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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.
Many people with ADHD receive a diagnosis of cyclothymia, either before their ADHD diagnosis or after. Cyclothymia is a relatively rare mood disorder; it involves frequent mood swings between periods
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
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.
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
If ADHD is a spectrum condition, is it also true that “Everybody has a little ADHD”? Pretty much! For those living with the reality of ADHD, hearing that “Everybody has
We’ve never seen a balanced news article about Adult ADHD on The New York Times front page, nor in the Opinion-Editorial section. Quite the opposite, in fact. Why is
Can foods—particularly those containing citric acid—affect how well you absorb stimulants, such as Ritalin, Adderall, and Vyvanse? I get that question a lot. So, let’s delve into answering it.
Of course, I didn’t ask him that — Excuse me, officer, do you have ADHD? Not exactly. Especially while he was writing my traffic citation. But afterward, we chatted and I
This post explores the latest U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines on ADHD and how they impact pilots with ADHD seeking certification. Specifically, is it possible to be a commercial
