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  • ADHD and Motivation

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    Jacqueline Sinfield
    16 Dec 2011 | 9:02 am
    Dr. Russell Barkley says that ADHD is more about loss of interest and motivation than attention and concentration. This makes sense, as we know ADHDers can pay attention for hours  on tasks they love. Motivation is a characteristic that makes us want to ‘do’ an activity. Unfortunately, there is lotsof moral judgement about motivation and people think lack of motivation is a sign of laziness or not caring. The good news is that in recent years studies have found evidence that motivation is more about brain chemistry, than will power. It has been found that motivation problems in…

  • ADHD seminar offers resources for parents

    adhd - Yahoo! News Search Results
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:52 am
    Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a big concern among parents and educators.

  • Improved Behavior For Children With ADHD Taking Part In Physical Activity Program

    ADHD News From Medical News Today
    19 Jan 2012 | 2:00 am
    While children who suffer from attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) struggle with hyperactive-impulses and have trouble maintaining attention, a recent study found that a structured physical activity program may help to improve their muscular capacities, motor skills, behavior assessments, and the ability to process information...

  • Children with ADHD benefit from healthy lifestyle options as first-line treatment

    ScienceDaily: ADD and ADHD News
    24 Jan 2012 | 12:44 pm
    Every year between 3 and 10 percent of school-age children in this country are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Increasingly, families are using natural or complementary therapies to improve their child’s attention or behavior, and often seek advice from an integrative pediatrician, according to a new study.

  • FREE Teleseminar Money Management: How to Eliminate Debt and Save!

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    Tara
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:03 pm
     Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 Time: 9:00 pm EST (New York Time)* Instructor: Stephanie Sarkis, PhD Listen Over the Telephone or Internet! Tired of money challenges? Wish you could get your money management skills under control and actually start elminating debt and saving for the future? When you have ADD / ADHD, you simply do not t spend money like everyone else. Past-due bills and impulsive spending can cause chaos in your finances and the chaos can seem impossible to overcome. Don’t despair! It is possible for you to manage your money, get it under control, and ultimately enjoy a…
 
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    ADHD News From Medical News Today

  • Improved Behavior For Children With ADHD Taking Part In Physical Activity Program

    19 Jan 2012 | 2:00 am
    While children who suffer from attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) struggle with hyperactive-impulses and have trouble maintaining attention, a recent study found that a structured physical activity program may help to improve their muscular capacities, motor skills, behavior assessments, and the ability to process information...

  • Positive Response For Children With ADHD In Study Of Combination Therapy

    11 Jan 2012 | 3:00 am
    While pharmacologic agents have a demonstrated efficacy in children with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), some children have suboptimal response to a single pharmacologic agent. A recent study by Dr. Timothy E...

  • Gestational Diabetes Linked To ADHD Risk In Offspring

    4 Jan 2012 | 1:00 pm
    According to a report Online First by Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, babies who are born to mothers with diabetes during their pregnancy and/or living in low income households, have a higher risk of subsequently developing ADHD during childhood...

  • Adderall Shortage Set To Continue

    3 Jan 2012 | 1:00 pm
    Adderall is a stimulant used to treat ADHD, but it's also a controlled substance due to the addictive qualities of the drug. The DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) monitors and controls how much of the base ingredients to manufacture the drug can be distributed to pharmaceutical companies...

  • Risk Of ADHD In Children Increased By Gestational Diabetes And Low Socioeconomic Status

    3 Jan 2012 | 3:00 am
    In the first study of its kind, researchers at Queens College and Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that low socioeconomic status (SES) and maternal gestational diabetes together may cause a 14-fold increased risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in six year olds...
 
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  • FREE Teleseminar Money Management: How to Eliminate Debt and Save!

    Tara
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:03 pm
     Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 Time: 9:00 pm EST (New York Time)* Instructor: Stephanie Sarkis, PhD Listen Over the Telephone or Internet! Tired of money challenges? Wish you could get your money management skills under control and actually start elminating debt and saving for the future? When you have ADD / ADHD, you simply do not t spend money like everyone else. Past-due bills and impulsive spending can cause chaos in your finances and the chaos can seem impossible to overcome. Don’t despair! It is possible for you to manage your money, get it under control, and ultimately enjoy a…

  • Trust : ADHD Support Talk Radio

    Tara
    25 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm
    This week my guest on ADHD Support Talk Radio was Melissa Orlov. We had a great discussion about Trust Issues and ADD / ADHD. For those of you who are not familiar with Melissa Orlov, she is the author of the book The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps. She also runs the website ADHD and Marriage. The main focus of this discussion had to do with trust in marriages and romantic relationships. Most of what we discussed can also apply to other types of relationships too. I really think this show is worth a listen for anybody who has ADD / ADHD or has…

  • 2012 Adult ADD Winter BootCamp Scholarship Recipients

    Tara
    22 Jan 2012 | 1:47 pm
    The next session of Adult ADD BootCamp: Organized and in Control with Linda Hillger begins on February 8, 2012. Adult ADD BootCamp - Organized and in Control is our longest running and most popular program at ADDClasses.com. At ADDClasses.com we understand that many adults with ADD / ADHD struggle financially. So, in 2011 we began offering scholarships for all of our ADD / ADHD Support programs. We just awarded 3 full scholarships for our Winter 2012 Adult ADD BootCamp program. Congratulations to our 2012 Winter Adult ADD BootCamp scholarship recipients! Charlene N. from Boston, MA has…

  • Arguments : ADHD Support Talk Radio

    Tara
    20 Jan 2012 | 11:24 am
    This past week I had Dr. Stephanie Sarkis join me as a special guest on ADHD Support Talk Radio. As always Dr. Stephanie Sarkis was an awesome guest. We had a very interesting and helpful conversation about Arguments and ADD / ADHD. Here's what one listeners said about this show on Twitter: @livingwithadd I listened to this while getting up/rdy this morning and thoroughly enjoyed it. One of ur best interviews imo! - @HackingADD

  • Problems with the Kindle

    Tara
    18 Jan 2012 | 6:21 pm
    So, a few months ago I finally broke down and purchased a Kindle. I thought about getting one for some time and finally agreed it was the right time to get one. There are some great ADD / ADHD books for the Kindle like : ADHD Medication Rules 365 Ways to Succeed with ADHD The ADHD Effect on Marriage The Kindle is great! It saves space and is really portable. It has the option for me to listen and have the books read to me. It also keeps the battery charge for MONTHS at time too! So then what's the problem with the Kindle? It needs a power to cord to charge the battery when it finally does run…
 
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  • Skin Cancer and Skin of Color

    Eileen Bailey
    24 Jan 2012 | 9:06 pm
    It is often thought that people with skin of color are naturally protected from skin cancer and while it is true their risk of developing skin cancer is lower than Caucasians, they can still get skin cancer. This misunderstanding of the risks is also the most dangerous for people with skin of color. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, only 59 percent of people with skin of color survive for five years after being diagnosed with melanoma, as...

