Category Archives: attitudes

ADHD and Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria

Posted on May 6, 2023 by doug with ADHD

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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Five Truisms

Posted on March 6, 2023 by doug with ADHD

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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How to Be Happy — ADHD Tip O the Day 983

Posted on October 29, 2021 by doug with ADHD

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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Self Abuse Makes ADHD Worse — ADHD Tip O the Day 967

Posted on July 26, 2021 by doug with ADHD

(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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ADHD in Women is Different — ADHD Tip O the Day 964

Posted on July 5, 2021 by doug with ADHD

ADHD in Women is Different (usually) Most women and girls with ADHD have the inattentive type, ADHD without the hyperactivity. The result is that as children they are less often diagnosed because they simply underperform instead of causing trouble, … Continue reading →

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Failing with ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 940.1

Posted on January 25, 2021 by doug with ADHD

“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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Why Use Strategies and Habits for ADHD? — ADHD Tip O the Day 919

Posted on September 3, 2020 by doug with ADHD

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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Living with ADHD and Corona Virus — ADHD Tip O the Day 903

Posted on May 12, 2020 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on May 6, 2020 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on April 21, 2020 by doug with ADHD

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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Changes. ADHD in Transition — ADHD Tip O The Day 893

Posted on March 3, 2020 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on February 25, 2020 by doug with ADHD

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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Ramblings and Ruminations — ADHD Tip O the Day 886

Posted on January 22, 2020 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on January 15, 2020 by doug with ADHD

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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The Scientific Method and ADHD Research — ADHD Tip O the Day 881

Posted on December 17, 2019 by doug with ADHD

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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Too Busy with ADHD — Tip O the Day 879

Posted on December 3, 2019 by doug with ADHD

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 Saga-Writing with ADHD — ADHD Tip o the Day 874

Posted on October 29, 2019 by doug with ADHD

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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Distracted, Derailed, Off the Track — ADHD Tip O the Day 871

Posted on September 24, 2019 by doug with ADHD

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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Defective — ADHD Tip O the Day 863

Posted on July 13, 2019 by doug with ADHD

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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Goals and ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 861

Posted on July 5, 2019 by doug with ADHD

Is It Good To Set Goals If You Have ADHD? I’m a big fan of setting goals, but it’s hard for us ADHDers. We always overestimate what we can do and underestimate how long it will take, don’t we? And … Continue reading →

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A Radical Change — ADHD Tip O the Day 858

Posted on June 5, 2019 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on May 14, 2019 by doug with ADHD

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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Momma Tried Meds— ADHD Tip O the Day 853

Posted on April 12, 2019 by doug with ADHD

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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Bad Words — ADHD Tip O the Day 851

Posted on March 25, 2019 by doug with ADHD

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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JADE and ADHD —- ADHD Tip O the Day 850

Posted on March 17, 2019 by doug with ADHD

Ram, who is a great contributor to the ADHD blog, has written about the difficulties of dealing with family. I couldn’t refrain from offering some advice: “Ram Families are truly difficult. Ignorance makes it even worse. You need to manage … Continue reading →

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Apologies and a Plan — ADHD Tip O the Day 837

Posted on November 23, 2018 by doug with ADHD

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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ADHD Jokes — ADHD Tip O the Day 831

Posted on September 9, 2018 by doug with ADHD

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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Can I Relax, with ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 826

Posted on July 28, 2018 by doug with ADHD

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 and Irritiable — ADHD Tip O the Day 815

Posted on March 8, 2018 by doug with ADHD

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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Ouch! Hypersensitivity and ADHD – – – Tip O the Day 809

Posted on November 23, 2017 by doug with ADHD

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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In ADHD, Attitude Makes the Difference – But Then, There is Word Power — ADHD Tip O the Day 807

Posted on November 4, 2017 by doug with ADHD

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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Just About Everything About Coping with ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 803

Posted on September 30, 2017 by doug with ADHD

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 →

What Helps with ADHD? —ADD Tip o the Day 801

Posted on September 13, 2017 by doug with ADHD

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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Blurting out with ADHD. Did I Just Do It Again? — ADHD Tip O the Day 796

Posted on August 12, 2017 by doug with ADHD

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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Vacation! and ADHD. Vacation? — ADHD Tip o the Day 794

Posted on July 31, 2017 by doug with ADHD

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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Comprehensive Treatment for ADHD: An Update —ADHD Tip O the Day 789

Posted on June 23, 2017 by doug with ADHD

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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ADHD Strategies 40 Tips — Tip O the Day 781

