Not Doing What You Want? Here’s Why…
I used to struggle to get things done; things that I knew were important. But all too often they were never finished, or even started. They remained elusive ambitions, and…
Interest is a KEY for ADHD
There are many ways to look at ADHD, partly, I suppose, because it’s so complex that it manifests differently in each of us. My ADHD is not exactly the same…
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…
7 Ways To Explain ADHD
What exactly is Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder? What does it feel like to have it? How does it appear to other people? I’ve put those questions to countless ADHD specialists and…
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,…
Does ADHD Go Away? #adhdrelatable #adhdadult
One of the most interesting experts who shared their knowledge in my documentary ADD & Loving It?! was Kate Kelly. She was the coauthor of the first best-selling book about…
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…
Things that bug people with ADHD #3 – Visual distractions #adhdrelatable #adhdprobs
I want to share a trick that will improve your photos, selfies, and videos. You see, folks with ADHD can be overly sensitive grating sounds or discordant sights. If it’s…