  • How to Wash Your Face

    Eileen Bailey
    24 Jan 2012 | 7:41 pm
    I know, you have been washing your face most of your life, all by yourself and are pretty sure you know how to do it. But to best take care of your skin and keep it healthy, the following steps to washing your face can help.Wash your face at night, before going to bed. First, before washing your face, wash your hands. It doesn't make sense to wash your face using your hands which have spent the day touching all different surfaces and have...

  • Eliminating Asperger's Syndrome from the New DSM: What Happens to Aspies?

    Eileen Bailey
    24 Jan 2012 | 6:48 pm
    In a previous post, I explained that Asperger's syndrome (AS) may be combined under an umbrella diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder in the new version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, due out in 2013. According to the proponents of the proposed changes, one of the major differences between autism and AS is the lack of language delay in persons with AS. Many of the other symptoms, including social difficulties, are seen in both AS and...

  • Early Signs of Menopause

    Eileen Bailey
    24 Jan 2012 | 7:43 am
    For many women the word menopause brings with it mixed emotions. On one handm it is the end to years of coping with your menstrual cycle and all that entails, cramps, headaches and PMS or PMDD. But you might also be worried, thinking about hot flashes, night sweats and severe mood swings. No matter how you think about menopause, you can't stop it and the best way to cope is to be prepared. Knowing the early signs of menopause can help you better...

  • Stress, Anxiety and Hot Flashes

    Eileen Bailey
    23 Jan 2012 | 10:14 pm
    Most women going through menopause experience at least some degree of hot flashes. These usually begin with a sudden felling of heat starting in the torso up to the face sometimes causing a great deal of discomfort. Hot flashes are the result of a decrease in estrogen but stress and anxiety may contribute to the number and severity of hot flashes a woman experiences during perimenopause and menopause according to a study completed at the...
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  • FREE Teleseminar Money Management: How to Eliminate Debt and Save!

    Tara
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:03 pm
     Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 Time: 9:00 pm EST (New York Time)* Instructor: Stephanie Sarkis, PhD Listen Over the Telephone or Internet! Tired of money challenges? Wish you could get your money management skills under control and actually start elminating debt and saving for the future? When you have ADD / ADHD, you simply do not t spend money like everyone else. Past-due bills and impulsive spending can cause chaos in your finances and the chaos can seem impossible to overcome. Don’t despair! It is possible for you to manage your money, get it under control, and ultimately enjoy a…

  • Trust : ADHD Support Talk Radio

    Tara
    25 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm
    This week my guest on ADHD Support Talk Radio was Melissa Orlov. We had a great discussion about Trust Issues and ADD / ADHD. For those of you who are not familiar with Melissa Orlov, she is the author of the book The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps. She also runs the website ADHD and Marriage. The main focus of this discussion had to do with trust in marriages and romantic relationships. Most of what we discussed can also apply to other types of relationships too. I really think this show is worth a listen for anybody who has ADD / ADHD or has…

  • 2012 Adult ADD Winter BootCamp Scholarship Recipients

    Tara
    22 Jan 2012 | 1:47 pm
    The next session of Adult ADD BootCamp: Organized and in Control with Linda Hillger begins on February 8, 2012. Adult ADD BootCamp - Organized and in Control is our longest running and most popular program at ADDClasses.com. At ADDClasses.com we understand that many adults with ADD / ADHD struggle financially. So, in 2011 we began offering scholarships for all of our ADD / ADHD Support programs. We just awarded 3 full scholarships for our Winter 2012 Adult ADD BootCamp program. Congratulations to our 2012 Winter Adult ADD BootCamp scholarship recipients! Charlene N. from Boston, MA has…

  • Arguments : ADHD Support Talk Radio

    Tara
    20 Jan 2012 | 11:24 am
    This past week I had Dr. Stephanie Sarkis join me as a special guest on ADHD Support Talk Radio. As always Dr. Stephanie Sarkis was an awesome guest. We had a very interesting and helpful conversation about Arguments and ADD / ADHD. Here's what one listeners said about this show on Twitter: @livingwithadd I listened to this while getting up/rdy this morning and thoroughly enjoyed it. One of ur best interviews imo! - @HackingADD

  • Problems with the Kindle

    Tara
    18 Jan 2012 | 6:21 pm
    So, a few months ago I finally broke down and purchased a Kindle. I thought about getting one for some time and finally agreed it was the right time to get one. There are some great ADD / ADHD books for the Kindle like : ADHD Medication Rules 365 Ways to Succeed with ADHD The ADHD Effect on Marriage The Kindle is great! It saves space and is really portable. It has the option for me to listen and have the books read to me. It also keeps the battery charge for MONTHS at time too! So then what's the problem with the Kindle? It needs a power to cord to charge the battery when it finally does run…
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  • Ritalin and PMS O.o

    FlutteryPixie
    28 Jan 2012 | 7:51 am
    I'll try to make the important points in this wall of text more marked... I was diagnosed with ADHD (combined type as it's called in my language) a month and 7 days ago. I'm a 25 years old and have been struggling a lot with the symptoms in the past. My teachers told me I probably had it back when I was 12, but my mother was so stubborn about ADHD "not being real" that she refused to help me get diagnosed and gave me fish oil in stead (for me that did nothing except make me gag) According to my psychiatrist (a specialist on adult ADHD at an adult ADHD research center at a hospital - she was…

  • Books or tips to help.

    Tesbabe
    28 Jan 2012 | 7:16 am
    HI I’m new here, my names Tes. I started looking into ADHD after my daughter was referred to camhs in October. I always felt like my memory was abnormal, and I procrastinate way too much without knowing why, and I can focus on a conversation even important ones, I forget appointments… the list could go on and on. I used to think I was useless, I can’t give any reasons for why I’m doing or not doing what I should, I just can’t. I read that ADHD is often hereditary and that lead me to read about the adult signs. I was blown away when I did, I “ticked every…

  • Do I have Social Anxiety Disorder?

    Knotting Blob
    28 Jan 2012 | 5:48 am
    I've always been a shy individual. I used to cry when I have to get up and read in classrooms in my early days in school. I used to get punished harsher because I would smile when I'm being reprimanded. I smiled because I was shy of the whole interaction, I think, bit I don't know. I still smile for no reason and occasionally I get asked why I'm smiling. I got through college by asking teachers to excuse me for not being able to speak in discussion classes or make presentations etc; I'd asked them I'd write papers instead. On round table discussion classes I'd nearly have a heart attack…

  • Ritalin over Adderall preference, anyone?

    Knotting Blob
    28 Jan 2012 | 4:29 am
    I just switched over to Adderall IR 10mg x 2 from Ritalin 10mg x 3 and I'm thus far not sure whether I'm more alert etc. Adderall is definitely more stable compared to Ritalin's ups and downs. Any of you prefer Ritalin over Adderall and why?

