My original title included a subtitle, but the search engines don't like that. So here it is, in full: Breaking Out of ADHD Relationship Dysfunction—After Not Breaking a Fall Here's how ADHD … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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: … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
ADHD & Childhood Report Cards
I've seen them: Childhood report cards that might as well be ADHD report cards—if teachers and parents had known how to read them. In this post, I'll share the report cards from one man diagnosed … [Read more...]
ADHD Drug Holiday—Or Horror?
An ADHD Drug holiday, they call it. As if stopping to take ADHD medications guarantees a fun, freedom-filled break from tedious routine. My friend John decided to not take his stimulant medication … [Read more...]
When Adult ADHD Feels Like “Not Being Good Enough”
What does it feel like to have Adult ADHD in a relationship that doesn't "meet you halfway"? What does it feel like to have ADHD in a world that can even feel endlessly critical and devoid of empathy? … [Read more...]
