ADHD Roller Coaster: "Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.?"
News and Essays about Adult ADHD, with author Gina Pera
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This Thanksgiving finds me with much to be grateful for: friends, family, husband, health, and a book that is being generously received.
But this very day, my biggest, warmest THANKS goes to all those adults with ADHD who took the time to write their truth, so eloquently and movingly, in response to this recent New York Times column on ADHD.
Yes, Adult ADHD can affect driving behavior, too. In fact, Chapter 5 of the book Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.? explores exactly how the ADHD Roller Coaster hits the road. An excerpt follows this great animation from “A.D.D. Man!” Buckle your seatbelts and watch out for Road Rage Ralph and Sally Soccer Mom.
Chapter 5:
Driving While Distracted:
The Roller Coaster Hits the Road
My husband’s driving has improved since
taking medication. He no longer “punishes”
drivers who pass him—by flashing his lights,
making rude gestures, and yelling. I’d be so
embarrassed, I’d slink down in the seat.
– Elizabeth
Carol, married 15 years, says her husband is the absolute best driver ever: “At night, Ken notices little animals on the side of the road and has stopped for moose and deer that I never would have seen.”
Tags: Adults with ADHD, Attention-Deficit Disorder, citations, collisions, Driving, driving safety, road rage, speeding tickets
Welcome to the ADHD Amusement Park, where we know that ADHD is real and sometimes fun but sometimes its abrupt twists and turns can give you whiplash.
If you’re an adult with ADHD, know that you’re among friends:
Tags: AD/HD, Adults with ADHD, Attention-Deficit Disorder, Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.?, partners of adults with ADHD
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