (trade name Qelbree) is a new non-stimulant ADHD medication. It’s an anti-depressant, like atomoxetine (Straterra), which it will probably replace because it is more effective (it affects more neurotransmitters) and has a lower frequency of side effects. That’s all … Continue reading
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ADHD and Bipolar
“The percentage of people with bipolar disorder who also have ADHD is estimated to be between 10% and 20%. This means that about 1 in 10 people with bipolar disorder also have ADHD, and about 1 in 6 … Continue reading
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Memory. With ADHD?
This is a requested topic. I wish I remembered who requested it, but thank you. I love requests and comments. The two links below are excellent, and I have only a little to add. DSM V lists forgetfulness as one … Continue reading
The Chronology of ADHD
If you have ADHD you were born with the genes. Maybe for some people the genes are silent unless turned on by environmental factors, such as pollution or trauma for example. I think this is uncommon. Some ADHDers show signs … Continue reading
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Personal Notes on Living with ADHD
Getting my ADHD diagnosed at age 64 is one of the best things that ever happened to me. Suddenly so much of my life made sense. And I could learn about ADHD and develop strategies and start medication. I could … Continue reading
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Reduce ADHD Clutter
This is a photo of my desk. It may look like a mess to you, but not to me. You should’ve seen it before. This is my new desk organizer. I love it. Before, everything in there was on my … Continue reading
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ADHD and Some Other Stuff Tips O the Day: If you have ADHD or if you’re old, or if you’re old and have ADHD, never ever place your phone on the restaurant table. Just saying. I was to give a … Continue reading
ADHD and Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria
Sometimes you don’t see something that’s right in front of your eyes; at least I don’t. Rejection sensitivity dysphoria is a hot topic. It’s been found as another part of ADHD, like irritability (not in DSM, not part of the … Continue reading
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ADHD Beyond DSM
From an article by Thomas E Brown, PhD, a credible ADHD expert. He points out that the DSM does not cover all the aspects of ADHD. But it is not intended to. DSM sets of criteria are only designed to … Continue reading
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Persistence, Not Willpower, with ADHD
Persistence requires some willpower, which we ADHDers tend to be a little short on. (Hah!) But strategies help: committing, locking yourself in, small steps. And a dash of stubbornness helps too. It took me two years to write the book, … Continue reading
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ADHD Questions
Some questions I get: “If I talk to myself, does that mean I’m crazy?” Answer: I certainly hope not. I do it all the time. “ What is the long-term effect of stimulant medication on the brain?” Answer: It changes … Continue reading
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A New Treatment for ADHD, Finally
For years, research on ADHD has been only confirming things we already knew. Some new medications are on the market, mostly variations on the old ones so they can get a new patent. Meanwhile, we’ve had a shortage of stimulant … Continue reading
Five Truisms
These are not all 100% true, but your life will go better if you act as though they are. It will always take longer than you thought. Anything that can go wrong, will. If they didn’t ask for your advice, … Continue reading
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ADHD and Meditation? Really??
Stress and ADHD feed each other in a typical feedback loop. Meditation can reduce the stress and possibly help directly with ADHD symptoms. With ADHD, meditation is not easy. I practice a simple form. I sit comfortably, preferably quietly, and … Continue reading
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Word vs ADHD
Microsoft Word is a wonderful application and a royal pain in the neck. It has many tricks, both good and bad, many traps and many benefits. The learning curve for me has been very steep, and continues to be. I … Continue reading
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A Woodworker’s Approach to ADHD (mostly)
My wife said I should write about the most recent disaster, but no, I’m not going to describe the incident where I merely sat down on the sofa next to the bowl of popcorn and somehow it ‘exploded’ and the … Continue reading
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error correction
last post Cindy’s Comment it should read that diagnosis of ADHD should NOT take more than one or two sessions. I’ve tried to correct the post, but it didn’t work everywhere. doug
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A Comment from Cindy
This is a different perspective, helping people understand that maybe they don’t have ADHD. doug Doug,You nailed it. I’ve found others just can’t comprehend what it means unless they have ADHD as well. I’m kind of sick of friends saying … Continue reading
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Happy New Year, even with ADHD
Welcome to the new year, to you and to your ADHD, which certainly came along with you. If you can, read the NY Times opinion piece from Nicholas Kristof 12/31/2022: Summary: The world is in terrible shape. The world is … Continue reading
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A New Year with ADHD – What could go wrong?
There’s not a lot new from 2022, other than transcranial magnetic stimulation. This treatment is done by placing electrodes on the scalp. It takes treatments 5 times a week, for 4-8 weeks and is at least somewhat effective for ADHD. … Continue reading
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ADHD and the Holidays – A bad mix?
Happy holidays! Happy holidays???? Happy holidays! Arghhhhhhh!!!!! OK, are you clear now that it’s pretty normal not to enjoy the holidays, and probably more so with ADHD. It’s just all too much. There are so many blog posts on how … Continue reading
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Living with ADHD
I appreciate the great comments. They motivate me to keep posting. In case you missed it, I’m using Cindy’s comment for this post. Cindy Bahl says: November 8, 2022 at 8:22 pm (Edit) Doug,You nailed it. I’ve found others just can’t … Continue reading
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Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukah, etc. (even with ADHD)
Please don’t feel sorry for me, but I have had better days. I had my day pretty well organized for a change, but: I had to try to clear up a unauthorized charge on my credit card. Martha‘s laptop was … Continue reading
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ADHD Medicines – A Warning!
Warning: in this situation of Adderall shortage, some pharmacists are filling prescriptions with formulations of the medication other than that prescribed, and sometimes without notifying the doctor or the patient. The patient may begin to get new side effects or … Continue reading
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Understanding ADHD
You just have to experience it for yourself: 1. Marriage 2. Childbirth 3. ADHD Some people don’t believe ADHD exists. Some people think we can just try harder, or drink lots of cabbage juice, or watch where we put our … Continue reading
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An ADHD Melange
I hope you’re reading the comments; they are often better than the post. They make my day, inform me, and encourage me to keep posting. I love the comments. Observation O the Day: Some days just come unraveled. Conversation O … Continue reading
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Screwed Up Again
OK, I did it again and my wife says my excuse of not thinking and then apologizing is getting old. I scheduled something on top of something routine I’m supposed to do with her, and it was going to be … Continue reading
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Just Do a Little
I’m on the eighth draft of the new book, doing grammar and spell checking with Grammarly, the grammar and spell checking app. Tedious. Grammarly keeps wanting me to put commas in. I see no point in adding a comma unless … Continue reading
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ADHD and Clumsy
I’ve always been clumsy, uncoordinated. When I’m putting a clean dish up on the shelf, I often hit the edge of the dish on the shelf. It’s the same if I’m taking a dish off the shelf; I’ll hit … Continue reading
Weight Control? Control??