  • Something I have realized about these jobs I have had

    Pumbaa
    28 Jan 2012 | 4:21 am
    I was sitting here thinking about the jobs I have had since I moved here. I don't think all the problems are with me or my ADHD. I am a consultant and find myself in the worst organized poorly run departments in the country. I am hired in at a hefty hourly wage to help them out but you know what...they don't want my help. These place have very set politics and structure and I am quickly shoved to the very basic tasks like executing test scripts. The last place I worked, my lead was an idiot. Had no clue what she was doing. She was very rigid and anal and didn't listen to anyone. Another…
 
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  • FREE Teleseminar Money Management: How to Eliminate Debt and Save!

    Tara
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:33 pm
     Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 Time: 9:00 pm EST (New York Time)* Instructor: Stephanie Sarkis, PhD Listen Over the Telephone or Internet! Tired of money challenges? Wish you could get your money management skills under control and actually start elminating debt and saving for the future? When you have ADD / ADHD, you simply do not t spend money like everyone else. Past-due bills and impulsive spending can cause chaos in your finances and the chaos can seem impossible to overcome. Don’t despair! It is possible for you to manage your money, get it under control, and ultimately enjoy…

  • Trust : ADHD Support Talk Radio

    Tara
    25 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm
    This week my guest on ADHD Support Talk Radio was Melissa Orlov. We had a great discussion about Trust Issues and ADD / ADHD. For those of you who are not familiar with Melissa Orlov, she is the author of the book The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps. She also runs the website ADHD and Marriage. The main focus of this discussion had to do with trust in marriages and romantic relationships. Most of what we discussed can also apply to other types of relationships too. I really think this show is worth a listen for anybody who has ADD / ADHD or has…

  • 2012 Adult ADD Winter BootCamp Scholarship Recipients

    Tara
    22 Jan 2012 | 1:47 pm
    The next session of Adult ADD BootCamp: Organized and in Control with Linda Hillger begins on February 8, 2012. Adult ADD BootCamp - Organized and in Control is our longest running and most popular program at ADDClasses.com. At ADDClasses.com we understand that many adults with ADD / ADHD struggle financially. So, in 2011 we began offering scholarships for all of our ADD / ADHD Support programs. We just awarded 3 full scholarships for our Winter 2012 Adult ADD BootCamp program. Congratulations to our 2012 Winter Adult ADD BootCamp scholarship recipients! Charlene N. from Boston, MA has…

  • Arguments : ADHD Support Talk Radio

    Tara
    20 Jan 2012 | 11:24 am
    This past week I had Dr. Stephanie Sarkis join me as a special guest on ADHD Support Talk Radio. As always Dr. Stephanie Sarkis was an awesome guest. We had a very interesting and helpful conversation about Arguments and ADD / ADHD. Here's what one listeners said about this show on Twitter: @livingwithadd I listened to this while getting up/rdy this morning and thoroughly enjoyed it. One of ur best interviews imo! - @HackingADD  

  • Problems with the Kindle

    Tara
    18 Jan 2012 | 6:19 pm
    So, a few months ago I finally broke down and purchased a Kindle. I thought about getting one for some time and finally agreed it was the right time to get one. There are some great ADD / ADHD books for the Kindle like : ADHD Medication Rules 365 Ways to Succeed with ADHD The ADHD Effect on Marriage The Kindle is great! It saves space and is really portable. It has the option for me to listen and have the books read to me. It also keeps the battery charge for MONTHS at time too! So then what's the problem with the Kindle? It needs a power to cord to charge the battery when it finally does…
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  • Financial Documents

    John MacKenzie
    16 Jan 2012 | 11:01 am
    This is a good time of the year to get a step up on finanical organization. During this month, most people will get important tax documents in the mail. If you are like me, it is likely that you won't open the envelopes for several more weeks. If you are also like me, it is likely that you could misplace one of the documents before the next time you need to look for it. Rather than getting into a panic and frantically looking for a misplaced document. Now is the best time to set up a folder, file, box, or draw to place all of your important tax documents as soon as you get them from your…

  • Happy New Year !! (Dealing with Resolutions)

    John MacKenzie
    1 Jan 2012 | 4:49 pm
    During this weekend many of us have made New Year's resolutions. According to research by the University of Minnesota 80% of people break their resolutions by Valentine's Day. Financial resolutions can be especially difficult to keep. A 2003 - 2004 UMASS study found that 67% of Adults with ADHD had issues with managing money. So lets review, if your an adult with ADHD it is likely that you will have issues managing money, and if you make a financial resolution, you will likely break it in less than six weeks. Just because the odds are stacked against you, it is still not a bad idea to…

  • Avoid the malls and superstores during the holiday season

    John MacKenzie
    4 Dec 2011 | 12:28 pm
    Under normal circumstance the malls and superstores can be over stimulating. However during the holiday season everything is more distracting; there are more people shopping, the holiday music always seems louder, there are more choices, and more displays. It is easy to make poor impulsive choices or to get discouraged and not buy anything at all. Many people reduce the stress by doing holiday shopping online. In many cases you can have the gift delivered directly to the person you are giving to and it can also be giftwrapped. This way you won't have to worry about forgetting to bring the…

  • Thanksgiving

    John MacKenzie
    19 Nov 2011 | 11:25 am
    Thursday, November 24th is Thanksgiving in the United States. It also kicks off the holiday season that lasts until New Years day. This can be a VERY stressful time for people with ADHD. The holidays seems to offer many challenges in money management, time management, planning, organization, and dealing with friends and family. If you are not careful it is easy to get overwhelmed by all of the stresses of the holiday season. This holiday stress can lead to mentally shutting down, having a negative (grinch like) attitude about the holidays, and over indulging. Thanksgiving is the perfect time…

  • How do you hold yourself accountable?

    John MacKenzie
    8 Oct 2011 | 1:56 pm
    When you struggle with issues like managing money, procastination, organization, and household chores it is vital that you hold yourself accountable for completing tasks the will improve how you live. The paradox is the more that you struggle the less you want to held accountable. A good way to hold yourself accountable is to focus on the positive changes that you are making. One area that I struggle with is household chores. Over the last year I have used twitter to help hold myself accountable when it comes to completeing chores. Today, in addition to using twitter I set up a written log to…
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  • Medical Bureaucrats at BC Children’s Hospital & PHSA Botch Multimillion Dollar Donation For Desperately Needed BC Adult & Children ADHD Clinic

    Pete Quily
    23 Jan 2012 | 7:40 am
    The CEO of Deeley Harley Davidson Canada, Don James has been trying to give a 3 million dollar donation for a desperately needed children and adult BC ADHD clinic. For 3 years. Incompetent BC medical bureaucrats have ignored him. Repeatedly. This is disgraceful. Pamela Fayerman, the Vancouver Sun’s medical reporter wrote an excellent investigative story on this. Check out her Blog Medicine Matters, Twitter  Facebook. But unfortunately, her 1675 word investigative story complete with a staff photographer photograph that looks like it’s written for the print edition is posted…

  • Far More Helpful Than Anything Else I Have Tried

    Pete Quily
    12 Jan 2012 | 9:47 pm
    Another satisfied adult ADHD coaching client. Pete Quily is an excellent coach with fantastic communication skills. He is a compassionate listener and an assertive communicator. I’ve struggled with ADD for years and I found Pete to be far more helpful than anything else I have tried including a wide variety of medications. He has a broad holistic approach that includes conventional as well as alternative strategies. Pete uses a combination of solid medical research that is well tempered with experience, intuition and kindness. I have always believed that medication should be used only…

  • What Have You Done Well in 2011?

