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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 →

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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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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“New” ADHD Science — ADHD Tip O the Day 979

Posted on September 28, 2021 by doug with ADHD

ADHD research continues. That’s good. There’s actually not much that’s very new, but: The new DSM V Tr is due out March 2022. I’ll try to find out what it will change about ADHD diagnosis, but that’s probably not available … Continue reading →

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

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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Keep It Short — ADHD Tip O the Day 955

Posted on May 10, 2021 by doug with ADHD

My astute wife said the last ADHD post was too long. So this one will be short. Strategy O the Day: Listen to your wife. doug Links: ADHD and Relationships ADHD and Relationships more Webinars Quotes O the Day: “The … Continue reading →

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

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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Five Most Important ADHD Tips — ADHD Tip O the Day 941

Posted on February 1, 2021 by doug with ADHD

With ADHD we’re not good at prioritizing or making choices or keeping list short, but here’s some of the most important tips/tools/strategies to help you make your life better: 1. Small steps – Don’t try to write the essay, try … Continue reading →

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Failing with ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 940.1

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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Simplistic Oversimplified Simple Version of the Whole Dadgum Thing — ADHD Tip O the Day 937.5

Posted on January 4, 2021 by doug with ADHD

We’ve been reviewing the science of ADHD, so to start the New Year (it’s gotta be better), here’s a summary of the neurobiology (as I understand it). (If this is old stuff to you, please just scroll down to … Continue reading →

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Update on ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 936.1

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

“Science Says —” ADHD Tip O the Day 933.1

Posted on December 7, 2020 by doug with ADHD

“Science says–.” What does that even mean? That means that there have been more than one or two studies supporting this hypothesis and the original findings have been replicated by other scientists in other places. The studies have been reviewed … Continue reading →

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ADHD Clumsiness — ADHD Tip O the Day 931

Posted on November 24, 2020 by doug with ADHD

Are you clumsy? I am. We have ADHD. Did you know that clumsy is a part of ADHD, even if it’s not in the criteria for diagnosis? It’s not a criteria because the criteria are chosen to distinguish a diagnosis … Continue reading →

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ADHD Brain Net Works — ADHD Tip O the Day 930

Posted on November 17, 2020 by doug with ADHD

Our ADHD Brains Are Different Networks connect Regions which function using Neurotransmitters. Because we ADHDer have problems in the neworks, downstream our regions are deficient in the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine. The stimulant medications work to correct and normalize this. … Continue reading →

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ADHD Hypersensitivity — ADHD Tip O the Day 929

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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ADHD and Science part one— ADHD Tip O the Day 926

Posted on October 19, 2020 by doug with ADHD

There’s a big anti-science movement today, with some people being born knowing all there is to know and not having to study or learn like the rest of us. I’m still a fan of science, as opposed to ignorance, conspiracy … Continue reading →

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More on ADHD Emotions — ADHD Tip O the Day 925

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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James Clear on Habits – ADHD Tip O the Day 920

Posted on September 9, 2020 by doug with ADHD

James Clear’s excellent book, Atomic Habits, covers the same material I’ve been writing about for years; how you can make good habits and get rid of bad ones. However, since his focus is solely on habits and mine just includes … Continue reading →

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

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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The Brake and the Accelerator — ADHD Tip O the Day 908

Posted on June 23, 2020 by doug with ADHD

A Little ADHD Science: We have one amygdala deep in each side of the brain, a small group of nerve cells very involved with emotions. The frontal lobe is a whole section of the brain, guess where? Basically, the amygdala … Continue reading →

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Clumsy with ADHD? — ADHD Tip O the Day 907

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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The ADHD Brain — ADHD Tip O the Day 906

Posted on June 9, 2020 by doug with ADHD

An Excellent Article from Dr. Nigg on the ADHD Brain (link is below) The new focus is on networks, not just the neurotransmitters on which they work. The networks link different discrete areas of the brain. I suspect there may … Continue reading →

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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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Natural Treatments for ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 884

Posted on January 7, 2020 by doug with ADHD

Treat ADHD without medicines? I’ve done several posts on this. I use supplements and Daytrana and strive for a healthy life style, a good idea for everyone. But I do believe the healthy things do specifically help with ADHD : … Continue reading →

