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ADHD Key Points — ADHD Tip O the Day 1000

Posted on March 31, 2022 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on March 26, 2022 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on March 21, 2022 by doug with ADHD

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

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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Taking It Easy? — ADHD Tip O the Day 996

Posted on February 23, 2022 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on February 14, 2022 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on February 3, 2022 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on January 19, 2022 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on January 8, 2022 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on January 1, 2022 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on December 27, 2021 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on December 11, 2021 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on December 1, 2021 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on November 13, 2021 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on November 3, 2021 by doug with ADHD

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

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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How to Make Decisions — ADHD Tip O the Day 982

Posted on October 19, 2021 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on October 12, 2021 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on October 6, 2021 by doug with ADHD

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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What to do about my forgetfulness and absentmindfullness? — ADHD Tip O the Day 975

Posted on September 13, 2021 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on September 6, 2021 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on September 2, 2021 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on August 16, 2021 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on August 9, 2021 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on August 2, 2021 by doug with ADHD

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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Women and ADHD part two — ADHD Tip O the Day 966

Posted on July 19, 2021 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on July 13, 2021 by doug with ADHD

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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Coping with ADHD Stress — ADHD Tip O the Day 961

Posted on June 14, 2021 by doug with ADHD

Living with ADHD is stressful. (So is living with someone with ADHD.) Meditation, breaks, getting outdoors, exercise, are all helpful. Some of my favorite tools for stress or anxiety are breathing tools. Here’s my latest favorite. Think what you want … Continue reading →

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ADHD and Time – ADHD Tip O the Day 959

Posted on May 31, 2021 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on May 26, 2021 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on May 17, 2021 by doug with ADHD

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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Assumptions, Premises, and Illusions — ADHD Tip O the Day 954

Posted on May 4, 2021 by doug with ADHD

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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Parenting — ADHD Tip O the Day 950

Posted on April 5, 2021 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on March 29, 2021 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on March 22, 2021 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on March 15, 2021 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on March 8, 2021 by doug with ADHD

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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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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Venting — ADHD Tip O the Day 938

Posted on January 12, 2021 by doug with ADHD

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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Update on ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 936.1

Posted on December 29, 2020 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on December 28, 2020 by doug with ADHD

Overindulge? With ADHD? — ADHD Tip O the Day 935

Posted on December 21, 2020 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on December 15, 2020 by doug with ADHD

‘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

Posted on December 15, 2020 by doug with ADHD

ADHD Hypersensitivity — ADHD Tip O the Day 929

Posted on November 10, 2020 by doug with ADHD

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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More on ADHD Emotions — ADHD Tip O the Day 925

Posted on October 13, 2020 by doug with ADHD

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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ADHD Emotions Part 3— ADHD Tip O the Day 923

Posted on September 29, 2020 by doug with ADHD

Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria as a part of ADHD Do I have RSD? I don’t know. I reread the article, it says usually the crashes just last for hours, mine last a day or two. Still, I’m certainly overly sensitive and … Continue reading →

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ADHD Emotions, Part Two — ADHD Tip O the Day 922

Posted on September 22, 2020 by doug with ADHD

“Rejection sensitive dysphoria is not a formal diagnosis, but rather one of the most common and disruptive manifestations of emotional dysregulation — a common but under-researched and oft-misunderstood symptom of ADHD, particularly in adults.” I read this article and dismissed … Continue reading →

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ADHD and Emotions — ADHD Tip O the Day 921

Posted on September 15, 2020 by doug with ADHD

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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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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Marijuana and ADHD? — ADHD Tip O the Day 918

Posted on August 23, 2020 by doug with ADHD

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

Posted on August 18, 2020 by doug with ADHD

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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Misdiagnosed ADHD? — ADHD Tip O the Day 914