I have reached a goal!I’ve wanted to get my weight down to 166 pounds for years and only occasionally came close. Now, I got it.The trick of course, is to keep it off. Weight is easy to put on, very … Continue reading
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ADHD Doesn’t Stop
In case you’re wondering, yes, I do still have ADHD. Recent examples:I knocked the laptop off the table top. It didn’t break, but the plug for the adapter did. I needed to order a new adapter. When it came, it … Continue reading
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An Update
My friends – I hope you’re still my friends. I miss you. I gave up the blog, and poker, chess, and Spanish because I just didn’t have enough time and my life felt over pressured and out of control. And … Continue reading
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ADHD Key Points — ADHD Tip O the Day 1000
Just a few of the key ADHD points. There are so many, so many ways to make our lives better, so that we are managing our ADHD and it’s not in control.Sadly, this is my last post. I want to … Continue reading
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Decrease the Pressure – ADHD Tip O the Day 999
With my ADHD, I tend to feel pressured all the time. I don’t like that. I work to avoid that feeling. 1. Limit your to-do list to five items. 2. Cut everything into small steps. 3. Spread your tasks out. … Continue reading
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More ADHD Research and Etc.— ADHD Tip O the Day 998
On ADHD and relationships, medications, comorbidity, statistics, and etc.: My wife said I should post about the most recent disaster, but no, I’m not going to describe the incident where I merely sat down on the sofa next to the … Continue reading
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Combinations and ADHD Symptoms — ADHD Tip O the Day 997
I’ve been “putting off” doing this post for years now because it’s confusing to me. But it’s time, now or never. Ever wonder why we ADHDers look so much alike?-Procrastination, distraction, impulsive, etc, but also we can look so different. … Continue reading
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Taking It Easy? — ADHD Tip O the Day 996
An ADHD Strategy: When you need to get something done but can’t dig up the energy, see if you can find an easy way out. Here’s a bunch of quotes for today. “Your first step is just that: the first … Continue reading
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Pain and ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 995
We ADHDers tend to be hypersensitive. For example, to certain noises, to feelings of rejection, etc. So it makes sense that we might be hypersensitive to pain. I just wasn’t aware of this before. But I have had struggles with … Continue reading
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Marriage/relationships and ADHD follow up — ADHD Tip O the Day 994
Relationships are very complicated, especially if someone has ADHD I love pens. I have a lot of pens. My wife says I hoard pens. She says I should go through all of my pens and throw away the ones that … Continue reading
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New Year’s Resolutions — ADHD Tip O the Day 993
Belated Happy New Year to each of you (happy in spite of our ADHD). I don’t like making resolutions; they just set me up for disappointment and shame. But this year I made some: Lose weight (right, sure) and this … Continue reading
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An Important ADHD Strategy — ADHD Tip O the Day 992
Small steps explained ( I don’t think the recent review was adequate) We have A Project to do. We feel overwhelmed, not up to it, defeated before we start, and we procrastinate. The strategy is Small Steps. Break the … Continue reading
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Three Most Important ADHD Principles —ADHD Tip O the Day 991
New Year: time for a brief review Three most important ADHD Principles: Identify a Problem, devise a strategy, make it a habit. 2. Small steps. 3. Do it now, do it right, do the hard part first. (After … Continue reading
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Constructive Arguing— ADHD Tip O Day 990
Constructive Arguing: Arguments are a normal and unavoidable part of almost all marriages (intimate relationships). The trick is to make them productive instead of destructive, and to have them not too often nor too intensively, and to get over them … Continue reading
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Marriage- Part Three — ADHD Tip O the Day 988
With ADHD , everything is much harder, especially relationships. We disappoint, forget, let down. We get preoccupied, don’t finish, don’t get started. We blurt out, do and say socially inappropriate things. We run into things, knock things over, drop things. … Continue reading
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Adult ADHD Revisited — ADHD Tip O the Day 987
A break from the relationship posts, but more to come. The Am. Psychiatric Assoc. is revising the DSM V, including the criteria for diagnosing ADHD. Many changes are recommended. The current criteria were written for children and tweaked to apply … Continue reading
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Marriage/Relationships? Part Two— ADHD Tip O the Day 986
Marriage part two Throughout this series, I use “marriage” “to stand for “marriage and/or relationships.” I understand that marriage is becoming increasingly rare. ADHD and marriage: Marriage is hard. With ADHD it’s much harder, especially for the non ADHD partner. … Continue reading
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Marriage and Other Strange Relationships, Part 1 — ADHD Tip O the Day 985
Relationships are so complicated, even without ADHD, that this will take two or more posts. And with ADHD – Whew!! We marry with expectations of what our marriage will be like. Generally, we expect our marriage to either be like … Continue reading
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How to Be Happy — ADHD Tip O the Day 983
It can be hard to be happy, especially these days, and harder with ADHD. But- Affirmations: Every morning, state, “I choose to be happy today.” Learn to cope with your ADHD. Minimize contact with toxic people. Help someone else. Get … Continue reading
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How to Make Decisions — ADHD Tip O the Day 982
With ADHD we have trouble making choices and decisions. Do I really need to make this decision? Does it matter?- is it worth the the time and effort? Does it have to be me? Gather data List pros and cons … Continue reading
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Many ADHD Links, Many Choices — ADHD Tip O the 981
We ADHD ers have difficulty making choices. I’ve collected too many links, so I’m going to dump them now. You pick and choose. It’s up to you now. Doug Links: Outgrow ADHD? Ages and stages of ADHD … Continue reading
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Non Stimulant ADHD Meds — ADHD Tip O the Day 980
While stimulants are the first choice of medication used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), there are many non-stimulant medications that may be used. Statistically, stimulants are more effective, 85 % of ADHD ers. Straterra (atomoxetine), has the best response rate of the … Continue reading
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“New” ADHD Science — ADHD Tip O the Day 979
ADHD research continues. That’s good. There’s actually not much that’s very new, but: The new DSM V Tr is due out March 2022. I’ll try to find out what it will change about ADHD diagnosis, but that’s probably not available … Continue reading
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What to do about my forgetfulness and absentmindfullness? — ADHD Tip O the Day 975
Answering this question about ADHD: This is an example of accepting that you can’t change something, but you can make strategies to help you cope with it. (But medication might help somewhat.) 1. Write everything down on a card, folded … Continue reading
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Frustrated and Overwhelmed — ADHD Tip O the Day 974
A couple of weeks ago, I just gave up, just for the week. I didn’t post, and lots of other things I let go. Some weeks are like that with ADHD, although fortunately, it’s usually just a day, not a … Continue reading
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Procrastinating or Pushing Ahead? — ADHD Tip O the Day 971
Overwhelmed is common with ADHD but strategies can help. The same is true for procrastination. I took on the task of clearing the trash in our stretch of the Santa Fe “river“ (even calling it a creek is an exaggeration … Continue reading
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Truths About ADHD Medications — ADHD Tip O the Day 970
There are many misconceptions about ADHD medications. The two classes of ADHD meds are the stimulants and the others. The following truths primarily apply to the stimulants: methylphenidate – Ritalin, et al, and amphetamine – Adderall, et al. 70% of … Continue reading
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ADHD and ODD, REVISED— ADHD Tip O the Day 969.1
Morwen made an excellent comment on my original ODD post which leads me to revise the post and also add new links: Hello Doug, I feel as though the information you presented above lacks critical engagement with diagnosis or disorder. … Continue reading
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The Giant ADHD Flywheel and More — ADHD Tip O the Day 968
With my ADHD, I’m driven. The pressure is constant. Here is a viewpoint from Creatieve. I love your comments. Creatieve Creaties says: July 19, 2021 at 11:42 pm I definitely recognise myself in the “not being able to keep the house … Continue reading
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Self Abuse Makes ADHD Worse — ADHD Tip O the Day 967
(Not that kind) With ADHD, we have many opportunities to feel shame. And we often contribute to that be being harshly critical of ourselves. And we often were subjected to shaming criticism as we were growing up (and after), so … Continue reading
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Women and ADHD part two — ADHD Tip O the Day 966
In reply to Denise Dion’s comment:. denise – the ADHD symptoms of the inattentive type, which most ADHD women have, are the same as in men but without the hyperactivity, distractability, procrastinating, for sure. And probably without the impulsivity, blurting out, … Continue reading
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ADHD Handwriting — ADHD Tip O the Day 965
It’s called dysgraphia, another ADHD comorbidity. This might be related to dyscoordination (basal ganglia, cerebellum), being in a hurry, and trying to get a flood of ideas down on paper before we lose them. My handwriting caused me lots of … Continue reading
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Demons and ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 963
Demons are worse for ADHDers. This explains a lot. You don’t believe in demons? Really?!?! How about this: If you fly fish, how about when you lay your fly rod aside for a minute and turn your back … Continue reading
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Breaks and ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 962
Everyone needs breaks, probably more so with ADHD, but they can be difficult. Breaks throughout the day, week, and year can be very beneficial, even necessary. That’s why we have vacations, and why it’s best not to work during them. … Continue reading
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Ten Cynical Aphorisms O the Day — ADHD Tip O the Day 960
It’s not just about ADHD. Over the years, I have learned these things, often the hard way: 1. Anything involving humans will eventually get screwed up.2. If you don’t know why a person, institution, or country did something, your best … Continue reading
ADHD and Time – ADHD Tip O the Day 959
If you have ADHD, time is a booger. We underestimate how long a task will take. It always takes longer. And if its fixing or maintenance, it’ll take at least two trips to the hardware store. Strategy: Estimate the time … Continue reading
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FAQ about ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 958
I get many AHD questions from various web sites. Here are some answers (ie my opinions) with links. What can cure ADHD? – Only God. Does ADHD get worse with aging? – No, age just adds more problems. Am I … Continue reading
