My husband, prior to being diagnosed with ADHD at age 37, says his best coping tool was "Fear-Based Management"—fondly referred to as FBM™. Yet he, along with many other adults with late-diagnosis ADHD, often learn this: The strategies that seemed to help in the short-term can be destructive in the long-term.Let me explain, … Read More
Can ADHD Affect Sense of Smell?
Our mail carrier handed me a small box. As he walked away, I thought, "Wow, his cologne still lingers. Must be strong stuff." Then I opened the box: A small bottle … Read More
Myth #11: Stimulant Medications are Dangerous!
By Taylor J., guest writerIt's a pernicious myth, this idea that stimulant medications are dangerous. In fact, it has been repeated so often, it's … Read More
Can Foods, Acids, and Antacids Interfere with Stimulants?
Can acidic foods interfere with the effectiveness of stimulants, such as Ritalin, Adderall, and Vyvanse? The question came up again at my face-to-face Silicon Valley … Read More
ADHD Roller Coaster Again Named A Best ADHD Blog
For the fourth year running, Healthline.com editors named ADHD Roller Coaster a Best ADHD Blog. They describe my work this way: For 17 years, Gina Pera has been … Read More
ADHD Drug Holiday—Or Horror?
By Katy Rollins I was out of Concerta for a couple of days. In the interim, it was funny watching the ways that I unravel, when I don't take my medication. Of … Read More
“My Husband Is A Good Looker…”
By Jo Ann Law McGrath, guest writer My husband is a good looker.Well, yes....he's handsome, too, but what I mean to convey is his likeness to a bloodhound. He … Read More
Adult ADHD and Infidelity: Getting Past the Affair
Is there an association between Adult ADHD and infidelity? The simple answer is: Maybe. But probably not in the way you might think. My ADHD Partner … Read More
On Trying to Swim Blind: ADHD and Medication
What difference does it make later in life, to be diagnosed with ADHD and take medication?We met just a few years ago. At that time, Meg struggled … Read More
What Might Kill Me?: An Astronaut’s Tips for ADHD Adults
When you sit in a spaceship hurtling around the Earth at 17,500 miles per hour, you learn something about managing risk—and panic. As I listened to this … Read More
