Tag Archives: ADD strategies

Combinations and ADHD Symptoms — ADHD Tip O the Day 997

Posted on March 11, 2022 by doug with ADHD

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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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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Breaks and ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 962

Posted on June 21, 2021 by doug with ADHD

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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The Rule for ADD ADHD — ADD Tip O the Day 609

Posted on May 3, 2015 by doug with ADHD

The ADD ADHD Problem I keep losing my car in parking lots. (Some of you might note that this problem is not limited to ADD ADHD) The Strategy  When I park the car, say OUT LOUD where it is -“3rd … Continue reading →

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ADD ADHD and Eating Mangoes??? — ADD Tip O the Day 574

Posted on January 2, 2015 by doug with ADHD

ADD ADHD and No Patience I love mangoes but I rarely eat them.  Peeling a mango is a hassle.                                     Don’t we all want instant gratification with minimal effort? A Revelation Then I had a … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Messed Up Again with ADD ADHD– – – ADD Tip o the Day 527

Posted on August 4, 2014 by doug with ADHD

messed this up too, this was not supposed to be posted yet. Don’t get upset, I’ll post it in a few days.

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Piddling with ADD ADHD — ADD Tip o the Day 515

Posted on July 5, 2014 by doug with ADHD

Do you piddle? I was going through my emails, deleting some and putting some into folders, which is like touching the same piece of paper twice, not really doing anything. I paid a bill and made a few to–do notes.  I … Continue reading →

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The stress of coping with ADD — ADD Tip o the Day 273

Posted on June 11, 2012 by doug with ADHD

She had read the book, and said, “It seems like you try so hard, it might be easier to just have ADD.”         or ADHD. Well, no. A) if I didn’t have strategies and keep working at it, my whole life … Continue reading →

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Slogans —- ADD Tip o the day 224

Posted on February 23, 2012 by doug with ADHD

We all have self talk, don’t we? It can harm us or be a useful tool. These are some slogans I’ve found useful in self talk: 1. Do it now, do it right, do the hard part first. 2. I … Continue reading →

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ADD and spirituality —- ADD Tip o the day 220

Posted on February 16, 2012 by doug with ADHD

What do we mean by spirituality?  (forget Webster).  Spirituality means to me at least an acknowledgement that there is something beyond our direct recognition that has an influence in our lives and which in some way we can pay attention to and … Continue reading →

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Distraction — ADD Tip o the day 135

Posted on August 21, 2011 by doug with ADHD

My wife and I had a running disagreement about my colleges grades, she thought I was putting myself down and saying they were worse than they were.  So I ordered my transcript.  I didn’t know that I had ADD when … Continue reading →

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Your life can be better — ADD Tip o the day 134

Posted on August 19, 2011 by doug with ADHD

My daughter just told me that one of my reviewers had commented to her that he felt sorry for me after reading the book.  That’s one of the things I was afraid of and I tried to address it and … Continue reading →

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Criticism and ADD — ADD Tip o the day 131

Posted on August 13, 2011 by doug with ADHD

When I’m getting criticised, I tend to wall off and not hear well.  Even more so if I’m getting pressured to do something, which often feels like criticism, as does plain helpful suggestions or advice. Since I have ADD, or … Continue reading →

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Problem, Strategy, Rule, Habit? ADD Tip o the day 112

Posted on June 28, 2011 by doug with ADHD

I often write checks on  my wife’s checkbook.  I often make errors in arithmetic.  This causes her headaches.  So her strategy was to ask me to use the calculator.  I agreed.  Next I would need to make this a rule and … Continue reading →

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Diagnosis Part 2 —-Tip o the day 32

Posted on December 28, 2010 by doug with ADHD

    procrastination, losing things, forgetting things, arriving late, saying and doing things impulsively and  inappropriately, failing responsibilities and breaking promises.                  lacking patience, can’t finish things, things don’t turn out  right.                                         feeling pressured, rushed, frantic, overwhelmed, disorganized.  sometimes demoralized. Well, doesn’t everyone … Continue reading →

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first tip o the day

Posted on November 6, 2010 by doug with ADHD
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