Posted on May 14, 2017 by doug with ADHD

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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“Hurry!” – An Unpleasant ADHD Attitude— ADHD Tip O the Day 780

Posted on May 4, 2017 by doug with ADHD

Is being in a hurry an integral part of ADHD? Being in a hurry is unpleasant and inefficient. It is also not based on reality but it’s an attitude. The attitude generates the feeling, which generates the behavior, or perhaps … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Approach With ADHD (or without) — ADHD Tip O the Day 777

Posted on April 8, 2017 by doug with ADHD

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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Lists and ADHD, or Not? — ADHD Tip O the Day 776

Posted on April 1, 2017 by doug with ADHD

ADHD and To Do Lists? Some people have graduated from to do lists. God bless ’em! I don’t know how they do it. I can’t function without to do lists. The long list. The short list. The list of five. … Continue reading →

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One At A Time – – – ADHD Tip O the Day 773

Posted on March 28, 2017 by doug with ADHD

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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Myths and What It’s Like to Live with ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 767

Posted on February 5, 2017 by doug with ADHD

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 Self Esteem? A Plan for the New Year—ADHD Tip O the Day 760

Posted on December 31, 2016 by doug with ADHD

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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Using ADHD Strategies On the Job — ADHD Tip O the Day 757

Posted on December 17, 2016 by doug with ADHD

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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A whole bunch of stuff, including a valuable secret, related to ADHD— ADHD Tip O the Day 753

Posted on December 3, 2016 by doug with ADHD

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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Busy, Too Busy, Way Too Busy, Life with ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 746

Posted on October 4, 2016 by doug with ADHD

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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Bad Attitude with ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 744

Posted on September 29, 2016 by doug with ADHD

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 →

ADHD and Attitude Adjustment — ADHD Tip O the Day 743

Posted on September 24, 2016 by doug with ADHD

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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ADHD is a good thing to have. Isn’t it????— ADD Tip O the Day 732

Posted on August 2, 2016 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on July 30, 2016 by doug with ADHD

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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Getting Diagnosed with ADHD – and Life Before the Diagnosis. Part 2— ADHD Tip O the Day 729

Posted on July 15, 2016 by doug with ADHD

From Jeff – a comment on a previous post and on Ram’s comment on that post. (The embolding is my doing.) “Hi Doug. I have a different perspective from Ram’s that I thought I’d share. … Continue reading →

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Living with ADHD and Getting an ADHD Diagnosis — ADHD Tip O the Day 727

Posted on June 24, 2016 by doug with ADHD

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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Diagnosis of ADHD Can Be Upsetting — ADD Tip O the Day 725

Posted on June 18, 2016 by doug with ADHD

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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ADHD Makes Me Irritable — ADHD Tip O the Day 722

Posted on June 3, 2016 by doug with ADHD

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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Is It Really ADHD? DSM V and ADHD — ADD Tip O the Day 720

Posted on May 28, 2016 by doug with ADHD

“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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Just Be? With ADHD? — Tip O the Day 712

Posted on April 29, 2016 by doug with ADHD

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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Four Great ADHD Tips, Number Three — ADHD Tip O the Day 707

Posted on April 11, 2016 by doug with ADHD

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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Crusades, ADHD, Hyperfocus,Too Many Projects – Is it all a waste of time? — ADD Tip O the Day 692

Posted on February 9, 2016 by doug with ADHD

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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Flexibility and Perceptions with ADD ADHD — ADD Tip O the Day 686

Posted on January 16, 2016 by doug with ADHD

My ADD ADHD locks me into unpleasant things I needed to do my morning routine, and then exercise and shower, and then I had a one PM appointment. I was feeling rushed – hate that feeling. Then I realized there … Continue reading →

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Sleep, and Health, and ADD ADHD — ADD Tip O the Day 679

Posted on December 20, 2015 by doug with ADHD

Inadequate sleep makes ADD ADHD worse I’m a little more disorganized than usual, thus so is this post. Probably because I didn’t get enough sleep last night. Sleep is of fundamental importance to our health and well-being, but even more so with … Continue reading →

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The Free Secret of Weight Loss, Even with ADD ADHD — ADD Tip O the Day 678

Posted on December 17, 2015 by doug with ADHD

The Secret to Weight Loss OK, I won’t keep you in suspense any longer, here’s the secret: We are blessed with a wonderful salad bar, with decent mixed greens and all kinds of accompaniments. My favorites are olives, mushrooms, celery, and cucumbers. But … Continue reading →