Posted on August 5, 2020 by doug with ADHD

Misdiagnosed ADHD? A friend asked if his bipolar diagnosis could actually be misdiagnosed ADHD. ADHD has many comorbidities, other problems that frequently occur with it. Bipolar (used to be manic depressive) is a major one. In US adults, 1 to … Continue reading →

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ADHD Changes — ADHD Tip O the Day 913

Posted on July 28, 2020 by doug with ADHD

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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Dystechnologia and ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 912

Posted on July 21, 2020 by doug with ADHD

Dystechnologia is not an official part of ADHD. But I sure have it, and I think it’s one of the frequently occurring comorbidities. Could result from our symptoms, lack of focus, etc., or could be related to the same brain … Continue reading →

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Letting Things Slide — ADHD Tip O the Day 911

Posted on July 18, 2020 by doug with ADHD

It’s a long ADHD story, sad but true, and instructional. I publish my books on KDP, a subsidiary of Amazon. Their authors’ page lists all the books and their status. I looked at it several times, but not carefully. It … Continue reading →

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ADHD Time — ADHD Tip O the Day 910

Posted on July 9, 2020 by doug with ADHD

How I spend my time; a typical 24 hours: Screwing around on the computer. 2.5 hours Sleeping? … Continue reading →

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Does ADHD Medication Help With —? — ADHD Tip O the Day 909

Posted on July 1, 2020 by doug with ADHD

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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Clumsy with ADHD? — ADHD Tip O the Day 907

Posted on June 16, 2020 by doug with ADHD

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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ADHD Medication — Tip O the Day 905

Posted on June 3, 2020 by doug with ADHD

The Question Was, “What should I expect when I start ADHD medication?” Between two hours and two days you should notice more focus and more motivation and more follow through. You probably won’t get any side effects, but if you … Continue reading →

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Report on My Retreat —ADHD Tip O the Day 904

Posted on May 26, 2020 by doug with ADHD

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

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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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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ADHD Mantras — ADHD Tip o the Day 864

Posted on July 18, 2019 by doug with ADHD

Using Mantras for ADHD I don’t know about you, but I don’t wake up and leap out of bed bright and ready to go anymore. I stumble into the bathroom, answer the pressing physical demand that has my attention and … Continue reading →

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There Is a Solution to the Problem— ADHD Tip O the Day 848

Posted on February 18, 2019 by doug with ADHD

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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Ram’s Comment—ADHD Tip O the Day 844

Posted on January 19, 2019 by doug with ADHD

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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Stuck again – ADHD Tip O the Day 814

Posted on March 1, 2018 by doug with ADHD

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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ADHD– Strategies -Do They Really Work? Three Tips — ADHD Tip O the Day 810

Posted on December 13, 2017 by doug with ADHD

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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“Are We Overdiagnosing and Overtreating ADHD?” – Part Two— ADHD Tip O the Day 786

Posted on June 6, 2017 by doug with ADHD

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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A New Approach to My ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 765

Posted on January 29, 2017 by doug with ADHD

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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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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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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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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More and more and more ADHD pictures — ADD Tip O the Day 717

Posted on May 17, 2016 by doug with ADHD

OK, I’m swamped, over my head, behind – does that sound like ADHD? Strategy: punt. So my post is just some ADHD pictures that are too good to waste but haven’t fit into any … Continue reading →

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More Apps for ADHD – – – ADD Tip O the Day 710

Posted on April 23, 2016 by doug with ADHD

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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Yes, You read it. But how much do you remember? — ADD Tip O the Day 695

Posted on February 21, 2016 by doug with ADHD

How to read effectively I am blessed with the ability to read fast. I’ve read a lot of books, and I can get through most books quickly. But like most gifts, there’s a downside. It’s a blessing if I’m reading … Continue reading →

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My New Year’s Resolution — ADD Tip O the Day 681

Posted on December 28, 2015 by doug with ADHD

First, I hope you each have a wonderful 2016. Keep identifying problems and working on strategies. It’s bound to help. My New Year’s resolution is not to make any New Year’s resolution. They don’t work for me, probably because of my … Continue reading →

