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 an excerpt from Frank South's one-man show, Pay Attention: ADHD in Hollywood, on the Rocks, with a Twist. It overflows with hard-but-entertaining truths about some adults' experience of ADHD. South, formerly a hit-show TV writer and producer, … [Keep Reading...]
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 ADHD Management Tools
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...]
ADHD Misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s?
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...]
When ADHD Leads to “Self-Medicating” With Arguments
Why do some people with ADHD self-medicate with argument? What does that phrase even mean—to self-medicate with arguments conflict? Simply, it refers to the stimulation some people get by provoking an argument—consciously or not. If you … [Read More...]
ADHD and Sex: Post-Orgasm Irritability, Jerkdom
What does post-orgasm irritability have to do with ADHD—and could it be damaging your relationship? Maybe not. Or maybe a great deal. As with all things concerning this highly variable condition, "your mileage may vary." But think about … [Read More...]