    Pete Quily
    31 Dec 2011 | 9:23 pm
    Sometimes we just think about what we did that was “wrong” or didn’t work out. While it is important to learn from what we did that didn’t work out, often we put most of our focus on that while ignoring what we did that DID work out. Many people do that, but arguably adults with ADHD do that more than most people. What you focus on expands. So why not make a list of what you did well in 2011? Well, not perfect. What did you try and succeed at? What new skills did you learn? How can you continue to focus on what you did well in 2011, and do them more often in 2012? If…

  • First City In Canada To Proclaim ADHD Awareness Week is Vancouver. Thanks Vancouver City Council!

    Pete Quily
    20 Oct 2011 | 12:48 pm
    8 years of ADHD Awareness Weeks/days for in the US starting with the original nation resolution in the US Senate in 2004 Zero ADHD Awareness Weeks/days in Canada. None at the Federal level. None at the provincial level. None at the municipal level. But I’m happy to report that on Tuesday Oct 18th The Vancouver City Council declared the week of October 16th to 22nd, 2011 as “ADHD AWARENESS WEEK” at a ceremony at Vancouver city hall.  Mayor Gregor Robertson read out the resolution and I and Parks Commissioner Sarah Blyth who has  gone public on having Attention Deficit…

  • Pete Quoted in The Globe and Mail Coping With Adult ADHD: First You Need a Diagnosis

    Pete Quily
    5 Oct 2011 | 1:32 am
    I was quoted in an article on Adult ADHD in Monday’s Globe and Mail Newspaper (the major National Canadian Newspaper) written by Adriana Barton, Oct. 3rd, 2011 p L1 in the Life section. Sarah Byth the Vision Vancouver parks commissioner who is the first elected politician in Canada and the US to go public with ADHD is profiled in the article. I was quoted on Adult ADHD coaching in the article and on the positives of having adult ADHD. I think it was a great well researched article. I do disagree with Dr. Russell Barkley, there ARE advantage of ADHD, 99.9% of all research studies on ADHD…
 
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  • Embrace the ADHD Weirdness

    Becca Colao, MA, Senior Certified ADHD Coach
    17 Jan 2012 | 1:53 pm
    I deal with mindfulness a lot with my adhd coaching clients but not necessarily in the obvious ways. One of the moments that seems like it's key is remembering that you often forget that you have ADHD.   This seems pretty weird. But then, that' s another key moment: realizing that the actual effects of ADHD on your functioning are pretty weird.  Once people start to realize that- and go with it- they can start to build on what they know. But you have to realize that it might not be expected; it might be odd. Like the fact that you just simply forget you have ADHD-…

  • Balance Arc

    Becca Colao, MA, Senior Certified ADHD Coach
    10 Jan 2012 | 7:50 am
    "Work-life balance" is basically a cliche, if useful, concept that life coaches (and business coaches, and us ADHD coaches) talk about a lot. When you work from home this balance is a more detailed and intimate thing, I think. With the New Year, and at the (hopeful) end of some very taxing times, it's time for me to re-examine that balance for myself. As a parent working mostly from my house, with two little ones I'm working hard to advocate for, this balance is about the moment-to-moment arc of my day. There are many things I can't do at all when the kids are home. In…

  • Re-finding my to do list.

    Becca Colao, MA, Senior Certified ADHD Coach
    11 Nov 2011 | 1:55 pm
    My older son just turned 4, so I've been a mom for four years. In that time I've had fluctuations in work and at-home-with-kid(s) time, but work time has been really client-focused.  That's pretty great if you have ADHD. I've like the focused part a lot- working with clients and not worrying too much about anything else. Keeping my systems for work as dead simple as possible, because when there isn't much time for long-term projects, there isn't much need for long-term to do lists. Now, as I have more time with work, and my kids own little lives get more complex,…

  • Coming ADHD Events!

    Becca Colao, MA, Senior Certified ADHD Coach
    26 Sep 2011 | 9:04 am
    Just wanted to keep you in loop on a couple of ADHD events I'm working on right now. First up is the Virtual AD/HD Conference. I'll be speaking on becoming a parent with ADHD, and there are a slew of terrific speakers. If you like listening while you goof off (or fold laundry) and don't leave home- you can still register here. Next up is a nifty ADHD Awareness week event that I'm taking part in. It's the ADHD Awareness Expo, and you can register (for free) here. Soon you should be able to find a video interview with yours truly on the site. It's basically like a…

  • Fall Transitions

    Becca Colao, MA, Senior Certified ADHD Coach
    16 Sep 2011 | 8:31 am
    The past few weeks I've been hearing a lot about schedule transitions. Educators back to school schedule; kids back to school schedule. I've also been hearing a lot of high expectations about the beginning of fall. It's as though we think we should have gotten our entire lives clean and spiffy, in new outfits, and ready to run like clockwork from the first day of Johnny's 3rd grade (and Janey's 5th grade. and your new work schedule. and the gym's new class schedule. and classes you/your spouse/your kids are all taking/giving in the evening/weekend that all start around…
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  • Throwaway ToDo Lists That Organize Your Day

    25 Jan 2012 | 7:16 pm
    On those days that you wake up with a jetpack on and 20 minutes behind schedule, you don't have time to deal with elaborate todo list systems. Franklin Covey? Get Things Done? Obviously, those systems have their strengths, but they all require work & upkeep, something that can be thwarted by the flighty ADHD mind. Most Organizing Systems Require Maintenance The Franklin Covey system with its A, B, & Cs helps prioritize your projects, but requires daily review and reorganizing. The Get Things Done system also hopes to simplify your life by moving unimportant projects out of your…

  • Moleskine for the iPhone is Overly Complicated

    21 Jan 2012 | 9:28 pm
    Since I like jotting down notes on the go as opposed to just thinking of fantastic ideas that I later forget, I love checking out new note taking apps on the iPhone and iPad. I came across the Moleskine app a few months ago, but it languished in my "Prune" folder. I stick apps in there that I don't immediately connect with, but think that they might deserve a second, more in depth glance. Today I gave the Moleskine app a thorough look over. It's very slick, even powerful. The GUI is clean and you can tell that the developers took time to release a polished app. There are lots of features. So…

  • Like Rockets Pulling My Brain Apart

    21 Jan 2012 | 9:16 pm
    I had a nice chat with a friend from Israel the other day. His life was on the up. He had a (well deserved) promotion at work. He also had a new addition to his family that pleased him and his wife to no end. He was busy and successful, and yet he was frustrated. He didn't have time to write anymore, and when he did have time, he couldn't stick to one idea.I believe a lot of people have this very same problem. Their heads are filled with ideas, and when it comes time to actually realize these ideas, they flounder. Which idea is best? Which will capture their interest until the end? I…