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Irritability and ADD ADHD— ADD Tip O the Day 673

Posted on November 30, 2015 by doug with ADHD

This is a question I use often to help with my ADD ADHD irritability problem: Does it really matter? Often the answer … Continue reading →

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The Power of One, for ADD ADHD — ADD Tip O the Day 658

Posted on November 14, 2015 by doug with ADHD

List of One – for ADD ADHD Overwhelmed I was already overloaded when I got the notice that my gross receipts tax (New Mexico!) had not been paid for December, 2014. Think of the penalties! Think of all the research … Continue reading →

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Structure and Routine And Strategies for ADD ADHD — ADD Tip O the Day 656

Posted on October 31, 2015 by doug with ADHD

Structure and Strategies Structure is essential. I don’t consider it a strategy though. Not quite sure why. Probably because it is so basic. Basics include sleep, structure, exercise, and maybe getting outside, mediation or yoga or something like that. Basics … Continue reading →

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ADHD Medications: Side effects, Dangers, and other Boogey Men — ADD Tip O the Day 646

Posted on September 21, 2015 by doug with ADHD

Why we don’t take the medicine: Some people just don’t like to take medicines. It’s just a thing. OK. Some people think all medicines are harmful. Well, that’s OK, too, I guess. Some people are uninformed or misinformed. Well, … Continue reading →

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ADD ADHD Rocks! Or Does It Suck? — ADD Tip O the Day 643

Posted on September 11, 2015 by doug with ADHD

Does ADD ADHD rock or does it suck? A controversy! This is from my gifted buddy Ken (edited). My comments are in italics. Why ADHD rocks – surprising view of a freelancing expat Date: September 2, 2015 Author: justin.light@bigpond.com By … Continue reading →

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ADD ADHD Lies We Tell Ourselves — ADD Tip O the Day 641

Posted on September 5, 2015 by doug with ADHD

I’m busy. — No, you only have one thing to do. I don’t need to write it down. — Oh, really? It’ll be OK. — No, it won’t. I have plenty of time. — Yeah, right! How many ways can … Continue reading →

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ADD ADHD and Decisions — ADD Tip O the Day 638

Posted on August 26, 2015 by doug with ADHD

With ADD ADHD we have more trouble making decisions than vanillas do. There may be many reasons for this. We have shaky self esteem and maybe fear making another mistake. Maybe there are just too many choices. But part of … Continue reading →

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Attitudes in ADD ADHD – Warning: Intimate Material, Viewer Discretion Advised— ADD Tip O the Day 624

Posted on June 27, 2015 by doug with ADHD

Warning – Intimate Material, Viewer Discretion Advised We with ADD ADHD tend to say, and do, inappropriate things. This material may be inappropriate, but it’s such a good illustration of the effect of attitude that I have to share it. … Continue reading →

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ADD ADHD Terms and Definitions Controversy – ADD Tip o the Day 616

Posted on May 26, 2015 by doug with ADHD

Joe recently posted on the net: “ADD/ADHD is FICTION – NOT A REAL DISEASE GratefulEnergy Health Guide September 09, 2013 Before His Death, Father of ADHD Admitted it Was An Over-Diagnosed Disease” (well, anyway, i just came across … Continue reading →

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How I Screwed Up A Perfectly Good ADD ADHD Strategy – – – ADD Tip O the Day 615 #ADD #ADHD

Posted on May 23, 2015 by doug with ADHD

Puryear’s principles of human nature (this is number two or three or something) We struggle with a problem until we find something that works. Then we quit doing it. Or we screw it up. That’s what I did. Structure I … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Have Enough Time! – – – ADD Tip O the Day 613

Posted on May 16, 2015 by doug with ADHD

ADD ADHD and Time Pressure Here I am “retired” and still feeling that same old sense of time pressure, the fly wheel constantly spinning inside. And the damn old voice –“Hurry up! Rush! You have so much to do! You’ll … Continue reading →

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“As Soon As —” – An ADD ADHD Time Problem — ADD Tip O the Day 612

Posted on May 13, 2015 by doug with ADHD

“As Soon As—“ There are several things I want to do, “as soon as – — -” I want to start Spanish lessons again. I want to resume fishing. I want to cleanup the disarray in my … Continue reading →

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Helpful Things for ADD ADHD – Meditation Light??? – – – ADD Tip O the Day 611

