by Brenda on January 25, 2012
Did you know that addictions are very common among people who have ADHD? It’s true. It often comes from self medicating – an attempt to control your symptoms of ADHD or anxiety or depression. Self medicating is not always a conscious act. Think about it – we have problems paying attention – so the beginnings [...]
by Brenda on November 25, 2011
A few weeks ago, I did about 75% of my holiday shopping online. I was so proud of myself, being ready for the holidays so soon. This morning I decided to check on my orders to see when they might arrive. It turns out that instead of having my shopping almost done, I have barely [...]
by Brenda on November 21, 2011
ADDers are prone to impulsive behavior – acting without thinking. But being impulsive is more about behavior, it’s about thinking and judgement too. Have you ever said something impulsively and then wished you could take it back? I know I have. Never ask someone when they are due if you don’t know for a fact [...]
by Brenda on November 18, 2011
There are always people newly diagnosed with ADHD who have questions about what it is, so I thought a little ADD 101 was in order. ADD, ADHD, Attention Deficit Disorder – which one is it? Many years ago when Attention Deficit Disorder was first being recognized, it was thought that there were two kinds: ADD [...]
by Brenda on August 30, 2011
Does your spouse, partner, significant other get you? Do they understand you in terms of your ADHD? Or are there problems in the relationship because of it? People without ADHD really have a hard time understanding those of us with ADHD. I guess that goes both ways; how well do we understand them? It can [...]