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Flyfishing with ADD ADHD, and LIfe As She Is — ADD Tip O the Day 632

Posted on July 29, 2015 by doug with ADHD

Is fly fishing a metaphor for life with ADD ADHD? I don’t think fly fishing is as hard as they say, but with ADD ADHD it sure can be harder. When you are fly fishing, there are many things that … Continue reading →

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Toxic — ADD Tip o the Day 419

Posted on September 4, 2013 by doug with ADHD

Some people are toxic for us and it is better to avoid or minimize contact. A christmas card once a year can be a good way to stay in contact. or not. I also recommend, the Dance of Anger, by … Continue reading →

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Topics from ADDerWorld —- ADD Tip o the Day 291

Posted on July 21, 2012 by doug with ADHD

ADDerWorld is a great website – clik here-for us with ADD or ADHD. Three current topics caught my eye – addiction to games, can’t clean room, and self flogging. I was addicted to computer games, war games, loved them. Fun, challenging, … Continue reading →

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Notes — ADD Tip o the Day 286

Posted on July 9, 2012 by doug with ADHD

With ADD or ADHD taking notes is essential, like making lists. But we need strategies even for that. For notes to be useful, they need to be legible, understandable, and locatable. 1. I use the index cards that are always … Continue reading →

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Willpower #4 —- ADD Tip o the day 267

Posted on May 28, 2012 by doug with ADHD

I’m reading a great book, Willpower, by Baumeister. We start each morning with a pool of psychic energy, which gets depleted during the day each time we resist a temptation or make a decision. So we become more and more vulnerable … Continue reading →

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Stuck with ADD — ADD Tip o the day 253

Posted on April 27, 2012 by doug with ADHD

With ADD or ADHD we can easily become stuck or paralyzed. Sometimes I just can’t get started on anything. I wrote about ‘the one fork strategy’; just pick one very small thing and do it. A man responded, ‘My wife would not be happy at … Continue reading →

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Memory aids — ADD TIp o the day 242

Posted on April 4, 2012 by doug with ADHD

With ADD or ADHD our problem is focus and not really memory, so it’s paradoxical that we need memory aids, but we do. Otherwise, we don’t remember, and then—— I wear a black elastic on my wrist to remind me … Continue reading →

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ADD and rule number 7 —ADD tip o the day 219

Posted on February 14, 2012 by doug with ADHD

A businessman was sitting in the office of a CEO when the secretary burst in – ” Excuse me for interrupting but there’s a big problem! Joe just called and he said -so and so and so on–“ The CEO listened … Continue reading →

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Cause or effect? ADD Tip o the day 206

Posted on January 18, 2012 by doug with ADHD

I see a lot of confusion, even among scientists, about cause and effect. Recently heard a great lecture on the negative effects of stress on our bodies, brains, and minds. Dr. said that studies show that people who take short … Continue reading →

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OCD and ADD — ADD Tip o the day 165

Posted on October 24, 2011 by doug with ADHD

OCD and ADD (or ADHD) are different things, but they have some things in common-perfectionism and procrastination, for example. If we have ADD, a small dose of OCD can be quite helpful – we are more likely to pay attention … Continue reading →

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Getting started with ADD — ADD Tip o the day 164

Posted on October 21, 2011 by doug with ADHD

Stuck. Paralyzed. Stagnating. Avoiding. Procrastinating. All of the above. Procrastinating is one of the hallmarks of ADD or ADHD, but we don’t even always recognize when we are doing it, and even when we do we can still be … Continue reading →

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Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! — ADD Tip o the day 160

Posted on October 12, 2011 by doug with ADHD

I feel like there is a big fly wheel turning inside, and it never stops. The sound it makes is Hurry! Hurry! Hurry. My wife and I were on vacation, and I was waiting for her to get ready so … Continue reading →

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Public speaking and ADD -ADD Tip o the day 150

