ADHD Diagnosis: Now What?

by Brenda on March 9, 2010

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When you first get diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, it can be a relief. You finally have an explanation for the way you are, and you feel as though, from this point on, things will be better.

Often, however, that feeling is soon replaced with overwhelm and confusion.

Where do you begin to look for treatment, for solutions?

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Adding Structure

by Brenda on March 8, 2010

Like most people with ADHD, I do better in a structured environment. And while I have worked outside of the home, most of my married “mom” years have been spent at home. Home – where there is little structure unless you create it (and enforce it).

I’ve been reading a lot of “makeover” kinds of books lately. Not hair and makeup makeovers; more like life makeovers. Gee that’s not too ambitious is it?

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Beauty and ADHD

March 4, 2010

Did you know that women with ADHD are more beautiful than women who don’t have ADHD?

Actually, that’s not true. I made that up. Sorry. :)

What is true is that low self esteem and depression can often accompany ADHD, and that can often be as obvious as the nose on your face, at least to others.

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Visual Aids and ADHD

March 3, 2010

I think that it’s safe to say that most people with Attention Deficit Disorder are visually oriented; we are visual learners.

There are ways that you can use this information to your advantage when you’re trying to manage your life more effectively. And no, all of those things in piles that you leave out “so you won’t forget” is not one of them.

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Ziplist

March 1, 2010

Whenever I can find something new that makes my life easier, I am all about it. And when I can share that with all of you, I do.

Over the weekend, I found Ziplist. Ziplist is designed to make your grocery shopping easier and less stressful. Here’s how they describe their service:

We know how busy you are and ZipList is all about getting you and in and out the grocery store quickly, while saving you time, money and your sanity.

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