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Some Links For ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 956
These are some good ADHD links for you and that’s about it for today. I’m taking a break. And I plan to do the next post on breaks (“I plan–“). Enjoy. doug Links: ADHD Brain Differences ADHD Brain (download) Shame … Continue reading
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Keep It Short — ADHD Tip O the Day 955
My astute wife said the last ADHD post was too long. So this one will be short. Strategy O the Day: Listen to your wife. doug Links: ADHD and Relationships ADHD and Relationships more Webinars Quotes O the Day: “The … Continue reading
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Assumptions, Premises, and Illusions — ADHD Tip O the Day 954
Now for something different This will be a philosophical discussion today, not limited to ADHD. (Had you assumed there would be a Poem O the Day? Sorry to disappoint you. I hope you’re not heart broken. ) General Strategy O … Continue reading
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Supplements and Diet for ADHD —ADHD Tip O the Day 953
The research findings have not changed. 1. The only supplement shown to be helpful for ADHD is omega-3 fatty acid (Fish Oil). Zinc and magnesium are somewhat suggested? 2. Nearly half of American adults are deficient in vitamin D, which … Continue reading
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ADHD and Estrogen — ADHD Tip O the Day 952
ADHD is Different for Women Two contributors brought this up and it was a new area for me. Thank you to Susan and Eva. You can see their comments on Post 950. I knew that typically, girls have Inattentive type … Continue reading
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Five Things You Will Never Do With ADHD— ADHD Tip O the Day 951
You will never: Catch up. Finish your to do list. Change the mind of an ADHD denier. Keep things uncluttered. Remember something you didn’t write down. Sorry, that’s just the way it is. Devise strategies, do the best you can, … Continue reading
Parenting — ADHD Tip O the Day 950
Being a parent is not easy. Parenting generally is difficult and stressful, but it can also be extremely pleasant and rewarding. As they say, they grow up very fast. Look for every opportunity to spend quality time with your children … Continue reading
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I’m Very Doubtful — ADHD Tip O the Day 949
Technically, adult onset ADHD isn’t possible, because it’s a neuro developmental disorder, meaning we’re born with it (or at least something interferes with the development of the nervous system early in life). The DSM requires symptoms to be present before … Continue reading
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ADHD Medications — ADHD Tips O the Day 948
This article is so good I’m offering it as the ADHD Tip O the Day ADHD Medications Hope you’ll read and enjoy it. doug Poem O the Day: The Mail Back in the day, when I was working, in … Continue reading
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ADHD Excuses — ADHD Tip O the Day 947
We ADHDers are hard to live with. We cause a lot of frustration. A comment from T: “I would love for you to address the issue with people with ADHD trying to justify behavior that is driven by the ADHD … Continue reading
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I’m Also Doubtful About — ADHD Tip O the Day 946
John Rosemond — writes syndicated newspaper columns and books on parenting. His style is about using the power differential to control children and seems out of the 40’s and maybe a little sadistic at times. He recently had a column … Continue reading
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A Change in Plans— ADHD Tip O the Day 945
I had today’s blog ready to post, well almost. It’s great to stay ahead. Then I got these two inputs and I have to share them with you. The link needs to be read slowly and with thoughtfulness (With ADHD?-well, … Continue reading
I’m Doubtful About— ADHD Tip O the Day 944
I am doubtful About: OPC is being touted as “Miracle Antioxidents.” That alone should raise your suspicions. The supplements contain bilberry, grape seed, red wine, pine bark extract, citrus extract, and flavonoids. Hmmm. I haven’t seen scientific studies supporting this … Continue reading
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How to Respond to “I don’t believe in ADHD” — ADHD Tip O the Day 943
Many people ask how to deal with “I don’t believe in ADHD”, or with similar comments (“We all have some of that.” or “That’s just an excuse for laziness.” etc etc). How to respond? Appropriate possible responses, choose one.1. … Continue reading
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Miscellaneous ADHD Stuff — ADHD Tip O the Day 942.1
I keep forgetting to mention these underrecognized helps: 1 . Lavender oil – for anxiety. Put two drops on the inside of your wrist and sniff it occasionally. Works for about 25% of people. No side effects. Also put two … Continue reading
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Five Most Important ADHD Tips — ADHD Tip O the Day 941
With ADHD we’re not good at prioritizing or making choices or keeping list short, but here’s some of the most important tips/tools/strategies to help you make your life better: 1. Small steps – Don’t try to write the essay, try … Continue reading
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Failing with ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 940.1
“I am a failure.” What a terrible thing to say about yourself. I often read posts from mothers who say they’re failing, that they must be a bad mother. Often that means they can’t get their child to do what … Continue reading
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An Old ADHD Principle — ADHD Tip O the Day 939
For every problem, there’s a solution. The trick is to recognize that it’s a problem in the first place. Problem: At night I put my glasses and my iphone (with the alarm set) on the bedside table and turn out … Continue reading
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Venting — ADHD Tip O the Day 938
It’s good for us to vent and get things off our chest occasionally. This works best of course if we have an audience. Thank you for being my audience today. 2. Word has decided to revolt and take control. It … Continue reading
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Simplistic Oversimplified Simple Version of the Whole Dadgum Thing — ADHD Tip O the Day 937.5
We’ve been reviewing the science of ADHD, so to start the New Year (it’s gotta be better), here’s a summary of the neurobiology (as I understand it). (If this is old stuff to you, please just scroll down to … Continue reading
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Update on ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 936.1
A good way to start the new year will be to update your knowledge of ADHD. A key strategy for managing our lives with ADHD is to educate ourselves. We can each become an ADHD expert and without too much … Continue reading
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Update on ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 936
A good way to start the new year will be to update your knowledge of ADHD. A key strategy for managing our lives with ADHD is to educate ourselves. We can each become an ADHD expert and without too much … Continue reading
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Overindulge? With ADHD? — ADHD Tip O the Day 935
With ADHD, we are at risk. I hope you don’t overindulge over the holidays. All you need to do is use your willpower, self-control, and judgment. Assuming you have some. Not all of us do. My wife makes wonderful cookies. … Continue reading
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An ADHD Christmas, et al — ADHD Tip O the Day 934
‘Tis the season to be jollyFa La La La La etc. etc. Bah! Humbug. Even with ADHD? The holiday season is very stressful for many if not most people (family? shopping?), but more so for us. We’re supposed to be … Continue reading
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An ADHD Christmas, et al — ADHD Tip O the Day 934.1
‘Tis the season to be jollyFa La La La La etc. etc. Bah! Humbug. Even with ADHD? The holiday season is very stressful for many if not most people (family? shopping?), but more so for us. We’re supposed to be … Continue reading
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“Science Says —” ADHD Tip O the Day 933
“Science says–.” What does that even mean? That means that there have been more than one or two studies supporting this hypothesis and the original findings have been replicated by other scientists in other places. The studies have been reviewed … Continue reading
“Science Says —” ADHD Tip O the Day 933.1
“Science says–.” What does that even mean? That means that there have been more than one or two studies supporting this hypothesis and the original findings have been replicated by other scientists in other places. The studies have been reviewed … Continue reading
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Stress and ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 932.5
Stress and ADHD go together- a lot. With our ADHD, we experience a lot of stress. Stress is damaging to our brains, our functioning and productivity, and our souls. When it interferes with our functioning, it creates more stress, a … Continue reading
Stress and ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 932
Stress and ADHD go together. With our ADHD, we experience a lot of stress. Stress is damaging to our brains, our functioning and productivity, and our souls. When it interferes with our functioning, it creates more stress, a damaging feedback … Continue reading
ADHD Clumsiness? — ADHD Tip O the Day 931
Are you clumsy? I am. We have ADHD. Did you know that clumsy is a part of ADHD, even if it’s not in the criteria for diagnosis? It’s not a criteria because the criteria are chosen to distinguish a diagnosis … Continue reading
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ADHD Clumsiness — ADHD Tip O the Day 931
Are you clumsy? I am. We have ADHD. Did you know that clumsy is a part of ADHD, even if it’s not in the criteria for diagnosis? It’s not a criteria because the criteria are chosen to distinguish a diagnosis … Continue reading
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ADHD Brain Net Works — ADHD Tip O the Day 930
Our ADHD Brains Are Different Networks connect Regions which function using Neurotransmitters. Because we ADHDer have problems in the neworks, downstream our regions are deficient in the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine. The stimulant medications work to correct and normalize this. … Continue reading
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ADHD Hypersensitivity — ADHD Tip O the Day 929
The post on rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD) lead to the post on emotional hypersensitivity but we ADHDers are hypersensitive to many things, not just emotions. I’m hypersensitive to noise in general, and certain noises in particular. Certain smells. Even my … Continue reading
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Science and ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 928
If you know all about the bell shaped curve, please scroll down to ADHD and the Curve. Many phenomena and most human attributes follow a bell shaped curve distribution. Height, for example. If you have a room of a hundred … Continue reading
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ADHD Emotions Number Whatever — ADHD Tip O the Day 927
Hypersensitivity is not included in the criteria for diagnosing ADHD, but it is a common feature. So are irritability and rejection sensitivity dyphoria, which could just be part of hypersensitivity. These three things aren’t included in the DSM diagnostic criteria, … Continue reading
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ADHD and Science part one— ADHD Tip O the Day 926
There’s a big anti-science movement today, with some people being born knowing all there is to know and not having to study or learn like the rest of us. I’m still a fan of science, as opposed to ignorance, conspiracy … Continue reading
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More on ADHD Emotions — ADHD Tip O the Day 925