Posted on September 20, 2011 by doug with ADHD

Some just called and asked for a prescription for propranolol for stage fright, anxiety before public speaking. This is a beta blocker, often used by musicians and other performers before a performance. It counter acts nor epinephrine and blocks anxiety … Continue reading →

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Decide the night before — ADD Tip o the day 148

Posted on September 16, 2011 by doug with ADHD

The list of five is a crucial strategy. Then we need to pick one. For many of us coping with ADD or ADHD it is good to make the list and pick one the night before. When we wake up … Continue reading →

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Handwriting — ADD Tip o the day 147

Posted on September 14, 2011 by doug with ADHD

Believe it or not, my handwriting continues to get better. It is almost semi legible most of the time now. I just had this fantastic insight- if I want my handwriting to be better I need to focus some of my attention on how … Continue reading →

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Will power part 3 — ADD Tip o the day 144

Posted on September 8, 2011 by doug with ADHD

Since we know that if we have ADD or ADHD we are impulsive and impatient and not strong on will power, we have to be careful – the example I’m using is in buying a car, but this applies to … Continue reading →

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denial and avoidance — ADD Tip o the day 116

Posted on July 11, 2011 by doug with ADHD

I think we ADDers might use denial and avoidance more than the average person, though they aren’t integral parts of ADD. I found a proofreader, and we reached an agreement, and I sent him the book to work on. … Continue reading →

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Try harder! —– Tip o the day 114

Posted on July 2, 2011 by doug with ADHD

If we are coping with ADD or ADHD, we have heard that all our life:”You need to try harder!” We learned to say it to ourself. Problem is, it doesn’t work. What we need is to try smarter, which with … 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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Worst case — ADD Tip o the day 111

Posted on June 23, 2011 by doug with ADHD

When I’m worried about something I have several strategies. One of them is to ask, “What’s the worst thing that could happen?” Then I ask, “And what would I do then?” And then I make a plan. So I am … Continue reading →

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Just stop! — ADD Tip o the day 107

Posted on June 11, 2011 by doug with ADHD

It started off as one of those days, early, when I stubbed my toe on a middle of the night bathroom run. Then the paper hadn’t come yet. And I’d forgotten to set up my breakfast things the night before. … Continue reading →

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We don’t see it — ADD Tip o the day 102

Posted on May 27, 2011 by doug with ADHD

I just finished draft 17 for the book. I’d thought it would need a little tweaking, maybe a typo here and there, maybe a little polishing at a few points. Wrong! A lot of tweaking, and several sections needed complete … Continue reading →

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Stress — ADD Tip o the day 100

Posted on May 22, 2011 by doug with ADHD

What do we do when things get stressful? We focus on the problems and forget to do the things that help us handle stress! Our first week of vacation was a little rough; some things weren’t going well. After a while, … Continue reading →

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The power of lists — ADD Tip o the day 99

Posted on May 20, 2011 by doug with ADHD

I like lists. I need lists. I make lists all day long. Couldn’t function without them. It’s not just the list, having it as a guideline and for structure, but it’s also in the making of the list. To make … Continue reading →

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Pecking away —ADD Tip o the day 98

Posted on May 18, 2011 by doug with ADHD

I am not getting to do as much on the book as I would like right now, but I am pecking away. I do a little bit every day and it is amazing how it adds up. So one small … Continue reading →

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ADD in women — ADD Tip o the day 97

Posted on May 16, 2011 by doug with ADHD

ADD or ADHD starts in childhood. Boys tend to have the hyperactive type, so they get diagnosed or punished or expelled, whatever, they get noticed. Girls tend to have the “inattentive” type, they just sit there and daydream and don’t … Continue reading →

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Know your limitations — ADD Tip o the day 95

Posted on May 12, 2011 by doug with ADHD

I think that I’m a good writer. It’is probably useful to me to think that, but unfortunately, I know, or perhaps better, I know that unfortunately, it is not true. I am a lousy writer. I am in the middle … Continue reading →

