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 …
When ADHD Leads to “Self-Medicating” With Argument
Why do some people with ADHD self-medicate with argument? What does that phrase even mean—to self-medicate with arguments? Simply, it refers to the stimulation some people get by provoking a conflict—consciously or not. If you …
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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.” …
An Astronaut’s Tips for Adults Dealing with ADHD
Astronauts might have particularly useful tips for adults with ADHD—and everybody else, of course. These tips include how to manage risk–and fear. After all, when you sit in a spaceship hurtling around the Earth …
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Driving While Distracted: Adult ADHD Hits the Road
ADHD and driving: For many years, Adult ADHD researchers made it a top priority. The evidence is clear: ADHD can impair driving safety. Also clear: Medication can improve driving skills. As for this cartoon, count …
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Talkin’ Trash: Targeting ADHD Treatment Goals
You might be surprised. It’s not on the symptom list. It’s not on the “Top Ten ADHD Relationship Challenges.” But “not taking out the trash” is a common complaint among the partners of adults …
Blindsided by ADHD Diagnosis: A Wife’s Story
How can you be blindsided by an ADHD diagnosis? It’s easy. Our culture has alternate explanations for virtually all ADHD-related challenges. Moreover, even in this 21st Century, the public and even the mental health profession …
ADHD and Sleep: Puzzling The Pieces
ADHD and sleep. It’s like any other ADHD-related topic: complex and variable with the individual. I’m constantly struck by the widespread perception that anything about ADHD is simple—or cookie-cutter. Nothing could be further from the …
Misdiagnosed with Depression Until 39: “Best Week of My Life”
She had sought help from a string of mental-health professionals—for decades—with her ADHD misdiagnosed as depression and anxiety. Again and Again. For decades. I’ve met many women and men with this experience. If you love …
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Research: ADHD, Balance, and “Postural Sway”
Can ADHD create physical balance problems? Yes, we’re hearing more about ADHD-related challenges with something called “motor control.” Simply put, balance. I’ll share a few examples and then results from a very interesting study. …