Posted on May 10, 2015 by doug with ADHD

Three Helpful Things for ADD ADHD Everyone agrees that certain things are helpful for anyone but especially helpful for those of us with ADD ADHD: Exercise Sleep Meditation And I would add, getting out-of-doors. Meditation I’ve been practicing a simple … Continue reading →

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To Medicate Or Not To Medicate ADD ADHD. Is That The Question? — ADD Tip O The Day 603

Posted on April 12, 2015 by doug with ADHD

Would you like medication with that? Questions about strategies – are they enough? Questions about medicines – are they enough? My opinions: Some people just use strategies, and do OK. Some people, for various reasons, don’t like the … Continue reading →

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What Do You Believe About ADD ADHD? — ADD Tip O The Day 602

Posted on April 7, 2015 by doug with ADHD

People are interesting. Here’s how our minds work: We form a belief or an opinion based on our emotional response to an idea. Then we look for data to support it. This may be scientific evidence, Bible verses, or what … Continue reading →

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Scattered, Distracted, and Too Many Options for ADD ADHD — ADD Tip O the Day 598

Posted on March 21, 2015 by doug with ADHD

Isn’t Life Interesting! So Many Shiny Things To Choose From! I’m working on: Executive dysfunction and EFD ( executive function disorder) and ADD ADHD Food allergies and food coloring and ADD ADHD New York Times says childhood trauma can mimic … Continue reading →

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Are Natural Substances Safe? — ADD Tip O the Day 597

Posted on March 17, 2015 by doug with ADHD

Natural Substances Many people with ADD AHD are helped by medicine – Ritalin, Adderall, Strattera, etc.- but many are concerned about medication side effects. Some prefer “natural” substances but not all “natural” substances they use are safe. Here’s a report … Continue reading →

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Amphetamines for ADD ADHD: Follow-up. Plus, Foundations — ADD Tip O the Day 589

Posted on February 21, 2015 by doug with ADHD

Great Comment On Last Meds Post From Dr. Boerboom. Summary: Dexedrine is not very addictive/abusable. It has a low incidence of side effects. They are different from methylphenidate. Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) may cause side effects, but apparently not often. restlessness difficulty … Continue reading →

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An Excess of Blessings From ADD ADHD – – – ADD Tip O the Day 582

Posted on January 31, 2015 by doug with ADHD

Gifts, Benefits, and Blessings of ADD ADHD Have exhausted this topic for a moment. Got lots of good comments on both sides of the question. Thank you. But – I am overly blessed with the gifts of creativity and wide … Continue reading →

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Do We Really Need More Controversy About ADD ADHD Benefits and Gifts? — ADD ADHD Tip O the Day 580

Posted on January 24, 2015 by doug with ADHD

Aaron Smith said it very well: Aaron Smith ADHD Achievement Strategist & Motivational Coach “Like everything else in life, it’s easy to paint ADHD with a broad brush. Saying it’s “all bad” or “all good,” if only life were that … Continue reading →

Posted in add, ADD problems or symptoms, ADD strategies, adhd, ADHD problems, ADHD strategies, attitudes, controversies, distraction, dysfunctions, procrastination, strategies | Tagged ADD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, attention deficit, benefits, controversies, controversy, creativity, distractions, gifts, hyperfocus, procrastination, staying on task, strategies | 7 Comments

ADD ADHD and Goals-Can We Use Them? — ADD Tip O the Day 578

Posted on January 16, 2015 by doug with ADHD

Goals are important, whether we have ADD ADHD or not In prison ministry, we notice that many of the men do not have the concept of goals other than short term “I want this now”. Goals help us with focus, … Continue reading →

Posted in add, ADD problems or symptoms, ADD strategies, adhd, ADHD problems, ADHD strategies, attitudes, dysfunctions, organize, strategies | Tagged ADD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, attention deficit, goals, New Year, new year's, schedule, setting goals, to do list, to do lists | 15 Comments

You Can Keep Your @#$##@@ Benefits! – – – ADD Tip O the Day 575

Posted on January 6, 2015 by doug with ADHD

Different Opinions About the Benefits of ADD ADHD Yes, we do have different opinions and viewpoints, not surprising, and I appreciate all the comments. And I respect all the opinions, but – Here are my responses, from my viewpoint: 1. … Continue reading →

Posted in add, ADD problems or symptoms, adhd, ADHD problems, attitudes, controversies, dysfunctions | Tagged ADD, ADD controversies, ADHD, adhdcontroversies, adult add, adult adhd, attention deficit, benefits, controversies, controversy, gifts | 21 Comments