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Stay ahead — ADD Tip o the day 92

Posted on May 7, 2011 by doug with ADHD

The other day I noticed I was quite a bit ahead on my to do things, and how good it felt, comfortable and relaxed. The next day was the opposite, I was behind and feeling kind of pressured and overloaded. … Continue reading →

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Time management? —- ADD Tip o the day 91

Posted on May 5, 2011 by doug with ADHD

We tend to underestimate the time it will take to do something or to get somewhere. We are not good at it. One of the several reasons is that we estimate based on the assumption that there will be no … Continue reading →

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Frustration ADD Tip o the day 85

Posted on April 23, 2011 by doug with ADHD

Computers are wonderful, aren’t they? We can do so many things with them that we never could do before we had them. This blog is just one example. So I guess we just put up with the fact that they … Continue reading →

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Perception —– ADD Tip o the day 83

Posted on April 19, 2011 by doug with ADHD

Perception, attitude, self talk – they all run together. The new agers say that we create our own reality, reality is in the eye of the beholder. It’s early morning; I can say I have a hard day ahead … Continue reading →

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Plan B — ADD Tip o the day 81

Posted on April 14, 2011 by doug with ADHD

It is good to have a plan B, or maybe its a plan C. We get anxious about the future. Life is full of uncertainty. We are often worried about a problem or a decision. So it is good to … Continue reading →

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enjoy the good —ADD tip o the day 62

Posted on April 12, 2011 by doug with ADHD

Life can be hard sometimes, for anyone, though it tends to be harder for those of us coping with ADD or ADHD. I think one of ways we can cope with that is to enjoy the good times. We need … Continue reading →

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pressure — ADD tip o the day 76

Posted on April 4, 2011 by doug with ADHD

I was feeling a lot of pressure to get the book finished by the end of April. Two separate very wise women pointed out that this pressure was self imposed. There really is no pressure. There is no real deadline. … Continue reading →

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scraps of paper –ADD Tip o the day 75

Posted on April 2, 2011 by doug with ADHD

“Let me find a scrap of paper to write that down on.” I don’t do that anymore. Never could find that scrap after I’d written something down. Carry index cards in my pocket, with an organized system for using … Continue reading →

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Anchors — ADD Tip o the day 73

Posted on March 29, 2011 by doug with ADHD

Anchors are reminders to do something that I need to remember to do pretty often. It could be to check my blood sugar, or to say a special prayer, or to do a special exercise, or to tell my beautiful … Continue reading →

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You are special —ADD Tip o the day 71

Posted on March 23, 2011 by doug with ADHD

As an old friend of mine always used to say, “I never cease to be amazed that —-“, we are all so different and we are all so much alike. That applies to humans on the grand scale, and to … Continue reading →

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Stuck again again —-ADD Tip o the day 69

Posted on March 19, 2011 by doug with ADHD

When we are paralyzed, because of the big thing we are procrastinating on, then step two is to break the big thing into the smallest possible steps. Then do one. Ideally, do the hardest one first, but it doesn’t have … Continue reading →

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Stuck again —– ADD Tip o the day 68

Posted on March 17, 2011 by doug with ADHD

Here’s one of the ways we get stuck: we feel overwhelmed by a big important task, so we procrastinate. Just can’t get started. But we have a lot of other things to do. But instead of doing them, we are … Continue reading →

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A new rule —– ADD Tip o the day 66

Posted on March 11, 2011 by doug with ADHD

I need to carry some medicines with me, so I carry them in a pretty little tin Altoid gum box in my pocket. Always handy. I went to my volunteer job at the pen today. I remembered to take … Continue reading →

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Thoughtfulness —- ADD tip o the day 63

Posted on March 4, 2011 by doug with ADHD

I did a small nonrequired unrequested kindness for my wife this morning, opening a container that I knew she was going to use later. She was unaware of this. I was being thoughtful. Unfortunately, this was unusual enough that I … Continue reading →

