Learning to Take a Break
Posted on | March 12, 2010 | No Comments
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The other night I spent several hours working on a small but important part of this website. I’ve had readers who signed up for my newsletter and had trouble with some of the links, so I was trying to fix those and change the sign up box as well.
Tags: AD/HD > ADD > Attention Deficit Disorder > brain > brain function > focus > forgetfulness > retrieve information > sleep > stress
ADHD: Beyond Medication
Posted on | March 10, 2010 | No Comments
You and your ADHD do not exist in a vacuum. Just like almost everything else in your life, your ADHD is affected by all kinds of other factors like diet, exercise, sleep, stress level and more.
Whether or not you choose to take medication to help you with your ADHD symptoms, you can also do other things to help manage it.
Tags: AD/HD > ADD > ADD symptoms > Attention Deficit Disorder > depression > diet > exercise > focus > lack of focus > management > medication > meditation > sleep > stress > symptoms > water
ADHD Diagnosis: Now What?
Posted on | March 9, 2010 | 4 Comments
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?
A good place to begin is with the person who diagnosed you. Ask for their opinion and find out what your options are.
Tags: AD/HD > ADD > ADD Moms > ADD symptoms > Attention Deficit Disorder > educate > management > medication > resources > symptoms
Adding Structure
Posted on | March 8, 2010 | 2 Comments
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?
Tags: AD/HD > ADD > Attention Deficit Disorder > Organization > structure > systems > Time Management
Beauty and ADHD
Posted on | March 4, 2010 | 1 Comment
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.
Tags: AD/HD > ADD > Attention Deficit Disorder > beauty > clothing > depression > hair > low self esteem > makeup > self care
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About Brenda
Brenda Nicholson has been an ADD Mom for over 25 years. She has literally "been there and done that" when it comes to ADHD.
ADD Moms was chosen as one of the eight best blogs about ADHD by ADDitude Magazine and Brenda has recently written an article for their next issue.
Brenda started an ADD Coaching program at Schoolcraft College when she worked there and has acted as an ADD consultant for Novartis Pharmaceuticals.
She is the authority when it comes to moms and ADD.
And no, her face isn't really that wide :) it's just a bad picture.