  • iPad Sketch #3: Two Pumpkins For Pumpkin

    19 Jan 2012 | 9:24 pm
    Originally published at Absentminded Author, v2.

  • Hidden in the Fog There Is Promise

    19 Jan 2012 | 9:24 pm
    Originally published at Absentminded Author, v2. A thick, milky fog rolled in tonight from winters past, burying my apartment complex with sudden mystique. There is something about a cold, December fog that adds mood to humdrum landscapes. Perhaps it is the way everything is hidden in patches of silhouette and light, and buildings, partially revealed, take on the air of shapes that aren’t quite entirely in our world. It gives my mind nourishment for the imagination.I look upon my night in wonder, but inside I am harrowed up and troubled. If you had told me I would be working at Bigbox…
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  • What Tim Tebow Can Teach Us About ADHD

    Rory Stern
    14 Jan 2012 | 9:18 am
    Tim Tebow seems to be all the rage in the news today. From his message of faith to perserverance to there is much we can learn. Now I’ll admit, I don’t watch the news much. I’ve heard rumblings of Tim Tebow and “Tebowing” but I don’t fall too much into the hype and at one point, I’ll admit I had had enough of this “miracle” man and his story of being a great athelete we should all look up to. But this past Saturday morning, the news was on in the background and I heard a little about his story. It caught my attention and it made me…

  • Do Schools Kill Creativity? Ken Robinson Makes A Good Point…

    Rory Stern
    10 Jan 2012 | 11:24 am
    When I first came across this video on Facebook today, I was watching it because a friend asked a question.  Little did I know that what Ken Robinson would be speaking about would have me jumping up and down, on the edge of my seat, and cheering for more. This is simply brilliant. It starts off about the economy and our education system.  Ok…I was curious.  But then at the 4:30 mark, my ears perked up as I heard Ken Robinson speak about ADHD and the epiedmic, or rather the “NOT  an epidemic” of ADHD. That’s when things got REALLY good, and I knew I would have to…

  • SpongeBob Is Giving Your Kids ADHD

    Rory Stern
    14 Sep 2011 | 9:35 am
    SpongeBob and ADHD? Did you hear this yet? A recent study published in the journal Pediatrics, suggests that kids around 4 years of age demonstrated decreased attention levels after watching only nine minutes of the favored Nickelodeon show SpongeBob Squarepants. Two groups were tested, one watched SpongeBob Squarepants and the other watched what the journal is reporting as a “slower paced” show called Caillou… I’m familiar with both shows.  I’m just not certain what the media outlets and / or the study is referring to as a “slower-paced” show versus…

  • How Do ADD / ADHD Medications Really Work?

    Rory Stern
    10 Nov 2010 | 1:07 pm
    I recently answered this question and thought it was worth sharing. Plus, it really got me thinking. For those of you who do take medications yourself, or have children taking medications, what experience do you have or see as a result? It’s difficult to say what you changes you might see in your husband without knowing which exact medication he is being prescribed. There are different types, two primary to be exact (stimulants and non-stimulants) along with some “off-label” medications that are for other conditions but have also shown to work with ADD / ADHD. Depending upon…

  • CNN Medical Experts Reveal Two Keys To Helping Children With ADHD In School

    Rory Stern
    20 Jul 2010 | 4:05 pm
    In a blog post today, CNN’s medical team discusses the recent results of a Consumer Reports Health Survey that suggests the two most important keys to successfully helping and supporting a child with ADHD. These two keys: Medication Schools that are “in the know” All in all, this is a very interesting read and perspective on the difficulties many children and parents face when trying to manage and overcome the challenges presented by ADHD. The article is heavy on research findings and statistics, reporting that 84 percents of parents turn to medication at one point or…
 
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  • ADHD & New Year’s Resolutions

    Dr. Kenny Handelman
    4 Jan 2012 | 9:57 pm
    Today is January 4, 2012, and I sent an email today to my email subscribers asking them two simple questions: What is your #1 New Years Resolution this year? Have you achieved your New Years Resolutions in the past? I asked people to just hit ‘reply’ and send in an email to let me know the short answers to these questions. On other occasions, I have used ‘survey software’, which makes it easy to tabulate and summarize responses, but this time, I thought if people just had to hit ‘reply’ in their email, then they’d be more likely to respond. And did…

  • Holiday Message: Most Of All, Remember…

    Dr. Kenny Handelman
    18 Dec 2011 | 11:03 am
    As we get closer to the Christmas break, life gets much busier… Whether this is a religious holiday for you or not (i.e. Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza…), no doubt your life has gotten much busier in the past few weeks. And things become all about the work get togethers, the ‘secret santa’, the family functions, trying to honor family traditions, and of course – trying to find the “right” present for your loved ones. And if it’s for your child, no doubt, there is the ‘hot gift’ of the season, which is way too hard to find… (I…

  • ADHD Medication: How To Decide

    Dr. Kenny Handelman
    30 Nov 2011 | 10:24 am
    When it comes to making a decision about whether to use a medication for ADD/ADHD or not, many people struggle with this… There is so much misinformation out there, that people are worried about making the wrong decision, and whether they will be judged for it… In this short video (taken from a presentation I did), I share with you the way to decide if you will take ADD/ADHD medication or not. And this applies whether you are dealing with child/teen ADD/ADHD, or Adult ADD/ADHD. Please watch this short video, share your comments/thoughts below (and also forward it to friends/family…

  • Practice Gratitude Regulary

    Dr. Kenny Handelman
    27 Nov 2011 | 11:18 am
    This past week, it was US Thanksgiving. When it’s Thanksgiving, people (generally) have a great time with friends and family, and have a wonderful, satisfying meal together. And… most people take some time to consider what they are thankful for. I am thankful for so many things. Including: My Family and Friends My Health My profession, and the ability I have to help people on a day to day basis The fact that I was born at the time I was (we live in amazing times, with incredible opportunities) The fact that I was born in Canada (it may get cold here, but it is one of the best…

  • Long Term Stimulant Use Improves School Grades

    Dr. Kenny Handelman
    26 Nov 2011 | 12:59 pm
    When kids or teens are diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, doctors generally recommend medication to help to control the symptoms.The most commonly used medications include the stimulant medications – namely medicines like: Concerta, Adderall, Adderall XR, Vyvanse, Metadate CD, Ritalin LA, Methylphenidate, Dextroamphetamine, and others. While there are many studies showing that the ADHD symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity improve with the medicine, and cause short term academic improvements, there has been a lack of research to show long term academic benefits. The studies…
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  • Me, Myself, and ADHD

    26 Jan 2012 | 2:51 pm
    I'm tired of the Hong Kong adventure. I want out. But what if it's not this city? What if it's me? How can I keep running from my ADHD self?

  • Adventure? Or ADHD Avoidance?

    16 Jan 2012 | 11:45 am
    Guiding a group of 40-plus college students through Asia, I feel lonely, scared, and sick about avoiding the to-do list at home that promises to help me reign in my ADHD.