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Ram’s Mindball Post — ADHD Tip O the Day 873

Posted on October 17, 2019 by doug with ADHD

This Post Is Gift From Ram on One Aspect of ADHD Last Spring I took a trip to Portugal to visit my family. While we were there, one of my sisters (a pharmacist with a college degree and a deep … Continue reading →

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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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A Day with ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 869

Posted on September 10, 2019 by doug with ADHD

What is a typical day with ADHD like? Here’s an example of how I spend my time: Trying to find my glasses: 20 minutes Trying to find my i phone, twice: 45 minutes Trying to find the thing that was … Continue reading →

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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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“Are We Overdiagnosing and Overtreating ADHD?” – Part Three, the Last and Maybe the Best— ADHD Tip O the Day 788

Posted on June 18, 2017 by doug with ADHD

Final Installment On the ADHD Article by By Rahil R. Jummani, MD, highly edited. My opinions and comments are in italics. For what they’re worth. Prevalence: Prevalence estimates have been increasing, with a prevalence in US children of over 8% … Continue reading →

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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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Vitamin D for ADHD????— ADD Tip O the Day 716

Posted on May 14, 2016 by doug with ADHD

I intended this post to be about vitamin D, but I have ADD ADHD, so here: I’m not a big fan of “natural” treatments for ADHD. There is little evidence to support using most of them and some evidence against … Continue reading →

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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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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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Arguing about ADHD with people who don’t know what they’re talking about — ADD Tip O the Day 694

Posted on February 17, 2016 by doug with ADHD

Response to another good comment from Ram Ram – Yes, there are crusade and controversy opportunities all around us. I have a good strategy for dealing with some of those situations – ask questions, ask more questions, then summarize – … Continue reading →

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Wrongness About ADHD? Who’s Wrong?— ADD Tip O the Day 688

Posted on January 23, 2016 by doug with ADHD

All Wrong We’re thinking all wrong about ADHD, Dr. Christakis, “a leading pediatrician,” says. “The current thinking in the field is that attentional capacity and skills do occur on a continuum or spectrum.” He also says that in general, pediatrics … 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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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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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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Rules Can Make Your Life Better with ADD ADHD — ADD Tip O the Day 649

Posted on October 1, 2015 by doug with ADHD

Using Rules: A major principle for coping with ADD ADHD is: identify a problem, design a strategy, make it a rule, make it a habit. But with ADD ADHD there are other uses for rules . Some of us do … Continue reading →

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ADD ADHD Talking To Myself — ADD Tip O the Day 648

Posted on September 29, 2015 by doug with ADHD

Sometimes I talk to myself out loud, sometimes just inside my head. “You need to call Verizon.” I don’t want to call Verizon. “You need to call Verizon anyway.” It probably won’t do any good. “You need to try.” OK. Let me do … 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 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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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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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 →

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Step Back Part 3 – So How Did I Do? — Tip o the Day 429

Posted on October 15, 2013 by doug with ADHD

On the trip I became tense and pressured, like you can get with ADD or ADHD. You know what I mean? So I became aware of it, and stepped back. Then: 1. I prayed about it. 2. I started taking … Continue reading →

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Slips and Failures — ADD Tip o the Day 372

Posted on March 2, 2013 by doug with ADHD

With ADD or ADHD we are plagued by slips and failures. But AA teaches that slips are to be expected and we need to have a plan for them to help us just get back on the track. I was … Continue reading →

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Strategies — The Pills ADD Tip o the Day 328

Posted on October 12, 2012 by doug with ADHD

Just got a new example of the principle -problem, strategy, rule, habit- for those of us with ADD or ADHD. My rule is to take all of my pills the first thing when I get up, every day. That way … Continue reading →

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“That won’t work for me.” —- ADD Tip o the Day 306

Posted on August 27, 2012 by doug with ADHD

Sometimes I hear that when I suggest a strategy for ADD or ADHD – “That won’t work for me.” Seems like four possibilities: 1. they’ve never tried it. 2. they tried it, but not in an effective way. 3. if … Continue reading →

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Exercise and ADD — ADD Tip o the day 270

