How did you learn your partner has ADHD? That was one of 64 questions in the ADHD Partner Survey. Put another way: What as your "lightbulb moment"? You'll find the results below. How about you? How did you learn that you or your loved one has ADHD? Was it by accident? You were reading an article and thought—wait a minute. That's ADHD? Or did the professional whose help you sought for … [Keep Reading...]
One Man’s Story of Late-Diagnosis ADHD Touches This Mom
In a recent post, a young man describes hard truths about his late-diagnosis ADHD. It deeply resonated with a mother who shared her story in response as a comment. A mother discovers that her child has ADHD—and then links that discovery … [Read More...]
Did Mrs. Murphy Abuse Benzedrine? Or Did She Have ADHD?
Benzedrine is not today a stimulant used to treat ADHD. But it was used to treat many things—perhaps including unrecognized ADHD—in the past. Maybe you're too young to have heard the song, "Who Put the Benzedrine in Mrs. Murphy's … [Read More...]
What Does Adult ADHD Look Like? It Depends On the Individual!
What does Adult ADHD look like? In fact, it can look different in each person who has it! Maybe you’ve heard that people with ADHD are "creative" or "risk-taking" or "extroverted.” The truth is, people with ADHD are individuals. Yes, … [Read More...]
Happy Valentine’s Day to ADHD Roller Coaster Relationship Riders
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 … [Read More...]
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...]
