Tag Archives: distraction

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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Whipping Procrastination? With ADHD? — ADHD Tip O the Day 808

Posted on November 9, 2017 by doug with ADHD

 It just seemed like too much, so I kept putting it off.  Hanging over my head for six long months. Does that sound like ADHD to you? I want a job in Maine.  I really really want a job in … Continue reading →

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Is It Distraction? Or Something Else? -An ADHD Dialog with Scott — ADHD Tip O the Day 804

Posted on October 6, 2017 by doug with ADHD

I fear that some people may not read all the comments, which are over to the right on the site.  You are missing something.  Here are some great issues that Scott brings up (slightly edited): Hi Doug, I just realized, … Continue reading →

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ADHD, Listening, Hearing, Oh,my — ADHD Tip O the Day 800

Posted on September 4, 2017 by doug with ADHD

“You just don’t listen to me!” Have you ever heard that?  If you have, then does that mean you were listening? Yes, I was listening to you.  I could repeat every word you said.  But that doesn’t necessarily mean I … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 12, 2017 by doug with ADHD

ADHD: Impulsiveness, Distractability, Poor Social Judgement, Blurting Out Impulsivness is one of the defining criteria for ADHD.  Products of ADHD impulsivity include both distractability  – I get a  distraction and I impulsively follow it, off task – and also blurting … Continue reading →

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Too Many Projects — ADD Tip O the Day 687

Posted on January 19, 2016 by doug with ADHD

Creativity and ADD ADHD One of the many “gifts” of ADD ADHD is that we are creative.  Is it a blessing or a curse?  Doesn’t it depend on how we manage it? – if we manage it. I just read … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 16, 2016 by doug with ADHD

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

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Many, many, many things on my mind, with ADD ADHD — ADD Tip O the Day 684

Posted on January 8, 2016 by doug with ADHD

Three other things Often when I’m doing something, my mind is on three other things I need to be doing (or want to be doing.)  That’s ADD ADHD. Can anyone relate to this? Strategy Write the other three things down.  … Continue reading →

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Comments About ADD ADHD — ADD Tip O the Day 672

Posted on November 27, 2015 by doug with ADHD

I keep worrying that you may not read the comments.  If you don’t, you’re missing a lot.  Here are some fine examples: Homey– — I’ve been enjoying the pomodoro technique of time management. I only do something for 25 minutes … Continue reading →

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Talking To Yourself ??— ADD Tip O the Day 599

Posted on March 24, 2015 by doug with ADHD

Is Talking To Yourself A Problem, A Symptom, or What? Someone asked me if talking to yourself is okay. I said I certainly hope so, cause I do it all the time. I don’t think it’s a symptom of ADD … Continue reading →

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ADD ADHD and hypersensitive — ADD Tip O the Day 539

Posted on September 6, 2014 by doug with ADHD

Is it me or is it my ADD ADHD? I’m hypersensitive to some noises – the dishwasher bothers me, the washing machine drives me up the wall, nose blowing is very unpleasant. I hate jarring – getting my chair bumped … Continue reading →

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Let’s talk About Distractions — ADD Tip o the Day 457

Posted on January 15, 2014 by doug with ADHD

Distraction distraction distraction : Oh, my sweet ADD ADHD! We were lunching at Clafutti’s, our great Santa Fe French bistro, when the alarm on my iPhone went off.  That’s every day at 1:45 to remind me to take off my … Continue reading →

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The Small Tasks — ADD Tip o the Day 389

Posted on May 11, 2013 by doug with ADHD

With ADD or ADHD, we are victims of distractions, and things don’t get finished. Here’s a simple rule – if you’re doing a small task, don’t let anything interrupt it until you finish.  Make this a rule.  If a distraction … Continue reading →

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