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State of mind ——-ADD Tip o the day 59

Posted on February 21, 2011 by doug with ADHD

It is good to be aware of our state of mind – we can be frustrated, overwhelmed, rushed, frantic, mopey, tired, etc. That would be one part of the practice of awareness, which is good for everyone, but especially if … Continue reading →

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ADD and frustration —– ADD Tip o the day 55

Posted on February 12, 2011 by doug with ADHD

A young lady who was recently diagnosed with ADD describes how frustrated she gets with herself when she messes up and recognizes that she is showing an ADD symptom. Usually once we learn the diagnosis we feel much better, because then … Continue reading →

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Small, small steps ——– ADD Tip o the day 51

Posted on February 3, 2011 by doug with ADHD

well, I got the taxes done, almost had to go thru the credit card statements, and mark the deductions usually I would’ve gotten a glass of brandy and sat myself down and bulled thru them hated it. especially hard with ADD This … Continue reading →

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Slogans ——- Tip o the day 50

Posted on February 1, 2011 by doug with ADHD

I have a lot of slogans that help me. I can just say them thru the day, or when the appropriate situation arises: Do it now, do it right, do the hard part first. You can only do what you … Continue reading →

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Lost keys? – FOFA —– ADD Tip o the day 49

Posted on January 30, 2011 by doug with ADHD

I found about a neat gadget and have put it in the book. It may be the neatest thing for ADD or ADHD since the manila folder. The find-one-find-all has a flat gadget with buttons on it to carry in … Continue reading →

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Unstuck ——- ADD Tip o the day 47

Posted on January 28, 2011 by doug with ADHD

If you’re trapped in the negative feedback loop – vicious cycle – downward spiral into the ADD demoralized stuck pit – You Can Get Out !! 1. check yourself for the negative self talk . Identify it and counter it. 2. … Continue reading →

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stuck —- ADD Tip o the day 46

Posted on January 27, 2011 by doug with ADHD

Many things in life work in feedback loops, like vicious cycles or whatever the opposite is – beneficial cycles? When our ADD wins out and we drift away from our track, get distracted, can’t get started, can’t finish, and so … Continue reading →

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It’s not stupid! —– Tip o the day 45

Posted on January 22, 2011 by doug with ADHD

A lot of us with ADD call ourself “stupid” when we mess up. Or we may say “That was stupid!” No, it wasn’t stupid. And we’re not stupid, it’s ADD. Those of us who had a lot of trouble in … Continue reading →

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Serenity —— Tip o the day 40

Posted on January 12, 2011 by doug with ADHD

We need to capitalize on our strengths. What about our weaknesses? It is good to acknowledge them, so we can come up with strategies to cope with them. We can accept that we are not going to improve them very … Continue reading →

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The State of the Book —– Tip of the Day 37

Posted on January 8, 2011 by doug with ADHD

The book is coming along. Nearly finished the 9th draft now. Need some of the reveiwers to report in before the next draft starts. Surprising how many things still need changing. In writing about stategies to make your life with … Continue reading →

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Detour: the door —Tip o the day 34

Posted on December 31, 2010 by doug with ADHD

I want to finish diagnosis but my last post got messed up and it didn’t get published in the right order, and you need to read diagnosis 2.5 before you read diagnosis 3, or maybe not. AND- I had a triumph. … Continue reading →

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Frustration # 32 – Tip o the day 32

Posted on December 28, 2010 by doug with ADHD

Scroll down past the bottom of this tip to see the tip 32 that was supposed to here, or, clik on 32 diagnosis to the right. I just spent 30 minutes trying to get tip o the day 32 just … 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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Diagnosis? — Tip o the day 31

Posted on December 26, 2010 by doug with ADHD

Many of us who have ADD are not aware of it. We may think that’s just the way life is; we may think that everyone lives that way, although if we just look around us we can see that’s not … Continue reading →