With ADHD, we have so many frustrations, disappointments, failures, and negative interactions that it’s no wonder we have a lot of episodes of feeling down. And then there’s RSD too. But there are strategies for dealing with feeling down. Rachel … Continue reading
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Side Effects? — ADHD Tip O the Day 924
A conversation I often had about any medicine, including for ADHD “What are the side effects of that medicine, Doc?” “That’s the wrong question.” “What do you mean?” “You want to know what are the possible side effects and what … Continue reading
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ADHD and Emotions — ADHD Tip O the Day 921
There is some interesting new research on emotions in ADHD. I plan to do a series on the topic, interspersed with other subjects. Spoiler Alert: It’s possible this will a little disorganized. You think? Definitions:(excerpts from … Continue reading
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James Clear on Habits – ADHD Tip O the Day 920
James Clear’s excellent book, Atomic Habits, covers the same material I’ve been writing about for years; how you can make good habits and get rid of bad ones. However, since his focus is solely on habits and mine just includes … Continue reading
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Why Use Strategies and Habits for ADHD? — ADHD Tip O the Day 919
Insights on living with ADHD: I finished another retreat and again gained some insights, some of which I’ll share with you. The purpose of the ADHD strategies and the habits is to make your life easier, to decrease pressure and … Continue reading
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Marijuana and ADHD? — ADHD Tip O the Day 918
Does Marijauna help with ADHD? I recently answered this question about marijuana (weed, pot) on another website. My answer stimulated a lot of controversy. My answer began, “I don’t recommend marijuana. “ Apparently some people took this as my being … Continue reading
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ADHD and Changing — Tip O the Day 916
Puryear’s Principles of Human Behavior #1 After we struggle and struggle with a problem and finally find some effective way to cope with it, the next thing we do is stop doing it. Maybe one of the reasons is that … Continue reading
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ADHD Changes — ADHD Tip O the Day 913
Puryear’s Principles of Human Nature – Number One: “If we struggle and struggle with a problem, and we finally find a solution that works, the next thing we do is to stop using it.” One of my favorite strategies is … Continue reading
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Does ADHD Medication Help With —? — ADHD Tip O the Day 909
ADHD Medication Helps with Focus, Motivation, Inertia The medication can be a miracle for some, but it doesn’t seem to help with: irritability losing things memory patience time management sleep Too bad; sorry. But what it does help with … Continue reading
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The Brake and the Accelerator — ADHD Tip O the Day 908
A Little ADHD Science: We have one amygdala deep in each side of the brain, a small group of nerve cells very involved with emotions. The frontal lobe is a whole section of the brain, guess where? Basically, the amygdala … Continue reading
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Clumsy with ADHD? — ADHD Tip O the Day 907
If ADHD is related to abnormalities of the basal ganglia and the cerebellum, and the circuits connecting them, then what would you expect? Clumsy. I pull a cereal bowl off the third shelf and on the way down manage to … Continue reading
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The ADHD Brain — ADHD Tip O the Day 906
An Excellent Article from Dr. Nigg on the ADHD Brain (link is below) The new focus is on networks, not just the neurotransmitters on which they work. The networks link different discrete areas of the brain. I suspect there may … Continue reading
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Report on My Retreat —ADHD Tip O the Day 904
I finished my five day spiritual retreat, a success. I got off track some on day five, next time I’ll do four days. It wasn’t as difficult as I’d expected. I had a little struggle about how to use my … Continue reading
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Living with ADHD and Corona Virus — ADHD Tip O the Day 903
ADHD and Corona Virus, wouldn’t either one be enough? I hope you are safe and well and finding some way to make use of this strange time. Although we’re all waiting for things to return to normal, I fear that … Continue reading
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Organize? With ADHD? — ADHD Tip O the Day 902
One of my long-term goals is to get organized. After sixty years or so I have to admit it is either: 1. Hopeless or 2. … Continue reading
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Living with ADHD and the Virus: Frustrating — ADHD Tip O the Day 900
ADHD causes many frustrations, and also makes it harder to cope with frustration. It’s a booger. These last few days have been frustrating, and it’s not getting any better. Of course, the main issue is this virus situation, with diminished … Continue reading
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Genes and ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 899
New ADHD Research This study is over my head, but I’m trying to summarize it as best I can. For the many of you more astute than me, the link for the whole study is below. A new very large … Continue reading
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ADHD and Legs — ADHD Tip O the Day 898
Continuing with Sleep, Science, and ADHD: As if we didn’t have enough problems, we ADHDers often have leg problems. These include restless legs syndrome (RLS), paroxysmal abnormal leg movements (PALM, aka ‘the jerks’) and leg cramps. The book says these … Continue reading
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More ADHD Science —ADHD Tip O the Day 897
We’re all tired of the virus thing. I just ask that you pay attention to the scientific experts, especially those willing to admit they don’t really know, and ignore the blathering and BS. Here’s more ADHD science: 1. Sleep problems … Continue reading
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Virus, Science, and ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 896
Virus, virus, virus and ADHD What else is there to talk about? We are blessed with leadership from someone who was born with innate understanding of science so that, despite his being apparently illiterate, he knows more about scientific things … Continue reading
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Virus and ADHD, Science, and a Brilliant New Insight — ADHD Tip O the Day 895
The virus and ADHD It would be strange not to write about the virus today, but I think I mostly said it last time. How could I connect the virus with the topic of ADHD? Well, maybe. We’re under semi … Continue reading
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Sleep and ADHD, and Now, the Virus — ADHD Tip O the Day 894
Virus I meant this post to be solely about sleep and ADHD. After all, what does the virus have to do with ADHD? Well, not much, except we’re impulsive and impatient, and prone to take risks. So, wash your hands … Continue reading
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Changes. ADHD in Transition — ADHD Tip O The Day 893
I thought that once I retired, life would get easier. Hah! “There’s been a change in the weather and a change in the sea From now on, there’ll be a change in me. My walk will be different, my talk … Continue reading
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Too Busy? — ADHD Tip O the Day 892
With ADHD, I’m Always “Too Busy” Since I retired, I figured I wouldn’t feel too busy all the time anymore. Wrong. I suddenly had a brilliant insight. Maybe if I didn’t try to do so many things all the time, … Continue reading
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“It Just Got Away From Me” — ADHD Tip O the Day 891
ADHD is a booger Mon 2/17/2020 11:36 AM What I’m about to tell you is true. This is the way it really happened. You can’t make this stuff up. We were to leave for our trip on Thursday. We’d spend … Continue reading
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Pause — ADHD Tip O the Day 889
Pause – a help with ADHD Pause is a simple strategy I’m trying to turn into a habit. I haven’t figured out what rule to make yet. But the strategy is just to pause several times a day, or even … Continue reading
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Ramblings and Ruminations — ADHD Tip O the Day 886
Life with ADHD I wanted to be sure that the tube was the right length, so I measured it carefully before I cut it. It looked too short. I measured it again to be sure; it was correct, so I … Continue reading
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Frustrated— ADHD Tip O the Day 885
ADHD is a Natural Recipe for Frustration Yesterday I fixed my iPhone, got the library book for Martha she’s been waiting for, learned a little bit of guitar, and lost almost two pounds. I “should’ve” been happy. But – OK, … Continue reading
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Natural Treatments for ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 884
Treat ADHD without medicines? I’ve done several posts on this. I use supplements and Daytrana and strive for a healthy life style, a good idea for everyone. But I do believe the healthy things do specifically help with ADHD : … Continue reading
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Happy New Year Even with ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 883
I hope you have had a good 2019 and that 2020 will be even better for you. It will as you learn new ADHD strategies and improve your coping. One of the problems we ADHD folk struggle with is time. … Continue reading
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An ADHD Christmas — ADHD Tip O the Day 882
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and a blessed whatever. Since Christmas, and everything else, sneaks up on me – “Wait! That can’t be this week can it?” But this year i was on top of it. i ordered my wife’s … Continue reading
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The Scientific Method and ADHD Research — ADHD Tip O the Day 881
Statistics can be confusing. This is from a report on research showing that exposure to antibiotics early in childhood did not lead to ADHD (although there is a “but” at the end.): “Risk of developing ADHD was estimated using Cox … Continue reading
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The Scientific Method — ADHD Tip O the Day 880
If you’re very familiar with the scientific method, skip down to part two. Many of us are interested in research on ADHD. It’s important to understand what’s going on. Part One: The Scientific Method 1. A researcher states a hypothesis, … Continue reading
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Too Busy with ADHD — Tip O the Day 879
Why Am I “Too Busy?” Ram is on a roll; this comes from comments and discussion: Too Busy, part one: With ADHD – 1. It’s hard to set priorities. 2. I want to do it all. 3. I set good … Continue reading
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Ram’s Comment —ADHD Tip O the Day 878
Ram makes good comments, and this one raises issues about structure and routine, skimming instead of reading, and our ADHD difficulty of picking one thing. Great post! I laughed out loud at your “skimming” comment. I did read your whole … Continue reading
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ADHD Research — ADHD Tip O the Day 877
There is new ADHD research, but nothing that new. The stimulants sometimes cause insomnia. (This can usually be fixed by changing dose, schedule, or medication. I need to get my Daytrana patch off by 5:10 PM and I usually … Continue reading
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Structure, Schedule – The Secret to ADHD?— ADHD Tip O the Day 876
Flopping around with ADHD Retired. Again. Haven’t found my groove yet. Too busy. Writing two books, one on ADHD, Living Well with ADHD, and a novel, Alma Means Soul, both about ready to publish, which I dread; Create Space has … Continue reading
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A New Use for Index Cards — ADHD Tip O the Day 875
Index Cards and Manila Folders (and smartphones?) God’s Gifts to ADHDers I keep the stack of index cards on my desktop just to the right of center, where I can’t miss it. Each one has a “Saying O the Day” … Continue reading
