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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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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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Self Abuse Makes ADHD Worse — ADHD Tip O the Day 967

Posted on July 26, 2021 by doug with ADHD

(Not that kind) With ADHD, we have many opportunities to feel shame. And we often contribute to that be being harshly critical of ourselves. And we often were subjected to shaming criticism as we were growing up (and after), so … Continue reading →

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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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Breaks and ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 962

Posted on June 21, 2021 by doug with ADHD

Everyone needs breaks, probably more so with ADHD, but they can be difficult. Breaks throughout the day, week, and year can be very beneficial, even necessary. That’s why we have vacations, and why it’s best not to work during them. … Continue reading →

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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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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 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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Coach and Therapy for Anger — ADD tip o the Day 386

Posted on May 1, 2013 by doug with ADHD

A response to Holly on ADDerworld, who is concerned about her anger, and says that she know all the things she should be doing but is having a hard time doing them: “Holly, you recognize the problem, that it is … Continue reading →

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Commitment — ADD Tip of the day 296

Posted on August 3, 2012 by doug with ADHD

One of the hardest things for us with ADD or ADHD is to follow though, to finish, to persist after the novelty and the initial enthusiasm have worn off (is that one or three things?) One strategy is commitment. First, … Continue reading →

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The Blue Book — ADD Tip o the Day 290

Posted on July 19, 2012 by doug with ADHD

I recommend this book, The Quiet Mind. This is a spiritual matter, but you will see that you can apply these principles to anything. The book is new agey, left field, a little weird, kind of Christian. It has short little … Continue reading →

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Habits, habits, habits — ADD Tip o the day 288

Posted on July 13, 2012 by doug with ADHD

Habits are so important with ADD or ADHD! I just got half way to the river when I realized my fishing stuff wasn’t in the car. I had taken it out over the weekend while I went on a hike. … Continue reading →

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Alone with ADD —- ADD Tip o the day 230

Posted on March 7, 2012 by doug with ADHD

How do you do on your own? Alone? My wife is leaving (no, not like that)for five days. I know the script – the first 3 days will be great! I can do as I please (more or less). I … Continue reading →

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Good stuff — ADD Tip o the day 215

Posted on February 5, 2012 by doug with ADHD

there’s a lot of good stuff for ADD or ADHD on the web (so I’m flattered that you check this blog), as well as of course a lot of junk. here’s some good stuff: http://adhdmanagement.com good tips, and … Continue reading →

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Some things I am not good at — ADD Tip o the day 210

Posted on January 27, 2012 by doug with ADHD

I am not good at: (at least partly related to ADD or ADHD) 1. facebook- and I even tried reading the directions, which i rarely do. mess every thing up 2. linked in – dont understand the concept, how to … Continue reading →

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Latest on willpower — ADD Tip o the day 205

Posted on January 17, 2012 by doug with ADHD

Another NY Times article just out, agreeing that willpower is limited. The people who do best with willpower are those who use it least. They avoid temptation as much as possible. If you have a problem with food, then put your … Continue reading →

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ADD meltdown — ADD Tip o the day 172

Posted on November 12, 2011 by doug with ADHD

At the Kairos weekend I was suddenly appointed music leader. Suddenly. No preparation time. I had my song book but I thought the page numbers in the songbooks the guys had were different than in mine, so I had to transpose. … Continue reading →

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ADD and reading — ADD Tip o the day 158

Posted on October 7, 2011 by doug with ADHD

I read one of the paragraphs in the little blue book nearly every time I come in or out of the office. It helps me keep on track and it’s uplifting. I just noticed that I tend to rush through … 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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A Mess — ADD Tip o the Day 122

Posted on July 25, 2011 by doug with ADHD

The man said, ” I just hate housework. I really hate it! You make the beds and wash the dishes and two or three weeks later you just have to do it all over again.” Messes affect us. They lower … 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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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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Write it down — ADD Tip o the day 106

Posted on June 7, 2011 by doug with ADHD

A lot of negative things had piled up, all pretty minor thank God, but I was feeling kind of down. I was moping around grumbling to myself and not really enjoying it. So I sat down and made a list … 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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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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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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Know Thyself –ADD Tip of the day 72

Posted on March 27, 2011 by doug with ADHD

“He who knows and knows he knows, he is wise, follow him. He who knows and knows not he knows, he is asleep, wake him. He who … 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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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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Can’t do it all —– ADD Tip o the day 61

Posted on February 28, 2011 by doug with ADHD

This is one of our problems; we are blessed with a curious active mind and so many things are appealing. We are not good at setting priorities. One reason is that often choosing to do A means that we have … Continue reading →

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ADD Symptoms —–ADD Tip o the day 60

Posted on February 25, 2011 by doug with ADHD

Many people who do NOT have ADD or ADHD have told me that sometimes they have some of the same symptoms- they lose their keys, or forget an appointment, or procrastinate, etc. I believe them. I think that’s just human. … 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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Time and ADD —– ADD Tip o the day 56

Posted on February 13, 2011 by doug with ADHD

When we are young, our life stretches endlessly before us. We can afford to waste a day, or a few, or a week or so. Not every moment is precious, or at least we don’t recognize that it is. One … 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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Many sites ——– ADD Tip o the day 54

Posted on February 10, 2011 by doug with ADHD

You may be amazed to learn that this is not the only ADD site on the net. It is not even the only good one. There are many sites on ADD and ADHD, on strategies, tools, coping , managing, thriving, suceeding and so … Continue reading →

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The ADD strategies book- update —– Tip o the day 46

Posted on January 24, 2011 by doug with ADHD

I am working on the 10th draft of the ADD book, and am waiting for input from two reviewers and finishing from another before I can start on draft 11. Then I have one more final reviewer and then it … Continue reading →

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Morals and ADD ———- Tip of the Day 44

Posted on January 19, 2011 by doug with ADHD

I asked a patient about his use of alcohol and drugs, he made a comment about his”vices”. A friend commented on his ADD, said rules don’t work for him because he just rebels against them, said he doesn’t have a conscience, … Continue reading →

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irritable ——– ADD Tip o the day 43

Posted on January 18, 2011 by doug with ADHD

I am very irritable. I get easily annoyed, often over small things, often over things that really aren’t even annoying. I thought it was just me, one of my character flaws. I looked up ‘ADD-irritable’ on the net and got … Continue reading →

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Diversity ——- Tip o the day 41

Posted on January 13, 2011 by doug with ADHD

We are all different, each one an individual. If you need medication, I don’t know which medicine will be best for you or at what dose. I can make an educated guess, but we have to try them. We all … Continue reading →

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Diagnosis: part 3 -the last part—Tip o the day 35

Posted on January 3, 2011 by doug with ADHD

So, if your’re not sure if you have ADD or not, you can look at all the symptoms I’ve talked about. You can take some of the free tests on the net. Then you can see a psychiatrist or 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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