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Get Through — Tip of the day 29

Posted on December 22, 2010 by doug with ADHD

Some days you wake up and you just don’t have it. Maybe you didn’t sleep well, or you’re getting a cold, or you feel overwhelmed. Anyway, you just don’t have it. A reasonable goal for that day is to get … Continue reading →

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Procrastinating Tip o the day 26

Posted on December 14, 2010 by doug with ADHD

Of course, I intended to write this piece sooner. Procrastinating means to me that I need to do it, and will get to it, just not today. And so on. Usually it means I think it’s going to be difficult, … Continue reading →

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Comment- the hard part Tip of the day 24

Posted on December 11, 2010 by doug with ADHD

Got an excellent comment from E. T. G. about starting: Most interesting. I can relate to just about everything you wrote. Doing the hard part first is not always possible. Take altering a garment, for example. ( sometimes I put this off) … Continue reading →

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reframing Tip o the day 23

Posted on December 9, 2010 by doug with ADHD

“Reframing” means to change the way I perceive or label something. That is related to “self talk”, the things I say to myself in my head. I can say I have too much work to do today, or I can … Continue reading →

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Comment Tip o the day 22

Posted on December 7, 2010 by doug with ADHD

“my most successful tip to myself: marry a very well organized person and try to remember to reframe “nagging” as loving reminders.” comment from Peter B. Goldblum, Phd I was going to add, “and you might as well marry a … Continue reading →

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Overdoing Tip o the day 21

Posted on December 6, 2010 by doug with ADHD

Too much is not enough. (Texas saying) We ADDers do tend to overdo we get enthused with a new pastime and go full out, until its not new anymore. I was doing well with my exercises, so I increased them and … Continue reading →

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Perception Tip o the day 20

Posted on December 4, 2010 by doug with ADHD

Perception, atttitude, reframing, self talk ‘We create our own reality.’ New Age dictum If I say “I have too much to do today.” then I have too much to do. If I say, “I have a lot to do today.” … Continue reading →

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Finishing — Tip o the Day 19

Posted on December 2, 2010 by doug with ADHD

Big problem. We start full of vinegar and enthusiasm. We get near the end and we stall, out of steam. The novelty has worn off, we have mastered it and the challenge is gone. Maybe there is no heavy immediate … Continue reading →

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Avoiding Tip o the day18

Posted on November 29, 2010 by doug with ADHD

What is the difference between avoiding and procrastinating? It may be subtle, but for me, procrastinating is putting off starting something that I will eventually need to do, while avoiding is avoiding something that I may never get around to. … Continue reading →

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The Book and The List Tip o the day 17

Posted on November 27, 2010 by doug with ADHD

All of the ADD books suggest that you start with an appointment book and a to do list. I think that is good advice. But they are useless if you don’t know how to use them. I have trained myself … Continue reading →

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Will power? Tip o the day 16

Posted on November 25, 2010 by doug with ADHD

I don’t have much willpower. That’s one of the reasons that I need strategies. But I think another is that willpower, even if I had it, is not a very effective way to improve focus, concentration, attention. (Couldn’t hurt though.) … Continue reading →

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The Slogan Tip o the day 15

Posted on November 23, 2010 by doug with ADHD

Let’s put them together now. This is my best slogan. I have trained myself so that I think of it whenever I am deciding what to do next. Do it now, Do it right, Do the hard part first. This gets … Continue reading →

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Do It Right Tip o the day 14

Posted on November 22, 2010 by doug with ADHD

Because I have ADD, my experience leads me to believe that nothing I do will turn out right. So I don’t want to put too much time or effort into it. So I rush through it sloppily and do it half … Continue reading →

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add & frustrations Tip o the day 9

Posted on November 15, 2010 by doug with ADHD

i get frustrated a lot. and easily. those frustrations add up. but some of them I can do something about. losing the keys. can’t find the other sock. recognizing the right address stamper. the first step is recognizing that … Continue reading →

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