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Ram’s Saga-Writing with ADHD — ADHD Tip o the Day 874
I asked for volunteers to write posts for the ADHD blog and Ram stepped up. This started a journey with a long period of correspondence, some of which is lost, which looks like the makings of a novel. I’ve recreated … Continue reading
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Ram’s Mindball Post — ADHD Tip O the Day 873
This Post Is Gift From Ram on One Aspect of ADHD Last Spring I took a trip to Portugal to visit my family. While we were there, one of my sisters (a pharmacist with a college degree and a deep … Continue reading
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ADHD Strikes Again! — ADHD Tip O the Day 872
ADHD continues its devious works to screw up our lives. You all know my friend Tom, who missed three straight appointments with me? The good news is that this stimulated him to look at how he was managing his calendar … Continue reading
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Distracted, Derailed, Off the Track — ADHD Tip O the Day 871
Distractable = ADHD I’ve been working on a revision of the 365 Tips O the Day book and I got about 65% finished on the final draft, number 11. When it’s done I can publish it. Well, writing is the … Continue reading
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Missed Appoinments – – – ADHD Tip O the Day 870
My ADHD friend (still) Tom and his missed appointments: Tue 9/10/2019 12:07 PM Doug, I am mad at myself and embarrassed at missing breakfast with you this morning. Going back over this morning and when this happened last … Continue reading
A Day with ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 869
What is a typical day with ADHD like? Here’s an example of how I spend my time: Trying to find my glasses: 20 minutes Trying to find my i phone, twice: 45 minutes Trying to find the thing that was … Continue reading
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Vitamin D for ADHD? — ADHD Tip O the Day 866
From the National Institutes of Health: “The diagnosis of vitamin D deficiency was significantly greater in children with ADHD compared with the control group ( P < 0.05). Children with ADHD had significantly ( P = 0.0009) lower values of … Continue reading
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Defective — ADHD Tip O the Day 863
Who’s defective??! My patient sat with her head down, looking morose. I asked her why. “I’m defective,” she answered.” Just defective.” “What do you mean?” “Well, I have anxiety disorder and phobias. I’m just defective. I tried reassurance. “You’re not … Continue reading
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Dinos On ADHD and Technology part 2 — ADHD Tip O the Day 862
Dinos is a high tech person. I’m not. He’s contributing some good tips. “A Smart Home Makes A Smarter You Have you ever found yourself doing something like cooking or washing dishes and wish you could tell somebody something like, … Continue reading
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Using Technology To Outsmart ADHD —ADHD Tip O the Day 860
Dinos has helped me with technology before, one of my many weak spots. He has generously agreed to contribute some posts. Enjoy! doug Using Technology To Outsmart ADHD I’m not sure how many other people can relate to this, but … Continue reading
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A Radical Change — ADHD Tip O the Day 858
Maybe ADHD Pushes Us Too Hard? I started school when I was five and started working when I was eleven. I’ve always liked working. And I was always competing, with myself and others. Now I’ve reached a certain age, and … Continue reading
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Efficient with ADHD. Huh??—ADHD Tip O the Day 856
I’m trying to get more done in less time and with less effort. Tthat sounds like trying to be more efficient, not one of my strong points. So I asked for advice from my son-in-law, Bruce, who is sharp and … Continue reading
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Best ADHD Blogs of 2019 — ADHD Tip O the Day 855
The Link: I can’t swear these are the best blogs, they may have left out some (snicker, snicker), but I’ll admit these are darn good. I’m not posting often enough for one thing. I can give several reasons. I’m not … Continue reading
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Momma Tried Meds— ADHD Tip O the Day 853
Should you give medication to your ADHD child, or take it your self? Diane Yvonne shared her post on another site. “Just wanting to share my experience. My 11 year old son has ADD. We opted not to try medication … Continue reading
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Some Little Things that Help — ADHD Tip O the Day 852
Little Things Can Make a Difference with ADHD One of the keys of living well in spite of ADHD is making habits. With a habit, you don’t have to remember, think, or make a decision; you just do it. Here … Continue reading
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Bad Words — ADHD Tip O the Day 851
Don’t Use These Words If You Have ADHD or maybe even if you don’t. Ram recently stated that “Stupidly, I fell off the bike– .” I suggested that that wasn’t a good word to apply to herself, but she explained … Continue reading
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There Is a Solution to the Problem— ADHD Tip O the Day 848
My job put me up in a beautiful big old house. When I come in in the evening, and when I leave in the morning, there are no lights. It is dark. Very dark. It is a big beautiful old … Continue reading
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Another Way to Look At ADHD—ADHD Tip 0 the Day 847
There are many different ways to look at ADHD: Some people deny that it exists. The fact that they have no idea what they are talking about does not deter them. Some people say it is an executive dysfunction problem. … Continue reading
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Can a Month Cause ADHD? — ADHD Tip O the Day 846
Can A Month Matter in ADHD? The research show that kids who are born in August have higher rates of ADHD than those born in September. The strong implication is that starting school when you’re younger makes you susceptible to a … Continue reading
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Ram’s Comment—ADHD Tip O the Day 844
Repeating a good comment from Ram. I do love the comments. “I guess we’re all guilty of thinking about what could have been. I certainly am, as I dropped out of college to take the hard road of becoming a … Continue reading
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I Don’t Get It!— ADHD O the Day 842
Isn’t technology wonderful? If you have recently subscribed to this ADHD blog, you are most welcome here. I hope you will find it useful and enjoyable. And I hope you will make comments. I love the comments. But: I’m no … Continue reading
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An ADHD Christmas — ADHD Tip O the Day 841
I wish you each a very Merry Christmas, happy Hanukkah, and whatever else you may wish to celebrate, and a very blessed, joyous, productive, low stress new year. People ask me, “Are you ready for Christmas?” I always reply, “I … Continue reading
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Technologically challenged. Isn’t that part of ADHD? – – – ADHD Tip O the Day 840
With ADHD comes a lot of challenges – geographical, legibility , technology,—. I had an iPhone 6. The screen was cracked, but I was used to that. Charging was slow and it didn’t hold a charge well, especially with my … Continue reading
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Traveling with ADHD. Oh, My. — ADHD Tip O the Day 839
This ADHD post is too long. As you’ll see, that’s kind of the point. We flew from Santa Fe to Dallas to visit our new foster great-grandchild. Yay! But: Checking in, I left one of our bags at the security … Continue reading
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Apologies and a Plan — ADHD Tip O the Day 837
Living with ADHD can be a challenge. OK, I’m a little behind on my blogs. OK, I’m a lot behind. I have a new job and that takes up some time even though it’s part time. Strangely, I haven’t been making … Continue reading
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New Research on ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 836
ADHD Research I try to keep current on the ADHD research and to keep you current. 1. Some of the latest research just confirms previous findings. ADHD diagnosed in childhood persists in up to 65% of adolescents and up to … Continue reading
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Working with ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 832
I love my new job, but I’m struggling with the EHR, electronic health record system, on the computer. This is the sixth different I’ve have had to use. They’ve ranged from horrible to bad. This one is the least bad. The two … Continue reading
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ADHD Jokes — ADHD Tip O the Day 831
ADHD Jokes O the Day: 1. A guy with ADHD walks into a bar – – – Oops, I forgot the punch line. 2. A guy with ADHD and dyslexia walks into a rab. 3. An uncoordinated guy with ADHD … Continue reading
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A Bad Habit — ADHD Tip O the Day 829
I have a bad habit. No, it’s not sexual, no matter what you may have been imagining. Still, it’s too embarrassing to tell you. It’s just a bad habit which causes me some discomfort. I don’t like it. I’ve tried … Continue reading
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ADHD Solutions— ADHD Tip O the Day 828
ADHD causes us many problems. Life can be hard. I believe that every problem has a solution. I know this isn’t 100% true, but it’s very useful to act as though it were. I’ve come up with some new examples. … Continue reading
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Ways To Live With ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 827
I find that I don’t have new tips and strategies recently, because somehow, I’m not screwing up. I find that I am, without a plan, strategy, or intention, doublechecking everything. I ask: How could this go wrong? Did I really … Continue reading
Can I Relax, with ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 826
On vacation again, but I haven’t relaxed yet. Travel arrangements, glitches to fix, reservations to make, finding my way around the city. Hard work. I recently wrote about vacation in Oaxaca, but didn’t post it. Kept getting lost there, in … Continue reading
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ADHD Author??? Getting It Done— ADHD Tip O the Day 825
When I published the second ADHD book, the 365 tips of the day, it was only as an e-book. This was partly because each page had wonderful links to other good site. However, with time, many of those links are … Continue reading
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Lessons learned while living with ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 824
Lessons Learned- and relearned If I can’t find my glasses, look on my face first. If I can’t sleep, check to make sure I took off my Daytrana patch. It always takes longer than you expected. There is no easy … Continue reading
Jennie on Understanding People with ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 823
I asked Jennie to do a guest ADHD post and she really came through: If Only You Could See in ADHD I began ADHD Coaching after learning of my sister’s diagnosis. Let me start by explaining that indeed, she and … Continue reading
Comments About ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 822
Do you read the comments? I hope so. They are often better than the post. And contributing upgrades the blog. Here’s two of my responses to good comments: Scott Good to hear from you. The boating sounds great. Two things, … Continue reading
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Living with ADHD (or trying to) — ADHD Tip O the Day 820
Life can be hard. It can be harder with ADHD. The day runs away from you. You have a list of things to do today. They all seem important. You realize that you’re no good at setting priorities. Possibly some … Continue reading
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A New ADHD Strategy, Working So Far — ADHD Tip O the Day 819
Puryear’s Principles of Human Nature, number one (or something) We struggle with a problem until we find something that works. The next thing we do is we quit doing it. My ADHD Strategies These strategies make my life immensely better. … Continue reading