Posted on June 5, 2012 by doug with ADHD

Exercise and sleep help us function better if we have ADD or ADHD. Strategies for exercise: A: Make sure it’s not a chore, an unpleasant task. B: Make it a priority. C: Make it a routine, a habit. … Continue reading →

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Success —- ADD Tip o the day 248

Posted on April 17, 2012 by doug with ADHD

Just reached my morning goal, two miles on the treadmill. Yea!! It’s important that I pause a few seconds to applaud myself -“Way to go, Doug! Good job!” Especially with ADD or ADHD. Why? Because that’s positive reinforcement for doing … Continue reading →

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The ADD coach — ADD Tip o the day 246

Posted on April 11, 2012 by doug with ADHD

this the interview of Anahi Ortiz, MD, a pediatrician who is also an ADHD coach: Q: how did you get interested in ADHD? As a young pediatrician, I attended a conference on MBD, as it was known then, and have … Continue reading →

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inattentive — ADD Tip o the day 197

Posted on December 30, 2011 by doug with ADHD

One reader of the book commented that I didn’t say much about the inattentive type of ADD. Because I have the mixed type. Most females with ADD have the inattentive type, so its not ADHD. Like in so many other things, … Continue reading →

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ADD and journaling — ADD Tip o the day 189

Posted on December 11, 2011 by doug with ADHD

Journaling has a lot of benefits for anyone. Probably the important ones for those of us with ADD or ADHD are that it is stress relieving and it also enhances awareness. It helps us to get things that are bugging … Continue reading →

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Overwhelmed again part 2 — ADD Tip o the day 157

Posted on October 5, 2011 by doug with ADHD

There are two main strategies for overwhelmed: 1. Make the big list, everything you need to do. Make a short list, the most urgent or important. Pick one, maybe break it into small steps. Pick one, usually the hardest, focus … Continue reading →

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The small voice — ADD Tip o the day 156

Posted on October 3, 2011 by doug with ADHD

I got instructions off the net of how to fix the computer. They didn’t work. I had the necessary installation disc in the disc drive. I have two disc drives. I thought of putting it in the other one, but … Continue reading →

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Does ADD Get Better? —- Tip o The day 151

Posted on September 22, 2011 by doug with ADHD

People sometimes ask if ADD or ADHD gets better. Well, there are some programs that are supposed to help, like balancing and coordination exercises, and someone just told me that the memory program at cogmed.com has helped them. And the … 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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Worrying — ADD TIp o the day 139

Posted on August 30, 2011 by doug with ADHD

I have some concerns about the book: 1. to some it sounds like my life is very hard with all the rules and strategies. It is not; they have made my life much easier than it was 2. It may … Continue reading →

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ADD and loving it — ADD Tip o the day 138

Posted on August 28, 2011 by doug with ADHD

That’s the title of the show my wife and I watched on PBS last night. It is highly recommended for anyone who is trying to cope with ADD or ADHD, and for their significant other. Like the ADD coach Pete … Continue reading →

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Like father, like son — ADD Tip o the day 125

Posted on July 31, 2011 by doug with ADHD

There are many stories of parents bringing their son in for evaluation, and when his ADD is diagnosed and ADD or ADHD is explained to them, the father is amazed to realize that he has it too. I estimate a … Continue reading →

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Quien mucho abarca, poco aprieta. —ADD Tip o the Day 124

Posted on July 29, 2011 by doug with ADHD

The person who embraces a lot doesn’t squeeze much. This isn’t talking about hugging. I have this afternoon off, so I’m writing the post that I will publish tomorrow. This will get done. Then I will do something else, but … Continue reading →

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strategies — ADD Tip o the day 118

Posted on July 16, 2011 by doug with ADHD

The book is about strategies for coping with ADD or ADHD, to make our lives better. Those without ADD or ADHD don’t understand what it’s like living this way, but those living with us do know what it’s like living … Continue reading →

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Pressure (heed thine own advice) — ADD Tip o the day 117

Posted on July 14, 2011 by doug with ADHD

I got the draft back from the proofreader. Because of my avoidance and denial it was in a form that made it hard to work with. I had wanted to send the book to the publisher by the end of … Continue reading →

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Denial — ADD Tip o the day 115

