by Brenda on November 9, 2010
Exercise Exercise. Just like drinking enough water, and eating the right foods, exercise is an important facet in a healthy lifestyle and in The Med Free with ADD program. One more thing you don’t want to hear, right? I don’t blame you. Exercise is boring, at least to me. I was an uncoordinated kid; now [...]
by Brenda on July 14, 2010
Making and keeping friends can sometimes be difficult for people with Attention Deficit Disorder. We often have poor social skills and can be too intense or too distracted for others to deal with. Having a friend or two who gets you, though, can be one of the best things you can do for yourself. It [...]
by Brenda on June 26, 2010
Social anxiety is one of those little perks that often comes along with ADHD. It’s understandable. When you consider that you have trouble paying attention to what others are saying, miss social cues, often interrupt or contribute things that don’t seem to follow the conversation, it’s no wonder that you might be uncomfortable in social [...]
by Brenda on June 21, 2010
Good communication skills are important to every aspect of our lives, whether it’s communicating with your spouse, your boss, or even your hair stylist. Maybe especially your hair stylist. But as ADD Moms, our communication skills may not be as polished as we would like. It’s hard to communicate with someone if you’re not paying [...]
by Brenda on March 22, 2010
Anyone who knows me well knows how much I avoid the phone. I rarely call anyone other than my kids. Even my weekly call to my dad is stressful for me. I didn’t connect this phone phobia of mine with my ADHD until I read Sandy Maynard’s article today on the ADDitude Magazine website. Apparently [...]