Goals, Self Abuse, and ADD ADHD– – – ADD Tip O the Day 573

Posted on December 30, 2014 by doug with ADHD

New Year’s Goals At the beginning of a new year, we often yield to the temptation to set new goals. We did this last year, and the year before, but we don’t seem to learn. How did that work out … Continue reading →

Posted in add, ADD problems or symptoms, ADD strategies, adhd, ADHD problems, ADHD strategies, attitudes, clutter, dysfunctions, medication, organize | Tagged ADD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, attention deficit, goals, medications, New Year, new year's, resolutions, stimulants, strategies | 7 Comments

Christmas and ADD ADHD — ADD Tip O the Day 571

Posted on December 24, 2014 by doug with ADHD

May each of you have a blessed Christmas – and if Christmas is not your holiday, I still pray you have a blessed Christmas day anyway and also your own holiday days. This is a good time to reflect on … Continue reading →

Posted in add, ADD strategies, adhd, ADHD strategies, attitudes | Tagged ADD, ADD and depression, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, and ADHD, attention deficit, benefits, benefits of add, depression, gifts of ADD, gifts of ADHD, positive attitude | 2 Comments

The Gifts and Benefits of ADD ADHD, Again – ADD Tip O the Day 570

Posted on December 20, 2014 by doug with ADHD

Different viewpoints Many of you do see ADD ADHD as a gift, and you focus on the benefits. I think focusing on the positives is a good strategy. I guess I take the positives for granted and focus on trying … Continue reading →

Posted in add, ADD problems or symptoms, adhd, ADHD problems, attitudes, controversies, dysfunctions | Tagged ADD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, attention deficit, benefits, benefits of add, controversies, gifts of ADD, gifts of ADHD, opinions | 9 Comments

Benefits of ADD ADHD — ADD Tip O the Day 568

Posted on December 16, 2014 by doug with ADHD

ADD ADHD as a gift? Christmas makes us think of gifts, hopefully among other things, and that reminds me of those who write about enjoying the gift of ADD ADHD. Yes, we do tend to be creative, think outside the … Continue reading →

Posted in add, ADD problems or symptoms, ADD strategies, adhd, ADHD problems, ADHD strategies, attitudes, controversies, dysfunctions, strategies | Tagged ADD, ADD ADHD a gift, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, attention deficit, benefits, gifts, strategies | 13 Comments

Moving with ADD ADHD – – – ADD Tip O the Day 562

Posted on November 24, 2014 by doug with ADHD

Are we having fun yet? Nothing tests a marriage quite like moving. Probably even more so with ADD ADHD. Strategies: 1. Recognize that your life is in turmoil. Your structure is gone. Your schedule is in disarray. You will barely … Continue reading →

Posted in add, ADD strategies, adhd, ADHD strategies, attitudes, marriage, strategies | Tagged ADD, add and marriage, add and relationships, ADD and stress, ADD strategies, ADHD, adhd and structure, adhd strategies, adult add, adult adhd, attention deficit, marriage and ADHD, relationships and ADHD, stress and ADHD, structure and ADD | 4 Comments

Trivializing ADD ADHD, part two from the NYT — ADD Tip O the Day 557

Posted on November 7, 2014 by doug with ADHD

Yes, ADD ADHD exists Dr. Friedman’s article contains a mixture of scientific tidbits which support the existence of ADD ADHD and the dismissal of its significance. His patient the lateuses Adderal to help her focus but can deletefocus for hours … Continue reading →

Posted in add, ADD problems or symptoms, ADD strategies, adhd, ADHD problems, ADHD strategies, attitudes, controversies, diagnosis, dysfunctions, educate yourself, medication, science, stimulants, strategies | Tagged ADD, ADD and science, ADHD, ADHD and boredom, ADHD and New York Times, adult add, adult adhd, and ADD, attention deficit, controversies, Dr. Friedman and ADHD, New York Times, science, strategies | 2 Comments

Stimulants and Religion, misuse and abuse – – – ADD Tip O the Day 548

Posted on October 4, 2014 by doug with ADHD

Part of today’s post is not really about ADD ADHD, but it’s important. My friend Ken sent a great post today; I have to use it. What do stimulants and religion have in common? 1. They can both be misused … Continue reading →

Posted in add, adhd, attitudes, controversies, educate yourself, medication, science, stimulants, studying and learning | Tagged ADD, ADD controversies, ADD medication, adderal, ADHD, adhd controversies, ADHD medicine, adult add, adult adhd, amphetamines, attention deficit, concerta, daytrana, ritalin, stimulant abuse, stimulant medication, stimulant medicine, stimulant misuse, stimulants, vyvanse | 2 Comments