  • This Year Will Be Different. Right?

    28 Dec 2011 | 10:26 am
    I return home for the holidays to learn that life did not pause in my absence. Friends have moved on and moved up. Will this year's resolutions help me do the same?

  • Where Is My Wonderful Life?

    19 Dec 2011 | 2:30 pm
    This isn't the 36th Christmas I'd imagined for myself. Missing are the Norman Rockwell home and picket fence. Missing is the Prince Charming. Missing is the sense of being appreciated... and loved.

  • ADHD Destiny Vs. Self-Determination

    12 Dec 2011 | 12:11 pm
    "One does not make the wind blow but is blown by it." This ancient Asian proverb seems so sadly appropriate as I surrender to my ADHD fate after 36 years. Or will I?
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  • Don't All of Our Kids Deserve Teachers Like This?

    18 Jan 2012 | 10:28 am
    School-related anxiety was making both Natalie and me sick - literally. Until a meeting with her pro-active special ed teacher proved that ADHD guardian angels do exist.

  • Should We Retain More Third Graders?

    10 Jan 2012 | 8:14 pm
    Under the state's new education reform plan, my ADHD daughter Natalie almost certainly would have repeated third grade due to reading deficiencies. Is there really no other option?

  • Mommy, It Hurts

    6 Jan 2012 | 12:02 pm
    After years of bullies, ADHD accommodations, and social-skill meltdowns, school-related anxiety is literally making Natalie ill. Her mom feels pretty sick about it, too.

  • Forgetful Sixth Grader Syndrome

    16 Dec 2011 | 10:51 am
    Ever noticed how ADHD kids enter sixth grade and suddenly hit a brick wall? Thanks to Chris Zeigler Dendy, MS, I learned why that happens, and what savvy parents and teachers can do about it.

  • The Clarinet Diaries: Who Says ADHD Kids Won't Practice?

    12 Dec 2011 | 1:39 pm
    When Nat begged for clarinet lessons, we wanted to encourage her musical interests but we also knew practicing would be tough for an ADHD kid who lacks self-discipline and organization skills.
 
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  • Having ADHD Justifies a Negative Attitude!

    Bryan Hutchinson
    21 Jan 2012 | 4:07 am
    But is it helpful? Does negativity help someone gain friends? Is it a likable characteristic or make a person enjoyable to be around? Does it help one find a job or retain a job and become someone who is respected and admired? I believe that our attitude is within our control and can be modified. (Disclaimer: what follows is only my opinion, read it at your own risk. Take it or leave it as any reader sees fit. I have the greatest respect for those suffering from co-morbid conditions such as ODD or Bipolar and this post does not encompass co-morbid conditions.) There are many justifications…

  • One Blogger’s ADHD Year in REVIEW!

    Bryan Hutchinson
    16 Jan 2012 | 2:54 am
    In my latest free eBook I ask readers to ‘note’ the good things. It is so easy for us to point out and beat ourselves up over our mistakes and things that didn’t work out. But if we really want to live happier, more positive lives, then we probably should give the “good” things the credit they deserve, too. Don’t you think? One way that leads to happiness is gratefulness and I have a lot to be thankful for this year. Here’s my list of my top 10 ‘good’ things this year: . 1 I released my first free eBook of the year 7 Crucial Tips for Parents and Teachers of…

  • What is your life’s purpose? Let’s find out! Even if you have ADHD!

    Bryan Hutchinson
    14 Jan 2012 | 4:28 am
    What is your life’s purpose? What is that “something” that fills you with abundant energy and joy? Everyone has it, that “It” factor, that special quality that sets them apart from everyone else. It’s their purpose and doing it takes no excessive effort or exasperating force of will. It comes naturally, like a cool breeze on a hot summer’s day. It’s not about making money or meeting any requirements or doing something that you are “told”. Most of a person’s life with ADHD is doing things that do not come naturally. It starts in school and just seems to continue forever.

  • ADHD Tip: How to Accomplish Goals and Finish Projects without Setting Goals or Deadlines.

    Bryan Hutchinson
    10 Jan 2012 | 5:16 am
    Put a bulletin board on your wall and make it a happiness board. I’ve always had difficulty with personal “deadlines” and “goals”. I wave at them as they pass by unfinished or, in most cases, not even started. However, I have found a way to turn my wants, needs and desires into visual reminders. I’ve learned that the more my mind is reminded of something in a pleasant, pressure free way, the more likely I am to do it. Because of this I created a visual “happiness board”. It’s on the wall just above my desk where I write every day. When I was writing One Boy’s Struggle,…

  • Choose Friends Wisely! Here’s How and Why

    Bryan Hutchinson
    4 Jan 2012 | 5:16 am
    It’s wonderful to have friends, especially those who encourage us to be the best that we can be. However, it’s also important to remember that we tend to emulate the people we are around the most. If we’ve fallen into a pessimistic, negative or downbeat group, then perhaps we need to adjust our friendships, especially if we want to move on to happier horizons. Friendships are incredibly important. Therefore: Choose friends wisely. If you truly want to be happy, my experience is to choose friends that encourage and support you, have an optimistic nature and like you for who you are and…
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  • Autism and Associated Medical Conditions

    jsnydersachs
    24 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am
    Guest post by epidemiologist Laura Schieve, Ph.D., of the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In recent years, several reports have suggested that children with autism or other learning or behavioral developmental disabilities are more likely than typically developing children to have health conditions such as respiratory or gastrointestinal illnesses. However the studies behind these reports were often small and showed inconsistent findings. Some of their methods had limitations. One of the biggest problems was…

  • Saying No

    heronunderwater
    24 Jan 2012 | 1:49 am
    I’m really bad at saying no.  I’m also really bad at delegating work to others and not trying to do it all myself.  Needless to say, with things being busy at work, both of these habits mean that I’m struggling to keep my head above water. I forgot my early evening Ritalin dose yesterday and only took it when I got to the ADHD class.  Because I had to sit still and listen, I suddenly really noticed how hyper I was both mentally and physically until the effects kicked in.  Being under pressure at work is good, but I really notice how much harder it becomes for me to…

  • Living Naturally: If I can't afford organic, where do I start? (part 2)

    CheekyBumsBlog.com
    23 Jan 2012 | 11:01 pm
    Cheeky Bums Blog (and our Market, opening on 2.2.12) is dedicated to bringing back the vintage traditions that we have lost as a culture - and that means in all aspects of life - from what we eat and how we treat illnesses to how we clean our homes and even how we parent our children!  We will be posting a myriad of articles covering all of these things over the next weeks and months, but if these concepts are totally foreign to you – you’re not alone! and we want to start by building a strong foundation of knowledge and resources so that you are better equipped to raise vintage kids…

  • The Truthiness of the Food We Eat

    Haddon Libby
    23 Jan 2012 | 10:09 pm
    “Truthiness [troo-thee-nis] n. the quality of seeming to be true according to one’s opinion without regard to logic or factual evidence. Origin circa 1824.” It is a useful word coined by irreverent television host Stephen Colbert. A few weeks back, I made a red pancake for my daughter and served it to her for breakfast. I achieved the eye-catching ruby hue by using food coloring. Proud of my accomplishment, I took a picture of the red pancake sitting on a lime green plate and sent it to a friend who knows a bit more about food than I do. I then proceeded to get a lecture from her on…

