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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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Stupid? —- ADD Tip o the Day 123

Posted on July 27, 2011 by doug with ADHD

Am I stupid to keep putting these posts up on the blog? Was I stupid to buy some stocks early this morning when the market dropped instead of this afternoon when it was even lower?   Or for knocking over … 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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Shame tip o the day 28

Posted on December 20, 2010 by doug with ADHD

Shame becomes an integral part of our ADD.  It is deep within us and starts deep in our childhood, when we could not meet the expectations of our parents, then our teachers, then others and ultimately ourselves.  Missing appointments, forgetting … Continue reading →

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