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ADHD and Addictions

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 [...]

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Happy 2012!

by Brenda on January 1, 2012

Happy New Year! I hope that your New Years celebrations were happy and safe. You know most of us look at the new year as a new beginning. A chance to do things better than we did the year before. You know all about New Years Resolutions. I think most people tend to slip on [...]

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Do It Now

by Brenda on December 8, 2011

I’ve been feeling particularly scattered lately. Between the holidays and my decision last week to get a new puppy, it’s no wonder I feel scattered. For instance, I have a couple of boxes in my pantry that originally contained food related gifts. They are the perfect size for me to disguise a couple of Christmas [...]

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What You Want and What You’re Doing

by Brenda on December 5, 2011

As ADD Moms, we often feel overwhelmed by all that we have to do and keep track of. We never seem to have enough hours in the day to get everything done. Now you know that we’re time wasters. Facebook, email, television, talking on the phone – all time wasters for the most part. We [...]

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ADHD and Forgetfulness

by Brenda on November 20, 2011

Forgetfulness is sort of a hallmark of ADHD, don’t you think? That and an inability to focus are the things people most often associate with it. So how come we’re so forgetful? Well, there are a few reasons. First, our problems with Executive Function can add to our difficulty remembering the things we are supposed [...]

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