  • Trials

    pansiesandsunflowers
    23 Jan 2012 | 9:21 pm
    A while back, I posted that my nephew was doing well in school. Since then, there have been many ups and downs. I have started to dread the sight of his teacher walking out with him after school. I like her. I think she actually likes him, in spite of how high maintenance he is. Did I mention that I think she was born the year I graduated from high school. I feel ancient! Anyway, she has been good about communicating with me, usually by email. She answers my questions, explains the things that my nephew tells me that don’t make sense, and really works with him. She gives him leeway that…
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  • ADHD A-List

    Peggy
    23 Jan 2012 | 6:42 pm
    Are there days that feel like ADHD is a burden holding you back from your dreams?  Don’t despair.  There are tons of successful people out there who have ADHD.  A recent article in Parenting listed 19 celebrities who are open with their ADHD. Justin Timberlake,  Award winning Grammy singer James Oliver, Star Chef Karina Smirnoff, Pro Ball-room  and Latin dancer Will Smith, Actor Michael Phelps, Olympic Gold Swimmer Jim Carrey, Funny Man and Comedian Ty Pennington,  Extreme Makeover Actor Richard Branson, Funder of Virgin Airlines Paris Hilton, Heiress/Socialite Christopher Knight,…

  • ADHD coaching steers a student back on course

    Peggy
    19 Jan 2012 | 5:05 pm
    Jesse (not his real name) was an average college student majoring in engineering major at a big university.  He lived in a dorm room, went to class during the week and partied on the weekends. But one thing about Jesse’s college experience set it apart from many others’:  he has ADHD. Jesse told us he figured out he had ADHD when a friend was diagnosed.  “So I went to get screened. After what ended up being a three-month-long process of tests and doctor visits, I was diagnosed.” College is a particularly difficult time for students with ADHD.  Academic demands, increased…

  • 5 ways to protect yourself from the ADHD medication shortage

    Peggy
    12 Jan 2012 | 2:36 pm
    Don't get caught short without ADHD medication It’s been nearly a year since we first started hearing about ADHD medication shortages and it looks like the end is not coming soon enough. When the shortages were first reported, all parties thought it would be a short-term problem.  But now apparently the problem is getting bigger, not smaller. Last week CHADD published an editorial outlining the reasons for the shortages (essentially the DEA makes a “guess” each year about how much production to allow of the controlled ingredients used in ADHD drugs.  Hint: they guessed wrong.) …

  • College admission testing: know your rights

    Peggy
    6 Jan 2012 | 1:14 pm
    Many students with ADHD are familiar with receiving accommodations as part of their 504 plans.  You may not know that you can also request accommodations standardized college admissions. Many of the testing organizations have been accused of putting up barriers to receiving these accommodations. Protecting Disabled Students’ Rights to Accomodations The Government Accountability Office has studied this issue and issued a report earlier this week recommending that the Department of Justice become involved in ensuring the testing industry provides accommodations to all eligible…

  • An ADHD Student Needs Your Help

    Peggy
    27 Dec 2011 | 6:29 pm
    A note from Edge Foundation founder, Neil Peterson. Five years ago, I had a conversation with my daughter, Kelsey, who shared with me her pride in her academic turnaround due to working with her ADHD coach.  She dreamed of sharing her experience with other students. Since that time the ideas we discussed have grown into a thriving foundation that pioneers effective, new approaches empowering students with ADHD to succeed. ADHD coaching empowers student success ADHD can be challenging, and while students with ADHD have the intellectual capacity for success,  they are four times more…
 
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  • Dr. Daniel Amen's 6 Types of ADD

    27 Jan 2012 | 3:23 am
    Daniel G. Amen, MD is a physician, child and adult psychiatrist, brain imaging specialist, Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and medical director of the Amen Clinics in California, Washington, and Virginia. He is a bestselling author of 28 books, including Healing ADD: The Breakthrough Program That Allows You to See and Heal the 6 Types of ADD. Dr. Amen is also a parent of four children, two of whom have ADHD. READ MORE Learn more or join the conversation! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | NEWSLETTER

  • 9th Annual Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities Youth Achievement Award

    24 Jan 2012 | 4:31 am
    Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities' annual $1,000 Youth Achievement Award is a nationwide recognition of high accomplishment for students 19 or younger with learning disabilities and/or ADHD. Nominations for the award are open until February 28, 2012.This $1,000 award recognizes the strengths and accomplishments of young people with learning disabilities and ADHD. It will be given to a student 19 or younger for demonstrating initiative, talent and determination resulting in a notable accomplishment in any field--including art, music, science, math, athletics or community service. Honorable…

  • Saying Things Without Thinking

    24 Jan 2012 | 3:23 am
    "Does anyone seem to say the wrong thing to someone, realize it later, way after it's too late, and then feel stupid about it for days afterward? How do you recover?" --About.com Reader Please share your experiences, feelings, and tips for dealing with verbal impulsivity. CLICK HERE TO SHARE Photo © Martin Riedl Learn more or join the conversation! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | NEWSLETTER

  • Tips for Sticking To Those New Year's Resolutions

    13 Jan 2012 | 3:56 am
    The New Year is here and you may have made a resolution or two. Ever find that some of your resolutions are similar to ones made last year? We may start the new year with good intentions, but as the year moves forward, work toward goals may lose steam with all the other obligations buzzing around us. Here are a few strategies to help you stick it out and reach those goals. Sticking To Your Goals Photo © iStockphoto Learn more or join the conversation! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | NEWSLETTER

  • ADHD Medication Shortages: Your Information Needed Today

    10 Jan 2012 | 3:36 am
    Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) is a national non-profit organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with ADHD. Many of you may be very familiar with the current shortage of medications to treat ADHD. CHADD is working to get a better handle on the extent of the shortages and would like some information from you. If you would take just a moment to answer a few questions about your personal experience with the availability of your medication, then CHADD will know much more about the extent of the problem, all the medications…
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  • Negativism vs Pessimism

    Jeff
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:05 am
    It is a common mistake to conflate “being negative” with “being pessimistic.” To me, being negative means being realistic, it means being faithful to the lived experience, it means acknowledging what should be obvious to all. If “being negative” becomes the sole purpose of one’s life, now you are moving into the realm of pessimism. But to acknowledge that the ADHD life is a set of struggles and triumphs is to acknowledge the reality of life. Almost all of my output on my blog is meant to be an acknowledgment and externalization of the struggles of the…