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Medicines for ADHD?— ADHD Tip O the Day 817
ADHD medicines – alway a controversy! My View: The medicines – Ritalin, Adderal, Vyanse,Concerta, Daytrana, et al – are miracle workers for some, very helpful to others, somewhat helpful to some, and worthless or even detrimental to some. You will never know … Continue reading
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“You Don’t Listen to Me!” — ADHD Tip O the Day 816
Have you ever heard that? Miscommunication is a standard part of normal human life. So is the frustration with it. But who ever said that ADHD is normal human life? So we have a lot more of it. Feeling not … Continue reading
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ADHD and Irritiable — ADHD Tip O the Day 815
What Still Drives Me Up the Wall, I Mean Up The Flipping Wall: Politics The minority “president.” It is not appropriate to go into that here. I probably shouldn’t even have said it. … Continue reading
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Stuck again – ADHD Tip O the Day 814
Well here I am again, writing about being stuck, because I’ve been stuck. Many reasons, will spare you the excuses. In Mexico, on vacation, but still have a to do list of about six things that need doing pretty soon. … Continue reading
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Make Your Life Better in 2018 — ADHD Tip O the Day 812
I continually try to make my life better, make things easier, simpler. One of the ADHD principles is to identify a problem. Sometimes we don’t think of it as a problem, but just as a part of life. But –. … Continue reading
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More Research on ADHD (Supporting My Previous Opinions) — ADHD Tip O the Day 811
New Research On ADHD Lots of important research comes from Scandinavia because they apparently keep very good detailed statistics on everyone from birth to death. That is a very valuable bank of data, but the concept probably would not … Continue reading
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ADHD– Strategies -Do They Really Work? Three Tips — ADHD Tip O the Day 810
I have a fairly new strategy. Whenever I park my car, I say, out loud, where it is. “Second row, facing out, in line with the I in the LIQUORS sign.” 2. It works. It’s a good ADHD strategy. I spend … Continue reading
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Ouch! Hypersensitivity and ADHD – – – Tip O the Day 809
I know I am hypersensitive. Am I hypersensitive as a symptom of my ADHD? Or have my ADHD problems, including so many screw ups, just made my self-esteem fragile? So is the hypersensitivity an ADHD symptom or a consequence? I … Continue reading
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Whipping Procrastination? With ADHD? — ADHD Tip O the Day 808
It just seemed like too much, so I kept putting it off. Hanging over my head for six long months. Does that sound like ADHD to you? I want a job in Maine. I really really want a job in … Continue reading
In ADHD, Attitude Makes the Difference – But Then, There is Word Power — ADHD Tip O the Day 807
With ADHD, Everything Can Be Difficult But there are strategies to make things less difficult. Last post, I said that my job is difficult, but I love it. What helps me is using the power of words and keeping focus … Continue reading
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Problems in ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 806
Your Life Can Be Better, and so can mine – if we recognize problems, and then apply the formula: recognize, strategy, rule, habit. My job is difficult, but I love it. One of my many frustrations was dealing with a … Continue reading
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ADHD Plus Anxiety – The Podcast — ADHD Tip O the Day 805
Do you have ADHD? Then you know about anxiety: Am I going to screw this up, too? Am I going to get my to do list done? Am I going to get anything done? Am I going to blurt … Continue reading
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Is It Distraction? Or Something Else? -An ADHD Dialog with Scott — ADHD Tip O the Day 804
I fear that some people may not read all the comments, which are over to the right on the site. You are missing something. Here are some great issues that Scott brings up (slightly edited): Hi Doug, I just realized, … Continue reading
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Just About Everything About Coping with ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 803
ADHD is about coping – you don’t cure it, you don’t overcome your symptoms, you learn to cope, to minimize the effect they have on your life. Today I’m feeling lazy, kind of stuck, hard to get moving. To be … Continue reading
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A Tool for ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 802
ADHD and Stress. With ADHD, we experience a lot of stress. With more stress, our ADHD symptoms intensify. This makes it harder to function, which creates more stress. Can you see where this is going? Some years ago, I saw … Continue reading
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What Helps with ADHD? —ADD Tip o the Day 801
Lots of things help with ADHD Some are a little complicated: medications, strategies, tools, coaching, therapy, mindfulness, yoga, education. They can be extremely helpful. But there are some basic simple things that help. exercise healthy eating good sleep get outside … Continue reading
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ADHD and a Fleeting Moment of Fame — ADHD Tip O the Day 799
Who’d Have Ever Thought My ADHD Would Bring Me Fame, Other Than From An Horrendous Accident Or A Terrible Crime I am honored, and excited, within reason of course, to be a guest on a podcast recorded last Thursday. … Continue reading
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Losing Things – Living with ADHD and Three Strategies — ADHD Tip O the Day 798
Losing thing on a trip with ADHD If you’re on a trip, oh, say like to Maine, for example, and you’re out in the boondocks with very limited shopping opportunities around, and you can’t find some really essential items that … Continue reading
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ADHD and Accident Prone? — ADHD Tip O the Day 797
With ADHD We Need to Be Aware of These Things Perhaps it would be better not to set it down right on the edge? Just saying. doug #adhd @dougmkpdp
Blurting out with ADHD. Did I Just Do It Again? — ADHD Tip O the Day 796
ADHD: Impulsiveness, Distractability, Poor Social Judgement, Blurting Out Impulsivness is one of the defining criteria for ADHD. Products of ADHD impulsivity include both distractability – I get a distraction and I impulsively follow it, off task – and also blurting … Continue reading
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ADHD and the Challenge of Relationships — ADHD Tip O the Day 795
If you think living with ADHD is a challenge, imagine what it’s like living with someone with ADHD. I started to add, “And imagine what it’s like to live with someone who is living with someone who is living with … Continue reading
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Vacation! and ADHD. Vacation? — ADHD Tip o the Day 794
Have been on vacation a week now. It’s wonderful! But- I had two goals for this vacation: To relax. It’s about time, To get some things done, get caught up. Unfortunately, the two goals are incompatible. And guess what? I’ve … Continue reading
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ADHD Help Number Two — ADHD Tip O the Day 792
Three Basic Ways to Improve Your Life with ADHD Sleep 2. Exercise 3. Get Outdoors Help Number Two — Exercise. Our son Duane had ADHD and learning disabilities. He was extremely smart but couldn’t actually function. The only thing he … Continue reading
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Three Simple Proven Helps for ADHD, or Maybe More — ADHD Tip O the Day 791
Making Your Life Better – Even With ADHD Here are the basics of dealing with ADHD: Get enough sleep, whatever it takes. Your best bet is to practice sleep hygiene, and/or use melatonin, or whatever. Exercise Get outdoors More … Continue reading
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Cross Off Your ADHD —ADHD Tip O the Day 790
The Power Of Positive Reinforcement We all need positive reinforcement, ADHD or not. One way to give it to ourselves is crossing off. That’s one of the side benefits of the to do lists; we get to cross things off. … Continue reading
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Comprehensive Treatment for ADHD: An Update —ADHD Tip O the Day 789
OK, So I Lied – Here Is More From the ADHD Article by Rahil R. Jummani, MD, This is actually the end of the article I’ve been reviewing, somewhat edited, with my comments in italics: “CDC surveys have shown that about … Continue reading
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“Are We Overdiagnosing and Overtreating ADHD?” – Part Three, the Last and Maybe the Best— ADHD Tip O the Day 788
Final Installment On the ADHD Article by By Rahil R. Jummani, MD, highly edited. My opinions and comments are in italics. For what they’re worth. Prevalence: Prevalence estimates have been increasing, with a prevalence in US children of over 8% … Continue reading
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Life With ADHD. Oh, My! — ADHD Tip O the Day 787
With ADHD, I need a wife, an iPhone, and strategies. I had an 8:30 breakfast appointment with my boss at an excellent restaurant. And he was paying. I set the alarm; it worked. I got up on time, got ready … Continue reading
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“Are We Overdiagnosing and Overtreating ADHD?” – Part Two— ADHD Tip O the Day 786
More from the recent ADHD article in Psychiatric Times (Jummani, MD, et al, in Psychiatric Times, May 2017, pp 26-28.) To diagnose ADHD formally in children requires at least 6 of 9 inattentive symptoms and /or at least 6 of 9 … Continue reading
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The Cell Phone Saga: Another Chapter in My Life with ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 785
My iPhone has a great GPS and since I’m directionally challenged, I use it a lot. Sometimes it sends me on a wild goose chase, but usually it’s right on. So I set it in the cup holder of the … Continue reading
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“Are We Overdiagnosing and Overtreating ADHD?” Or Not? Or What? — ADHD Tip O the Day 784
This is the title of a recent ADHD article in Psychiatric Times (reference below, for the compulsive or curious.) ADHD was first identified as a syndrome in 1935. (I didn’t know this, did you? — Syndrome – “a group of symptoms … Continue reading
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Is My ADHD Messing With Me Again, Or Is It Something Else? —Tip O the Day 783
Is it ADHD or Human Nature? Puryear’s Principle of Human Nature #2: Once we find something that helps us cope with a problem, we will quit doing it. And this does apply to me. Oh, my. The Index Card System … Continue reading
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Is It Ethical to Diagnose A Public Figure? — ADHD Tip O the Day 782
It is unethical for a psychiatrist to diagnosis a person, either private citizen or public figure, without personally examining him. If the psychiatrist has indeed personally examined a person, it is then unethical to make that diagnosis public, or even … Continue reading
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ADHD Strategies 40 Tips — Tip O the Day 781
Living With ADHD, Ain’t It Awful? No, It’s Not. Just got a bad book review from Frances. She said she couldn’t read the book because my life is so awful it made her feel awful to read about it. She … Continue reading
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The New ADHD Diet — ADHD Tip O the Day 779
Many People Ask or Comment About Diets for ADHD. Here are Some Insights: (Actually these insights are a mixture of facts and opinion. What isn’t these days?) Research: The research shows that some people with ADHD benefit somewhat from some … Continue reading
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Super Comments from Ram and Sue — ADHD Tip O the Day 778
Lots of people have contributions to help the ADHD tribe I hope each one of you reads all the comments here, but I’m not sure. Maybe you don’t read ALL of them? Here are two recent ones that are too … Continue reading