More on Diet and ADD ADHD —ADD Tip o the Day 543

Posted on September 18, 2014 by doug with ADHD

We all have opinions We form our beliefs based on our feelings. Then we find data to support them, and ignore data that refutes them. Fortunately, there is science. This man seems to know what he’s talking about: Stephen … Continue reading →

Posted in add, adhd, attitudes, controversies, educate yourself, medication, science | Tagged ADD, ADD controversies, ADHD, adhd controversies, adult add, adult adhd, attention deficit, food additives, food coloring | 2 Comments

No Time to Think, Too Busy, Frantic, Overloaded — ADD Tip o the Day 542

Posted on September 15, 2014 by doug with ADHD

The New York Times The New York Times took some time off from bashing ADD, ADHD, Ritalin and the other medications to print this article, which explains a lot. Avoiding We make ourselves busy so we can avoid feelings or … Continue reading →

Posted in add, ADD problems or symptoms, ADD strategies, adhd, ADHD problems, ADHD strategies, attitudes, controversies, dysfunctions, strategies | Tagged ADD and busy, ADHD and busy, adult add, adult adhd, attention deficit, coping with ADD, coping with ADHD, New York Times and ADD, New York Times and ADHD | 1 Comment

ADD or ADHD -Label or Diagnosis? — ADD Tip o the Day 537

Posted on September 1, 2014 by doug with ADHD

We all have our attitudes Sometimes people have attitudes that seems strange to me, like about medications or diagnoses. But everybody is different, and we all see such things from our own viewpoints and experiences. The best comment I’ve read … Continue reading →

Posted in add, ADD problems or symptoms, adhd, ADHD problems, attitudes, controversies, diagnosis | Tagged add diagnosis, ADHD, adhd diagnosis, adult add, adult adhd, attention deficit, labeling, labels, stigma | 9 Comments

More on Food and ADD ADHD — ADD Tip o the day 533

Posted on August 23, 2014 by doug with ADHD

errors in thinking A common error is confusing correlation and cause. For example: The number of people who watch Fox news has risen in the last 10 years. The scores of American students on standardized tests have been falling over the same … Continue reading →

Posted in add, ADD problems or symptoms, adhd, attitudes, controversies, science | Tagged ADD, add and diet, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, attention deficit, coloration, diet and adhd, food | 7 Comments

Not Getting Things Done? – – – ADD Tip o the Day 528

Posted on August 9, 2014 by doug with ADHD

On not getting things done: My sister does not have ADD ADHD, but she sure comes up with some good tips. Thanks Lucy. Here’s her email: Doug, Am trying a new strategy & wonder if it … Continue reading →

Posted in add, ADD problems or symptoms, ADD strategies, adhd, ADHD problems, ADHD strategies, attitudes, distraction, dysfunctions, organize, procrastination, strategies | Tagged adult add, adult adhd, attention deficit, can't finish, coping with ADD, finish, finishing, procrastinate | 2 Comments

Rules: Friend or Enemy? – – – ADD Tip O the day 526

Posted on August 4, 2014 by doug with ADHD

Some of my current rules – these are essential: 1. When I write an appointment in my appointment book, put down both the time and the activity; either one without the other is not very useful. Double check to make … Continue reading →

Posted in add, ADD problems or symptoms, ADD strategies, adhd, ADHD problems, ADHD strategies, attitudes, dysfunctions | Tagged ADD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, appointment book, rules for ADD, rules for ADHD, strategies | 4 Comments

Trying Medications for ADD ADHD — ADD Tip o the Day 523

Posted on July 28, 2014 by doug with ADHD

ADD ADHD medication question: Recently posted: “My doctor is prescribing buproprion for adhd. Is this experimental? Am I a Guinea Pig?” My response: buproprion is a well known antidepressant that works on the same neurotransmitters as the stimulants, and … Continue reading →

Posted in add, adhd, attitudes, controversies, educate yourself, medication | Tagged ADD, ADD and medicine, adderal, ADHD, ADHD and medicine, adult add, adult adhd, buproprion, daytrana, ritalin, stimulants, vyvanse | 12 Comments

Do You Know the Principles of Humanity? — ADD Tip o the Day 522

Posted on July 26, 2014 by doug with ADHD

PRINCIPLES OF HUMANITY 1. If we struggle and struggle with a problem, and finally find something we can do that works, the next thing we will do is stop doing it. 2. People will choose up sides, and make it … Continue reading →

