For years, ADHD experts have recognized the link between untreated ADHD and obesity. As for weight-control experts and gastric-bypass surgeons? Most missed the memo. Is it territorial jealousy? Willful ignorance? "ADHD Denial"?Let's be charitable and call it one more casualty of our highly specialized medical system. … Read More
ADHD, Addictions, And AA
Almost 30 years ago, I attended my first meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). It wasn't for me but for my roommate. She went only to snag a good seat for … Read More
ADHD & Nicotine: Historical Ads
Early in my advocacy, I noticed a connection between ADHD and nicotine: The adults in my discussion group who had smoked cigarettes as teens and young adults seem to … Read More
ADHD Roller Coaster Named A Healthline Best Blog for 2018
Healthline.com has named ADHD Roller Coaster a "Best ADHD Blog" again for 2018, marking the fifth year in a row to receive this honor.Thank you to … Read More
“Our Lost Weekend Without ADHD Meds”
Two common questions I receive are: "It ADHD a real thing?" "Do the medications for ADHD really make a difference?"In the early days, I shared the … Read More
One Man’s Story: Growing Up Undiagnosed ADHD
My Rugged Reality of ADHD By Dylan Rosen Do not read this if you are looking for a "Happy ADHD Story." I do not have the gold medals of Michael Phelps or the arm … Read More
Frank South: Stories Mom Never Told You
But no escape, my darling, No turning place to hide. I offer you no amulet, No stone to fell Goliaths. These mortal hands protect you Only as my shadow … Read More
What Traits Attracted You To Your ADHD Partner?
For the next post detailing findings from my ADHD Partner Survey:Folklore persists regarding the type of romantic partners attracted to adults with … Read More
ADHD in Canada: Resources, Research, Advocacy
Oh Canada: How fortunate your ADHD community, to have two major national non-profits working on your behalf: CADDRA and CADDAC. I cannot name another country that … Read More
“ADHD Hyperfocus”: All It’s Cracked Up To Be?
We've all heard about the much-ballyhooed ADHD Hyperfocus. I've wondered about it for years. (Frank South sheds light on the topic below, in an excerpt from his new … Read More