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The Perfect Approach With ADHD (or without) — ADHD Tip O the Day 777
The Perfect Approach to Life With ADHD OK, I’ll admit I get lazy, and that I’m still behind, but trust me, that’s not the reason for this post. The link below is just perfect: The Perfect Approach Trust me. doug … Continue reading
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One At A Time – – – ADHD Tip O the Day 773
With ADHD, we need to work harder, but it’s more important to work smarter. When I got back to work after two weeks vacation, there was a huge stack of papers on my desk. I used a very good strategy and started … Continue reading
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” I Don’t Need Any Medicine!” — ADHD Tip O the Day 772
Learning More About My ADHD The Hard Way Had a wonderful vacation. Was amazed to find I didn’t need my Daytrana patch at all, did just fine without it. Lying on the beach, eating and drinking, and even reading and … Continue reading
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Medication, Science and ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 771
More new ADHD science From Dr. Wilens and AudioDigest and others: 1. Research shows that the stimulants are not risky for the heart or stroke. Nonetheless, I probably wouldn’t prescribe them for someone with heart trouble. Kids on stimulants may … Continue reading
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Back again with ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 769
Does this really have anything to do with ADHD? I’m back. Sorta. Swamped. So here’s some of my favorite clips. I’m hoping that you will: 1. watch them. 2. enjoy them. 3. leave a comment on the question, “What do … Continue reading
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ADHD and Relationships – A Followup— ADHD Tip O the Day 768
What are ADHDers like? What is it like to live with ADHD? What is it like to live with someone with ADHD? And why are relationships so difficult for ADHDers? If you would like to understand, this article from Attitude … Continue reading
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Myths and What It’s Like to Live with ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 767
Some People Still Do Not Understand ADHD There are climate change deniers, and flat earthers, and anti-vacine conspiracy theorists, and there are still many people who just do not understand ADHD. It does no good to get mad at … Continue reading
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ADHD and Relationships. Is it possible? — ADHD Tip O the Day 766
My long suffering wife (very, very long) still gets annoyed sometimes when I do ADHD stuff. For one example, of many, calling her to come help and then doing something to get ready while she’s standing there waiting. I’m trying … Continue reading
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A New Approach to My ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 765
Manila folders are God’s gift to people with ADHD, and yellow stickies may be his bonus gift. I have used my index card system successfully for many years, and have written and written about it. Quote O the Day: “Whenever … Continue reading
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Remedies for ADHD. Or Misinformation? — ADHD Tip O the Day 764
ADHD Remedies and Solutions to ADHD I just found a post that’s an interesting follow up to the last two posts about treatment without medication. It’s an example of unsubstantiated claims and misrepresentations. Guy almost says that he is curing … Continue reading
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Mindfullness, Meditation, and ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 763
Non-medication treatments for ADHD – part two 2017 Mindfullness – means pause in what you are doing and take a nonjudgmental inventory of your thoughts, emotions, physical feelings and situation. The key is nonjudgmental, just be aware, that’s all you … Continue reading
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Be Prepared, if you have ADHD, even if you’re not a Boy Scout — ADHD Tip O the Day 761
What could possibly go wrong, with ADHD? I was recently honored to be a guest, one of many, on Jennifer Friedman’s podcast. I must confess that I don’t listen to podcasts, don’t have the patience, probably missing out on a … Continue reading
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ADHD and Self Esteem? A Plan for the New Year—ADHD Tip O the Day 760
Self-esteem is essential and precarious, especially with ADHD Our self esteem suffers when we don’t complete something, and that demoralization makes it harder to start the next job. When we do complete something, the boost in self-esteem helps us move … Continue reading
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Five Disconcerting Facts, Relevant To But Not Limited To ADHD — ADD Tip O the Day 759
Disconcerting Facts: 1. Our decisions are made unconsciously, based on unconscious factors, mostly emotional. After a decision is made, we think we “decide.” Then we come up with “facts” to support our decision and make it appear to be rational. 2. … Continue reading
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It’s Christmas/Hanuka/Holiday Season -A challenge with ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 758
The Holidays are supposed to be Joyful But with ADHD, they can be just extra challenging. Did you procrastinate on getting the gifts or the cards? Does the prospect of making choices and decisions terrify you? Are you having trouble … Continue reading
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Using ADHD Strategies On the Job — ADHD Tip O the Day 757
ADHD Strategies at Work Probably everyone uses strategies for their work, but it’s more essential if we have ADHD. I like my new job at the pen. I’ve needed to work out the strategies specific to this job. I’m writing complicated orders that have to be written perfectly. I also need to make sure each patient’s name and the date are correctly put on the order and on each progress note. So I check each chart before I close it. Then, if I have time, I check each one again before I turn it in. I also complete each chart before I see the next patient, so I don’t get behind and feel rushed, and so I don’t need to remember anything about that patient for later. Some officers are fast in bringing the patients to me, so I have the patients wait while I finish the chart before I dismiss them. Then the new patients don’t arrive before I’m ready. If the officers are slow, I dismiss the patient … Continue reading
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I Whipped My ADHD Procrastination -for the moment. —ADHD Tip O the Day 756
With my ADHD I wasn’t doing what I need to do. On my to-do list, for a very long time, was “car and tires”. I needed to get my car to the mechanic for an oil change, and to the … Continue reading
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Why Do You Procrastinate, and What Can You Do About It, With Your ADHD? — ADHD Top O the Day 755
Procrastination, a major issue with ADHD I’ve been putting this off, but now I’m going to offer a series on procrastination, and strategies to help you deal with it. Why do we procrastinate? The task seems too daunting, it will … Continue reading
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A whole bunch of stuff, including a valuable secret, related to ADHD— ADHD Tip O the Day 753
With ADHD, sometimes our brain gets clogged up. And we seem to need to justify what we’re doing, like this post, for example. Some days my brain is crowded with lots of stuff, not all of it relevant but all … Continue reading
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A Book Suggestion, Partly About ADHD, and How We Are Being Gamed — ADHD Tip O the Day 752
I wrote this blog on a plane on a little notebook flying to a funeral and it’s not my best but the best I could do and I wanted to get something in so here it is. Not even any … Continue reading
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Blessings of ADHD? — ADHD Tip O the Day 751
With our ADHD, we tend to be interested in many things. This is one of the blessings of ADHD. It is also one of the curses. I am working a half time job, trying to keep up two blogs (and … Continue reading
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Do the Hard Part First? — ADHD Tip O the Day 750
Life is complicated, especially with ADHD One of my favorite tools, a slogan or motto, is, “Do it now; do it right; and do the hard part first.” This has been extremely useful for me, and I highly recommend it. … Continue reading
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Busy, Too Busy, Way Too Busy, Life with ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 746
I am way too busy – is it life, or me, or ADHD? I know that “busy” is only a state of mind and not a reality. I truely believe this, although I have found it difficult to sell the concept … Continue reading
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Things Maybe You Don’t Know About Having ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 745
What is it like to have ADHD? Frustrated, distracted, looking for things, dealing with people I’ve offended or annoyed, very concerned about time, enjoying things that are a waste of time, forgetting things, making mistakes, irritated with others and with … Continue reading
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Bad Attitude with ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 744
The Attitude I don’t know why I’m rather gloomy today, although to be honest, I do have an idea. But I don’t intend to stay this way and I plan to change it, right after I finish this post. In … Continue reading
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ADHD and Attitude Adjustment — ADHD Tip O the Day 743
ADHD – Frustrated, Irritable, and Discouraged I get easily frustrated, often over little things, and I’m irritable, which is a symptom of ADHD, and sometimes I get discouraged, tho not often. But I have a strategy. The Strategy I’ve developed … Continue reading
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Caring for Someone With ADHD (ambiguous title). Affection or caretaking?— ADHD Tip O the Day 742
Life Is Hard Life is hard. Life with ADHD is harder. Marriage is hard. Marriage with ADHD is harder. Being married to someone with ADHD is harder than I can even imagine. There are strategies that will make our life with … Continue reading
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Stimulants and ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 741
Stimulants for ADHD One of the common misconceptions and falsehoods posted on the net are that the stimulants are the same as street drugs. Not so. amphetamines vs methamphetamine Also, I believe that research shows: Stimulants are rarely abused by … Continue reading
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Is Your ADHD Brain Mature?— ADD Tip O the Day 739
Delayed maturation, or erroneous maturation as basis for ADHD? Like everyone else, I have my fixed ideas and opinions, and like most of us ADHDers, I have definite opinions about ADHD. Some researchers suggest that ADHD is a delayed maturation … Continue reading
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Open Mind VS Old Patterns — ADHD Tip O the Day 737
With ADHD, we need to make some changes. It’s hard to change a habit, but there are strategies: Spotting – This is the first step. Instead of trying to stop the old habit, just recognize every time you do it, spot … Continue reading
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ADHD and Your Genes — ADHD Tip O the Day 735
What about ADHD genes? We each have two copies of the serotonin transport gene, SERT, one from each parent. This gene regulates uptake of serotonin back into the cell. The gene comes in two flavors, long (L) and short (S). … Continue reading
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ADHD Evaluation? – A Terrible Experience – Jeff’s Ordeal — ADHD Tip O the Day 734
What can you learn from Jeff’s experience? “Hi Doug. I saw a psychiatrist for the first time to help treat my ADHD, and I wanted to let you know how it went. It went TERRIBLE! What a waste of time! … Continue reading
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How I do an ADHD evaluation. What is an adequate ADHD evaluation? — ADHD Tip O the Day 733