  • Renaming ADHD: Sonofabi#!@F*%K@%SHOLE Disorder

    Jeff
    19 Jan 2012 | 10:49 am
    Glen Hogard, an ADHD coach, posted the following on FaceBook: [...] I do know I support Chuck Parker’s (and Barkley’s) new suggestion for a name for ADHD. EFD or “Executive Function Disorder”. Sure, I’d prefer difference, but if we want those accomodations [sic] we’d better stick with disorder; which it is in the hostile linear environments in which we must perform. (Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 8:30am) To which I replied: EFD? Maybe. Captures a little bit more of the essence of the problem. However, I suggest the following as a new name for ADHD:…

  • Adult ADHD and Loneliness, Part II

    Jeff
    16 Jan 2012 | 11:38 am
    Based on the comments and emails I’ve received in response to the post on ADHD and loneliness (see: ADHD and Loneliness), I feel it’s necessary to clarify and amplify a few points. My observations were based on discussions I’ve had with other ADHDers, which means it’s a very small sample size and not at all scientific. As I noted in the comments, the “loneliness” did not necessarily apply to me. (More on this later in the post.) Many of us have different types of friendships based on different factors: work friends; common interest friends (e.g., hobby;…

  • Adult ADHD and Loneliness

    Jeff
    13 Jan 2012 | 9:48 am
    Simple Observation: Adult ADHDers usually have no friends. I have not done any study on this phenomenon nor have I consulted the Google Oracle for wisdom. I base this observation purely on anecdotes, on conversations I’ve had with numerous adult ADHDers who have told me that for most of their life they had no friends. That is, they had (and often still have) no one who understood them, to whom they could open up, with whom they could “let their hair down” (metaphorically, of course). I hope that those who have been diagnosed at a young age and are fully aware of their…

  • The Story We Tell Ourselves

    Jeff
    5 Jan 2012 | 8:49 am
    …we can be blind to the obvious, and we are also blind to our blindness. – Daniel Kahneman, Thinking, Fast and Slow Everyone has a story to help them understand themselves and their relationship to the world. It is their personal explanation of who they are and why they do the things they do. It is their mental comfort food. They repeat the story to themselves when they are confronted with something unknown or with a story that conflicts with theirs. The Late Diagnosed ADHDer (Ltd-ADHD) — an ADHDer who was not diagnosed for twenty or more years — may create a story that…
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  • MDs and Truth in Advertising, err Blogging

    Gina Pera
    18 Jan 2012 | 3:28 pm
    Isn’t it great when psychiatrists publish websites or blogs that help you decide if they might be the right (or very wrong) choice for you? Isn’t it really great when their guest comments on other blogs provide an entirely different picture of their approach than you would get by reading the pro forma info on [...]

  • “One Man’s” Story Touches This Mom

    Gina Pera
    15 Jan 2012 | 4:52 pm
    Last month I ran a guest post, One Man’s Rugged Reality of ADD, by Dylan Rosen. As the outpouring of supportive comments demonstrates, this first-person account of late-diagnosis ADD touched many minds and hearts among ADHD Roller Coaster blog readers. The ensuing comments are all well worth reading, but the one from “Brandy” stood out [...]

  • Listen Up! “You Me ADD” Now Audiobook

    Gina Pera
    22 Dec 2011 | 5:08 pm
    At least weekly since my book was published, I receive an e-mail asking when the audio version will be available. Thank goodness I can finally say NOW. Seeking a unique gift for yourself or loved ones this holiday season? How about a comprehensive spoken-word guide to understanding the broad strokes and small nuances of ADHD [...]

  • Seeking Your Stories of Resilience

    Gina Pera
    20 Dec 2011 | 1:56 am
    Reading last week’s first-person essay (“The Rugged Reality of ADD”, by Dylan) and the many comments reminds me to tell you about The Resilience Through the Lifespan Project, conducted by Mark Katz, Ph.D., whom I wrote about recently here. I hope that you will consider participating in this important endeavor. Here are the details. In [...]

  • One Man’s “Rugged Reality of ADD”

    Gina Pera
    1 Dec 2011 | 2:03 pm
    A new friend has graciously agreed to share his Success Story story with ADHD Roller Coaster readers: The Rugged Reality of ADD, by Dylan Rosen Do not read this if you are looking for a “Happy ADD Story.” I do not have the gold medals of Michael Phelps or the arm of Terry Bradshaw. My [...]
 
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  • Getting Your Zzzzz’s When You Have ADHD

    Jacqueline Sinfield
    26 Jan 2012 | 2:09 pm
    A staggering 75% of ADHD adults are unable to quiet their minds enough so they can fall asleep. Some say they become very creative and productive when most people are heading to bed. Some report to feeling so tired they have to drag themselves through the day, but then aren’t tired at bedtime. Their mind is racing as soon as their head hits the pillow and stops sleep from arriving. Walking through life sleep deprived isn’t a pleasant experience; daily life is a struggle rather than joy. Sleep deprivation can result in symptoms that mirror your ADHD symptoms such as: 1. Anxiety 2.

  • How To Do The Activities You Don’t Like Doing

    Jacqueline Sinfield
    12 Jan 2012 | 5:06 pm
    Recently, I heard that Jillian Michaels, former trainer for the TV show “Biggest Loser”… doesn’t like to exercise. That really surprised me; I thought TV’s toughest trainer would love exercising. However, she likes the benefits of exercise, rather than actual exercise. This example, beautifully illustrates that sometimes we have to do actions that aren’t enjoyable, but they are essential to our well-being. Psychologist, Dr. Ari Tuckman, identifies the difference between Product and Process activities. Process activities are actions that are done for pleasure,…

  • ADHD and Money

    Jacqueline Sinfield
    5 Jan 2012 | 5:48 pm
    Money management is very difficult for ADHD adults and this results in some rather depressing statics. For example, people with ADHD have more: Bankruptcies Foreclosures Credit card debit Periods of unemployment and do more: Impulsive spending Arguing with spouse about money more so, than the average person. They are also less likely to: Have savings Have a retirement plan than there non ADHD peersPeople with ADD also have lots of negative emotions connected to money. They feel guilty, ashamed, and embarrassed that they don’t earn as much as they would like, that they have debt, or…

  • ADHD Goals for the New Year

    Jacqueline Sinfield
    28 Dec 2011 | 10:42 am
      When we think of the New Year we automatically think about New Year Resolutions. However resolutions are usually a highly ineffective way to achieve what we would like in our life. For example, if your new years resolution is to lose weight, or get fit, you will likely to do really well for the first few days or even a few weeks, eating an extreme diet or going to the gym every day. But then the resolution way of life becomes hard and boring and its more comfortable to revert back to old ways.  New Years Resolutions are based on pure will power, and without a compelling goal, or big…

  • ADHD and Motivation

    Jacqueline Sinfield
    16 Dec 2011 | 9:02 am
    Dr. Russell Barkley says that ADHD is more about loss of interest and motivation than attention and concentration. This makes sense, as we know ADHDers can pay attention for hours  on tasks they love. Motivation is a characteristic that makes us want to ‘do’ an activity. Unfortunately, there is lotsof moral judgement about motivation and people think lack of motivation is a sign of laziness or not caring. The good news is that in recent years studies have found evidence that motivation is more about brain chemistry, than will power. It has been found that motivation problems in…
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