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Science and ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 928

Posted on November 2, 2020 by doug with ADHD

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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Sleep and ADHD, and Now, the Virus — ADHD Tip O the Day 894

Posted on March 12, 2020 by doug with ADHD

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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An ADHD Christmas — ADHD Tip O the Day 882

Posted on December 24, 2019 by doug with ADHD

  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

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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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 →

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The New ADHD Diet — ADHD Tip O the Day 779

Posted on April 27, 2017 by doug with ADHD

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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Medication, Science and ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 771

Posted on March 18, 2017 by doug with ADHD

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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Be Prepared, if you have ADHD, even if you’re not a Boy Scout — ADHD Tip O the Day 761

Posted on January 6, 2017 by doug with ADHD

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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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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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 →

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ADHD and Bio Feedback and Other Science— ADHD Tip O the Day 706

Posted on April 9, 2016 by doug with ADHD

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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Changing From ADD ADHD – – – ADD Tip O the Day 699

Posted on March 12, 2016 by doug with ADHD

Changes For years, I’ve been using “ADD ADHD” because I thought it would address more readers and possibly produce more hits. Under the new DSM V system, it’s now called       Attention – Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.  You then specify Combined presentation, Predominantly … Continue reading →

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Amphetamines ??? — ADD Tip O the Day 659

Posted on November 17, 2015 by doug with ADHD

Adderall is crystal meth! This is not accurate, but it does make a sensational headline.  It’s from a recent post on the net. Adderall and meth are not the same, but they’re pretty similar.  And so–???? If it helps you and … Continue reading →

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Rules Can Help You With ADD ADHD: a follow up – – – ADD Tip O the Day 651

Posted on October 8, 2015 by doug with ADHD

My wife is back!   Thank God! But I didn’t unravel.  I give the credit to the rules, although having the structure of writing on the next book was also helpful. Report on the rules: No alcohol.  – I scored 100% on this … Continue reading →

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Is ADHD A Disorder? — ADD Tip O the Day 647

Posted on September 25, 2015 by doug with ADHD

I found this on the net.  The link is below if you want to watch it.  I didn’t. “ADHD As A Difference In Cognition, Not A Disorder: Stephen Tonti at TEDxCMU” Well, it is a difference.  It’s a difference that … Continue reading →

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