A major part of learning to thrive with Adult ADHD is identifying tools and strategies that can help with your particular challenges. Not a stereotype’s.
Search “Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and ADHD,” and you’ll find a flood of articles describing intense emotional reactions to criticism or perceived rejection. For many adults with ADHD—and for their partners—the description resonates immediately. And powerfully.
We so often associate ADHD challenges with schoolwork, paperwork, and housework. That means we don’t often think of ADHD as affecting sexual intimacy. In fact, many of assume that’s something that folks can do
Generic ADHD medications can work differently—from the brand and from one manufacturer to another. I have reported on this mounting problem since 2009. It remains urgent in 2026, especially with: Extended-release stimulants such as Vyvanse
What—a support group for the partners of adults with ADHD? That struck many people as a strange concept in 2003. That’s when I advanced notion in an essay that went “viral”—in the days before “viral”
By now, you’ve probably heard there’s a strong link between ADHD and obesity. But what does the latest research say? And are healthcare providers keeping up? For example, are they screening for ADHD before
Have you ever wondered why swaddling helps babies sleep? It’s not just about warmth or security—it’s about activating deep-pressure receptors in the body, which help “organize” the brain and promote relaxation. Could this same principle
Chore-sharing often presents a major bone of contention in ADHD-challenged relationships. Arguing won’t help. Neither will nagging. And, good grief, stop “talking about it.” Instead, pick up an ADHD-informed strategy. A very simple one. In
Here’s one critical mistake that partners of adults with ADHD often make: Seeking to motivate positive change, they tell their ADHD partner how much their actions (or inactions) hurt them. It seems logical, right?
In this post, we share our own results from genetic testing for ADHD medications. We hope this helps make the information a little more concrete, less abstract. My husband, Dr. Goat, and I share many
What is ADHD’s Double Whammy? I use that informal term to describe a common phenomenon. That is, ADHD symptoms themselves can impair self-awareness about problematic behaviors. Even when there is ready acknowledgement, though, ADHD