Posted in add, ADD problems or symptoms, adhd, ADHD problems, attitudes, relationships | Tagged ADD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, attention, attention deficit, coping with ADD, Problems, stress | 3 Comments

Don’t Need Structure — ADD Tip o the Day 519

Posted on July 15, 2014 by doug with ADHD

Escape from structure Camil and others write about being free of structure, “Relief from all this silly rules.” And “Just let my mind fly anywhere it wants to.” That sounds wonderful to me, and now that I’m retired, seems like … Continue reading →

Posted in add, ADD strategies, ADHD strategies, attitudes, clutter, controversies, organize, strategies | Tagged add and structure, adhd and structure, adult add, adult adhd, attention deficit, coping with ADD, coping with ADHD, disorder, structure | 9 Comments

Women and ADD ADHD part 2 — ADD Tip o the Day 509

Posted on June 15, 2014 by doug with ADHD

Follow up from homey (slightly edited): “If it’s bothering you enough to want to change it” is a big one. I have a family member who doesn’t write anything down and she frequently gets herself in BIG trouble. We both came to the … Continue reading →

Posted in add, ADD problems or symptoms, ADD strategies, adhd, ADHD problems, ADHD strategies, attitudes, controversies | Tagged add contorversies, add in women, ADD problems, adhd in women, adult add, adult adhd, attention deficit, coping with ADD, living with ADHD | 2 Comments

Women and ADD ADHD — ADD Tip o the Day 506

Posted on June 5, 2014 by doug with ADHD

Too Disorganized I enjoyed meeting again with my friend, the lovely lady who claims that she’s too disorganized to get organized, or to use any of the tips or strategies. She says she doesn’t have shirt pockets, although she guesses she … Continue reading →

Posted in add, ADD problems or symptoms, ADD strategies, adhd, ADHD problems, ADHD strategies, attitudes, organize, strategies | Tagged ADHD problems, adhd strategies, adult add, adult adhd, attention deficit, coping, coping with ADD, living with ADHD, strategies | 11 Comments

Beliefs and ADD ADHD, Controversies, part four – – – ADD Tip o the Day 505

Posted on June 2, 2014 by doug with ADHD

A long article from derek halpern says it better than I have, here’s an excerpt: Here’s The Big Reason Why People Don’t Change Their Minds When Confronted With New Data It’s proven that when we’re confronted with information that … Continue reading →

Posted in add, adhd, attitudes, controversies, educate yourself, science | Tagged ADD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, adult attention deficit, attention, attention deficit, information on adhd, living with ADHD | 5 Comments

ADD ADHD Controversies part two— ADHD Tip o the day 502

Posted on May 26, 2014 by doug with ADHD

Confusing correlation and cause; confusing cause and effect The blog claiming that French children do not have ADD ADHD carries a number of comments from people observing that when children in their classroom are provided structure and discipline they behave well. They conclude that children actually … Continue reading →

Posted in add, adhd, attitudes, controversies | Tagged ADD, ADHD, adhd and structure, adhd misconceptions, adult add, adult adhd, attention deficit, living with ADHD, tips for adhd | 3 Comments

ADD ADHD Controversy and Other FlimFlams – ADD Tip o the Day 501

Posted on May 24, 2014 by doug with ADHD

Regarding recent writings questioning the diagnosis of ADD, ADHD and the possible misuse of Ritalin and other medications: Why is there such an increase in diagnosis of ADD ADHD in children? Increased awareness of ADD ADHD? Increased expectations of children, … Continue reading →

Posted in add, ADD problems or symptoms, attitudes, controversies, educate yourself | Tagged ADD, ADHD, adhd controversies, adult add, adult adhd, attention deficit, drugs, medications, ritalin | 14 Comments

Labeling? Do you want to be labeled? — ADD Tip o the Day 490

Posted on April 19, 2014 by doug with ADHD

New Controversy More recent controversy about ADD ADHD – about the harm of “labeling”. Is there a difference between a label and a diagnosis? Boy, when I got a label I grabbed it and held on – “Oh, I have … Continue reading →

Posted in add, adhd, attitudes, controversies, educate yourself | Tagged ADD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, attention, deficit, diagnosis, label, stigma | 5 Comments

