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December 3, 2019
ADHD Misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s?
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 everyone who loves them. And the medical community should be taking this possibility seriously. One thing I know about Alzheimer’s: There is no consensus […]
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November 26, 2019
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: Adopting a meaningful philosophy of life that guides all future actions. I could not be more pleased to present an excerpt from […]
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Creating Order from ADHD-Fueled 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: Adopting a meaningful philosophy of life that guides all future actions. I could not be more pleased to present an excerpt from […]
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November 19, 2019
When ADHD Leads to “Self-Medicating” With Arguments
Why do some people with ADHD self-medicate with argument? What does that phrase even mean—to self-medicate with arguments? Simply, it refers to the stimulation some people get by provoking an argument—consciously or not. First, nothing about ADHD is universal, and this is an example. Many people with ADHD are, if anything, argument-averse. And certainly, you […]
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October 29, 2019
ADHD and Sex: Post-Orgasm Irritability, Jerkdom
What does post-orgasm irritability have to do with ADHD? Maybe nothing. Or maybe a great deal. As with all things concerning this highly variable condition, “your mileage may vary.” But think about it. Lovemaking, shopping, and videogaming. What do these three activities have in common? Answer: They all carry the potential to send human dopamine […]
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October 23, 2019
An Astronaut’s Tips for ADHD Adults
Astronauts might have particularly useful tips for adults with ADHD—and everybody else. When you sit in a spaceship hurtling around the Earth at 17,500 miles per hour, you learn something about managing risk—and panic. As I listened to this interview with a famous astronaut, Chris Hadfield, I thought, “That’s exactly the strategy Dr. Goat […]
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What Might Kill Me?: An Astronaut’s Tips for ADHD Adults
Astronauts might have particularly useful tips for adults with ADHD—and everybody else. When you sit in a spaceship hurtling around the Earth at 17,500 miles per hour, you learn something about managing risk—and panic. As I listened to this interview with a famous astronaut, Chris Hadfield, I thought, “That’s exactly the strategy Dr. Goat […]
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October 10, 2019
ADHD & Driving While Distracted
Count on it: Whoever created this “A.D.D. Man!” video knows this: Adult ADHD can affect driving behavior, too. Buckle your seatbelts and watch out for Road Rage Ralph and Sally Soccer Mom! Click on the center arrow to watch the video below. Then check the excerpt from Chapter 5 of my book, Is It You, […]
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Driving While Distracted: ADHD Hits the Road
Count on it: Whoever created this hilariously true-to-life “A.D.D. Man!” video knows that yes, Adult ADHD can affect driving behavior, too. Buckle your seatbelts and watch out for Road Rage Ralph and Sally Soccer Mom! Click on the arrow to watch the video below. Then keep reading: Chapter 5 of my book, Is It You, […]
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October 1, 2019
Talkin’ Trash: Targeting ADHD Treatment Goals
You might be surprised. It’s not on the symptom list. But “not taking out the trash” is a common complaint among the partners of adults with ADHD. It certainly was for me. Twenty years ago, before or just after diagnosis, my husband was one of those people. I did almost all the domestic tasks. […]
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