Beyond The ADHD Symptom Checklist…
When I was first diagnosed it was hard to find a comprehensive list of ADHD symptoms. Today you’ll find symptom lists and screener quizzes in magazines, newspapers, and online. But…
7 Things ADHD is NOT
Since the launch of our film, “ADD & Loving It?!” we have made it our mission to show the world exactly what ADHD is. The truth is that it’s a…
ADHD & Neurologists, Psychiatrists, & Psychologists – What’s The Difference?
A subscriber asked me a very interesting question:Why are all of the doctors in our videos (and everywhere else online) either Psychiatrists or Psychologists?Why do we never hear from any…
An ADHD Diagnosis Does Not Mean Medication
I’ve heard a lot of myths and misinformation about ADHD. Those myths are pernicious as they prevent people from considering the possibility that this explains why life has been such…
ADHD Anxiety Depression LDs
If you have ADHD you’re at high risk of having a second issue. Or even a third. Or a fourth… The most common are Clinical Depression, General Anxiety Disorder, Tourette’s…
ADHD and Depression in Women
“I was diagnosed with Clinical Depression, but it was actually ADHD!” So many women are misdiagnosed. They are struggling to get through the day and are misdiagnosed with Depression. And…
An ADHD Strategy I Cannot Live Without
Recently I gave a talk about ADHD for the Centre for Diverse Learners. Knowing that people can be recalcitrant about asking questions around a mental health issue, the organizers gave…
ADHD is Awesome?
I’ve noticed a growing number of folks claiming that their ADHD is a ‘Super-Power.’ I love the attitude. But I’m concerned that it simplifies a complex disorder. For most of…
How I Deal With Worry & Ruminating
Anxiety and rumination are common with ADHD. Why? And what can be done about it? Simply put, we have problems with controlling our focus. So when we’re enthused about something,…
How ADHD Stole My Life
There is a tragic cost to ADHD that no one talks about. So I will. These days, social media bombards us with courses, apps, and products that promise to make…