You need a competent ADHD evaluation. Jeff just had a horrible experience with an evaluation. I felt very sorry for Jeff and very embarrassed for the psychiatric profession. And personally embarrassed, because I keep recommending evaluations and then this happens. Key … Continue reading
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ADHD is a good thing to have. Isn’t it????— ADD Tip O the Day 732
Does ADD ADHD rock or does it suck? A controversy! This is from my gifted good buddy Ken (edited). My comments are in italics. Why ADHD rocks – surprising view of a freelancing expat By Ken Powell – http://writeoutloudblog.com/ “… … Continue reading
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Goals and ADHD — ADHD Tip o the Day 731
With ADHD, sometimes we need to lower the bar. “Ah, but a man’s reach should exceed his grasp, Or what’s a heaven for?” Robert Browning This is one of the guiding principles … Continue reading
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Tips for Surviving with ADD ADHD — ADD Tip o the Day 730
What can we expect of ourselves, or of someone else, with ADHD? “Life can be hard, and with ADHD, it’s even harder.” “Some days, just surviving is a triumph.” Doug Puryear The great cell … Continue reading
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Science and ADHD Meds — ADHD Tip O the Day 780
from Chris Dendy: “Comments from Russell Barkley: Thanks Russ More Evidence of Brain Development Enhancement from ADHD Medications Just today yet another science journal article was published showing that staying on ADHD medications (stimulants) may help to promote brain development … Continue reading
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Time is a Booger with ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 728
I got a new job, and I played in a concert, and I let time get away from me and I didn’t get a post ready. So I collected some ADHD links. Hope you will like them. Time management – … Continue reading
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Living with ADHD and Getting an ADHD Diagnosis — ADHD Tip O the Day 727
This comment from a fellow ADHD tribe member, Ram, on the post about diagnosis. The bolding of parts is my doing. My comments are at the end: “Hi Doug, I’ve told you before about my diagnose, but I’ll recap for … Continue reading
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This free technique helps my ADHD — ADD Tip O the Day 726
A Buddhist Practice, Borrowed for ADHD My wife went to a Buddhist retreat. It was very good for her. She brought home a practice to share. At this temple, one practice is at the sound of any bell, stop whatever … Continue reading
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Diagnosis of ADHD Can Be Upsetting — ADD Tip O the Day 725
Late ADHD diagnosis I got a message from someone recently diagnosed with ADHD. They were struggling with anger that they had been diagnosed late, and thinking how much better their life could’ve been if diagnosed sooner. They asked how I … Continue reading
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“Science says —” About ADHD — ADD Tip O The Day 724
‘Research shows that young children with ADHD do better with parental training and behavioral approaches than with medication’ I am a big fan of science, but it is not perfect. Much research is based on averages. For example, a new medication … Continue reading
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Overdoing with ADHD — ADD Tip O the Day 723
Only One? With ADHD? I went to the library to pick up a book. We have a wonderful library. It has a good selection, they will hold books that are checked out, and they order on inter-library loan for books … Continue reading
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ADHD Makes Me Irritable — ADHD Tip O the Day 722
Irritability is one of the many symptoms of ADHD. Trust me on this. From a big article on ADHD: Wender (1998) provided a list of adult behaviours linked to childhood ADHD (see also Weiss & Murray, 2003; Asherson, 2005). Motor … Continue reading
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ADHD Coaches – ADHD Tip O the Day 721
Get a good evaluation. I recommended a psychiatrist, psychologist, or ADHD coach for an ADHD evaluation. Sue, an ADHD coach, replied: Hi Doug, You bring up some good food for thought! I love your astute comment that “many professionals don’t … Continue reading
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Is It Really ADHD? DSM V and ADHD — ADD Tip O the Day 720
“Why do you call it ADHD. Can’t you just let kids be kids?” Drives me up the wall. Total ignorance of ADHD. If the kid is floundering, it’s not just being a kid. You don’t just label a … Continue reading
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Diagnosis of ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 719
(If you know about diagnosing ADHD and the DSM, you might skip down to the good bonus links.) To Diagnose ADHD: Sometimes I can talk to and observe a patient for just a few minutes and it’s obvious that they have … Continue reading
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Vitamin D for ADHD????— ADD Tip O the Day 716
I intended this post to be about vitamin D, but I have ADD ADHD, so here: I’m not a big fan of “natural” treatments for ADHD. There is little evidence to support using most of them and some evidence against … Continue reading
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Mother’s Day and ADHD, or, Living with an ADHDer —ADD Tip O the Day 715
With ADHD, Nothing Is Easy Hope you had a great Mother’s Day, whether you’re a mother or not. You deserve it. I took Martha, the mother of my kids, and Laura, the mother of my grandson, to a nice restaurant. … Continue reading
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Does ADHD get you bullied? Criticized? Misunderstood? —ADHD Tip O the Day 713
Who gets bullied? Kids who are different. That would be us, ADHD. But also kids with autism spectrum disorder (autism, Asbergers), dyslexia and other learning disabilities, physical handicaps, or different physical appearance. And also, any minority, in any group. And also, … Continue reading
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Just Be? With ADHD? — Tip O the Day 712
With ADHD, we need to be DOING My very wise sister suggested that I need to do more “being” and less “doing.” She’s right. That’s very hard for me to do. The internal flywheel keeps spinning. The to-do list keeps … Continue reading
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Amphetamines!? And ADHD— ADHD Tip O the Day 711
Research on amphetamines for ADHD For many people, amphetamine is a scary word. Some of the anti-ADHD folks have preyed on this fear and promoted mis-information. Here is some research on amphetamines for ADHD for children and adolescents. Presumably it … Continue reading
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More Apps for ADHD – – – ADD Tip O the Day 710
I am taking the easy way out and just posting Hold’s comment here in case you didn’t see it. Many cool apps, get what you like: Hey doug, I apologize. In classic ADHD fashion I’m a week late in seeing … Continue reading
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Four Great ADHD Tips, Number Four – – – ADHD Tip O the Day 709
As promised, here is Great ADHD Tip, Number Four-except, not quite- Do This With ADHD we get distractions. And when we start off on one distraction, other distractions will occur. With ADHD, we get distracted from our distractions. I … Continue reading
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Four Great ADHD Tips, Number Three — ADHD Tip O the Day 707
ADHD Vocabulary: I highly recommend editing your vocabulary and eliminating the words “should” and “have to.” As soon as we say one of these bad words to ourselves, we develop automatic unconscious resistance to doing the task. We really don’t … Continue reading
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ADHD and Bio Feedback and Other Science— ADHD Tip O the Day 706
A short break from The ADHD Four Great Tips A recent meta-analysis, a study of previous studies, indicates that biofeedback is not an effective treatment for ADHD. That does not mean that it doesn’t help for other conditions, and doesn’t even … Continue reading
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Four Great ADHD Tips, Number 2 — ADHD Tip O the Day 705
When we’re doing a task, we want to focus on that task and not be thinking about the rest of the ADHD to-do list. But a good strategy is, “What next?” When we start a task, we can say “What’s … Continue reading
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Four Great ADHD Tips – – – ADD Tip O the Day 704
I have four great tips that will help you with ADHD. I’m going to try something different, and piggy back them, adding one at a time. ADHD Tip Number One When you make a to-do list, the new rule is that you cannot … Continue reading
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Opinions About ADHD — ADD Tip O the Day 702
Everyone Has An Opinion (I’ll skip the joke) Opinions can be based on many things, such as sound scientific study in depth, delusions, or ‘My cousin told me that someone told him’, ‘My gut tells me’, ‘I think I read … Continue reading
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Frazzled and My ADHD — ADD Tip O the Day 701
Frazzled Homey just wrote about overwhelmed, but yesterday, I was frazzled. It’s not the same. My appointment was canceled and rescheduled, I was behind on my blog posts and everything else, Marge broke her arm and I needed to walk … Continue reading
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Homey’s Back! – Strategy for Overwhelmed — ADD Tip O the Day 700
Affirmations I love it when someone comes up with strategies that match mine. Looks like I might be on the right track. For Overwhelmed Homey has good tips for when she’s overwhelmed. They match some of my general strategies – … Continue reading
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Technology and ADHD? — ADD Tip O the Day 698
Technologically Challenged with ADD ADHD I’m technologically challenged. That’s just part of my ADD ADHD. But I’m finding some apps very helpful. Of course, the iPhone is both a gift and a challenge. It pretty well solves the problem of impatience and boredom while … Continue reading
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Resume, Recoup, Retry with ADHD — ADD Tip O the Day 697
If we have a problem, and finally find a solution, the next thing we do is to stop doing it. from Puryear’s Principles of Human Nature, Principle One I’m rewriting Living Daily with Adult ADD/ADHD,365 … Continue reading
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ADHD and Computers – Helpful? or Diabolical Instruments?— ADD Tip O the Day 696
With ADD ADHD, maybe everything is a challenge? On vacation, I’m using my laptop. I’m cheap, and it doesn’t have Word, but KingSoft, a great free program that will save documents in Word form. But, oh my! It’s a booger. … Continue reading
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Arguing about ADHD with people who don’t know what they’re talking about — ADD Tip O the Day 694
Response to another good comment from Ram Ram – Yes, there are crusade and controversy opportunities all around us. I have a good strategy for dealing with some of those situations – ask questions, ask more questions, then summarize – … Continue reading
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617.48, or, The Mystery of the Missing Book — ADD Tip O the Day 693
At the Library with ADD ADHD Went to the library to get a specific book. Computer says it’s 617.48, and it’s on the shelf. Went to the shelf. Not there. There was a big book on brain injury, a subject … Continue reading
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Crusades, ADHD, Hyperfocus,Too Many Projects – Is it all a waste of time? — ADD Tip O the Day 692
Is This Hyperfocus, or What? I get caught up in crusades. They seem worthy, but are they worthwhile? Do the politicians listen to us? Is anyone’s mind ever changed? Confirmatory bias is universal. We emotionally reach a decision or take … Continue reading
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Writing with ADD ADHD? Is It Possible? — ADD Tip O the Day 691
Writing with ADD ADHD? It takes me a long time to write a book. ADD ADHD does not help. I’m a lousy writer, so I need many drafts with many suffering reviewers helping along the way. But I finally got The Bully … Continue reading
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