It's Valentine's Day on the ADHD Relationships Roller Coaster. Are you celebrating—or crying? I used to dread the occasion. Now I look forward. How did this happen? Let's travel back in time. Back to the “bad old days,” before my husband and I started happily traipsing through the woods singing "I Got You, Babe" (see video at the end of this post). Back when we were getting ferociously … [Keep Reading...]
Divorcing a High-Conflict ADHD Spouse
Divorcing an already high-conflict ADHD spouse risks ratcheting up the conflict—unless you have a strategy. In this post, I offer valuable advice from an expert, Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq. Over the years, I've witnessed many painful cases … [Read More...]
Frank, ADHD, And The Traffic Cop
It doesn't sound comedic: Getting pulled over by the traffic cop when you have ADHD. But the best comedy involves a bit of pain, right? Welcome to two excerpts from Frank South's brilliantly candid one-man show, Pay Attention: ADHD in … [Read More...]
Silicon Valley Adult ADHD Support
If you live in or are visiting the San Francisco Bay Area/Silicon Valley and seeking support for Adult ADHD—yours or your partners—you've come to the right place!For more than a decade, I have led two free groups. They take place monthly in … [Read More...]
Organized! My ADHD Tech Stack
First, what is an "ADHD Tech Stack"? Simply put, it's a collection of apps and devices that helps you to stay on top of your commitments, goals, and tasks. A few weeks ago, Jaclyn Paul explained the genesis of her new book. Creating … [Read More...]
Six Key Management Tools for Adult ADHD: Time, Tasks, and Memories
Is that all it takes—six key ADHD management tools? Well, not exactly. But they can create a strong foundation. Highly organized people are made—not born. At least that's what I've observed. And guess what? The most organized people I … [Read More...]
Anne of Green Gables Has ADHD?
Could Anne of Green Gables have ADHD? How about Pastor Meredith? We've all experienced it: While watching a movie, reading a book, or listening to a song, we recognize....ADHD. Even if the creator of that work had never heard of … [Read More...]
Correct Diagnosis Matters: Is It Alzheimer’s Or Long-Missed ADHD?
Do you worry about this? That is, ADHD in older people misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's or dementia. I worry about it. A lot. This misdiagnosis poses devastating consequences for those individuals and everyone who loves them. And the medical … [Read More...]
Creating Order from ADHD Chaos
How to transform ADHD chaos to order throughout your life? In my experience, the first step comes with recognizing the pain that disorganization is causing you or your loved ones. The next step: Adopting a meaningful philosophy of life that … [Read More...]