Beliefs, Where Do They Come From? — ADD Tip o the Day 487

Posted on April 9, 2014 by doug with ADHD

According to research, we all do this, ADD ADHD or not: Most of our beliefs come from our emotional responses; we then dig up data to support them. If we come across information that refutes or doesn’t support our belief, … Continue reading →

Posted in add, adhd, attitudes, controversies, educate yourself, science | Tagged ADD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, arguments, attention, beliefs, controversies, deficit | 3 Comments

Errors About ADD ADHD? — ADD Tip o the Day 486

Posted on April 7, 2014 by doug with ADHD

Re recent outburst of sensationalized articles against the diagnosis and the treatment of ADD ADHD: “Kids are being given medicines to control their behavior.” No, kids are given medicines so that they can control their behavior – not get in … Continue reading →

Posted in add, ADD problems or symptoms, adhd, attitudes, controversies, dysfunctions, educate yourself, medication | Tagged ADD, ADHD, attention, attention deficit, contoversy, deficit, drugging, information, medicines | 17 Comments

The Non-strategy ADD ADHD Strategy — ADD Tip o the Day 485

Posted on April 5, 2014 by doug with ADHD

We need strategies to deal with our ADD ADHD problems, but what if it doesn’t have to be a problem in the first place? Sometimes it’s our attitude or our assumptions that make something into a problem. Tom has a … Continue reading →

Posted in add, ADD problems or symptoms, ADD strategies, adhd, attitudes, strategies | Tagged ADD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, attention, attitude, deficit, perception, problem | 6 Comments

Overcoming Overwhelmed — ADD Tip o the Day 484

Posted on April 2, 2014 by doug with ADHD

Structure: Routine,Schedule With my ADD ADHD I need structure, which comes from routine and schedule. Some people don’t like routine and schedule; it makes them feel confined and they prefer free wheeling and spontaneous. For me, that is not freedom, … Continue reading →

Posted in add, ADD problems or symptoms, ADD strategies, adhd, attitudes, dysfunctions, organize, strategies | Tagged ADD, ADHD, adult adhd, attention, deficit, disorganized, routine, schedule, structure | 6 Comments

ADD ADHD Myths, Controveries, and Fantasies — Tip o the Day 481

Posted on March 24, 2014 by doug with ADHD

My new book, “The World Is Flat, The Round Earth Is a Communist Conspiracy and Ritalin Will Make Your Ears Fall Off”, will be out soon. I expect it to be an immediate best seller, and certainly featured in the … Continue reading →

Posted in add, attitudes, controversies, educate yourself, science | Tagged ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, attention, controversy, false, lies, myths | 4 Comments

ADD ADHD Ideas from Others, and Endorsements — ADD Tip o the Day 462

Posted on January 27, 2014 by doug with ADHD

The purpose of the books is to help people with ADD ADHD live better, tho I admit there is no objection to making a profit too . This nice note is from my sister, who does not have ADD or … Continue reading →

Posted in add, ADD problems or symptoms, ADD strategies, attitudes, organize, strategies | Tagged ADD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, attention, comments, decisions, lists, strategies | 2 Comments

ADD and ADHD and Change and Retirement and Structure and Menopause and and and — Add Tip o the Day 456

Posted on January 13, 2014 by doug with ADHD

Trying to do too much, typical ADD. I want to address that, and further address the great suggestions/questions I got, and also the new NYT article on ADHD and ritalin etc, and and — don’t you see? This could turn … Continue reading →

Posted in add, ADD problems or symptoms, ADD strategies, attitudes, dysfunctions, strategies | Tagged ADD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, attention, menopause, organize, schedule, structure | 3 Comments

ADD ADHD and the New York Times, part one — ADD Tip o the Day 449

Posted on December 17, 2013 by doug with ADHD

NYT Dec.15,2013 Headlines: The Selling of Attention Deficit Disorder The Number of Diagnoses Soared Amid a 20-Year Drug Marketing Campaign the article clik Could this be a confusion of correlation with cause? (Other possible headlines: Soared amid 20 years of … Continue reading →

Posted in add, attitudes, controversies, educate yourself, medication | 6 Comments

Busy — ADD Tip o the Day 442

Posted on November 23, 2013 by doug with ADHD

If we have ADD or ADHD we tend to find ourselves busy, overloaded, even overwhelmed. from Lou Ann: Doing more only to do less — do we glorify busy? Author Tim Kreider believes ‘Our frantic days are really just a … Continue reading →

Posted in add, ADD problems or symptoms, attitudes, dysfunctions | Tagged ADD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, attention, busy, college, deficit, overloaded | 7 Comments

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