Posted on July 7, 2011 by doug with ADHD

A while back I got an email from napster, where I had a bunch of music I’d bought. It said something about something they were going to change and something I needed to do to keep from losing my songs. I … Continue reading →

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Balance — ADD TIp of the day 113

Posted on June 30, 2011 by doug with ADHD

One of the measures of mental health is balance, not too much of this or of that. We who try to cope with ADD or ADHD have trouble with this. We have to set aside what we would like to … 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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Memory — ADD Tip o the day 110

Posted on June 20, 2011 by doug with ADHD

Because we have very poor memories, we need to remember. What??!! We need to remember that we have very poor memories and that therefore we need to write it down, to make lists. But because we won’t remember where we … Continue reading →

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Expectations — ADD Tip o the day 108

Posted on June 16, 2011 by doug with ADHD

I have a lot of things I think I will get done today. I will not. Writing them all down is a good idea; then I need to make a shorter list, five or less. Then I need to pick … Continue reading →

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Where are my glasses? — Add Tip o the day 105

Posted on June 4, 2011 by doug with ADHD

Couldn’t find my glasses. I take them off to use the computer, and had been using two computers, so I looked carefully in each place. Carefully because sometimes I don’t see things. And I say that if I don’t have … Continue reading →

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Vulnerable — ADD tip o the day 104

Posted on June 2, 2011 by doug with ADHD

“steaming” is a poker term. When you got a really good hand, and you played it perfectly, and then you lost a big pot because some bozo made an incredibly lucky draw and beat you, you are likely to be … 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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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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coordinated, not — ADD Tip o the day 87

Posted on April 27, 2011 by doug with ADHD

Last night I reached for the wine glass, and instead of grasping it, I knocked it over. Red wine on the white tablecloth, tho I guess it didn’t matter too much since I’d already spilled a lot of pizza sauce … 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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Advantages part 2 — ADD Tip o the day 79

Posted on April 12, 2011 by doug with ADHD

One of the advantages of having ADD is that we tend to be good in a crisis. Probably it is because a crisis does turn on our focus center and we can hyper-focus. I have found this in my own … Continue reading →

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checking — ADD Tip o the day 78

Posted on April 7, 2011 by doug with ADHD

Last night I tried out facebook, which I don’t understand. I found out what “status” does, tho why is it called that? Then I tried “links”. That worked! Of course, since I was kind of excited and have ADD, I … 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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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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Symptoms or consequences — ADD Tip o the day 70

Posted on March 21, 2011 by doug with ADHD

This is something of a puzzle. Our basic problem is that our focus center (attention center) in our brain is wired differently. Some of the symptoms that come from that are distractibility, procrastination, difficulty starting, and so on. Probably impulsiveness … Continue reading →

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Genes and ADD or ADHD —- ADD Tip o the day 65

Posted on March 7, 2011 by doug with ADHD

It is estimated that about 4% of adults in this country have ADD. In men, it is mostly transmitted though the paternal genes. I have it, and my son Duane had it. I can come up with a only a … Continue reading →

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enjoy the good! —-ADD Tip o the day 62

Posted on March 2, 2011 by doug with ADHD

Life can be hard sometimes, for anyone, but especially if we are coping with ADD or ADHD. We manage life by really enjoying the good times; that makes it even out better. But our ADD, either the symptoms or the … Continue reading →

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Time part 2 —– ADD Tip o the day 57

Posted on February 16, 2011 by doug with ADHD

I am usually early for appointments, because I estimate how long it will take me to get there, add 20%, figure out what time I need to leave the house, and then decide to leave 5 to 10 minutes earlier than … 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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Laugh —- Tip o the day 38

Posted on January 11, 2011 by doug with ADHD

There is a new ‘woo woo’ fad, laugh therapy. There is some research showing that it has both physiological and psychological benefits. After some more research supports it, it may not be ‘woo woo’ any loonger. We with ADD tend … Continue reading →

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addictions —- tip o the day 30

Posted on December 23, 2010 by doug with ADHD

We with ADD are prone to addictions. I think there are two types, chemical and activity. I have been addicted to coffee, in large amounts. I changed to decaf. I have been addicted to computer games. I finally had to … Continue reading →

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