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August 29, 2015
Chapter 6: ADHD and Sex
By Taylor J Now we arrive at Chapter 6: “Peaks and Valleys: ADHD in the Bedroom.” That is, ADHD and sex. ADHD and Finances nearly destroyed our marriage. ADHD-fueled driving certainly gave us gray hair early in life. Sex, however, is not an area that has been a…. problem for us (thank you, Jesus!), in […]
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August 26, 2015
Myth #4: Modern Life Makes Us All ADHD’ish
Myth #4: “Modern Life Makes Us All ADHD’ish” It can indeed seem that way. But there’s a difference between ADHD and ADHD’ish. Living in the accelerated 21st century, it’s easy to get so overwhelmed and stressed that anyone can occasionally forget details, communicate poorly, snap at loved ones, and get sidetracked from what we’re supposed […]
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August 22, 2015
“Turning 44 & Discovering My Authentic Pisces ADHD Self”
My friend Christine has a new hobby, one that might prove an inspiration for you. It certainly has for me. I was so taken with her first painting, above, and her ongoing enthusiasm that I asked her to share her story with ADHD Roller Coaster readers. She kindly obliged. By Christine I have always […]
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August 19, 2015
Myth #3: ADHD Symptoms are Simply Human Behaviors
Myth #3: ADHD Symptoms are Simply Human Behaviors. Taken singly, ADHD symptoms do resemble typical human behaviors—because they are. But there’s nothing “simple” about it. “ADHD is a matter of severity, an exaggeration of normal human behaviors,” explains physician, author, and ADHD expert Patricia Quinn, MD. Furthermore, you can have a little ADHD or a […]
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August 16, 2015
Chapter 5: Driving to Destruction
By Taylor J. My husband drove a 1979 Ford Bronco for most of our marriage. (That is, until it caught fire in a Home Depot parking lot. He saved the burned-out shell of it so he could fix it up….”some day.”) Before treatment, I concluded his tendency to get into wrecks while driving other people’s […]
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August 12, 2015
Myth #2: ADHD Is An Excuse for Irresponsibility
“ADHD Is An Excuse for Irresponsibility.” Psychologist and ADHD expert J. Russell Ramsay has heard that line so many times he’s named it one of his top three myths about ADHD (the other two follow in future myth-munching posts). As the co-director at the University of Pennsylvania’s Adult ADHD Treatment and Research Program, he’s […]
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August 5, 2015
A Tribute to Tommy Dendy: Teacher of Fathers
Fathers can have a particularly tough time parenting children with ADHD. When the standard discipline strategies don’t work, they can get frustrated with themselves and their child. It doesn’t always end well. Over the years, a few books by a few experts have sought to fill this void. But one man is known for […]
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August 1, 2015
Chapter 4: “It’s Only Money, Honey!”
By Taylor J. I’m so glad this chapter exists. But I may need to step aside a couple of times and breathe into a paper bag. Money issues are what drove me to the ADHD spouses support group, and what drove my husband to treatment. This season in our marriage was long, and it was […]
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July 29, 2015
Myth #1: “ADHD is for Kids!”
Is ADHD for kids only? Clearly, no. But we didn’t always know that. Until the 1990s, most medical professionals viewed ADHD as a diagnosis only for children, specifically physically hyperactive children. (A few in the healthcare industry—thankfully, very few—still mistakenly believe that.) One explanation: They thought that children outgrow ADHD because physical hyperactivity, long considered […]
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July 22, 2015
ADHD Myth-Busting Series: Introduction
Throughout history, whenever we haven’t clearly understood a phenomenon, myths have substituted and passed for knowledge. As more of us learn about ADHD, the common misconceptions we encounter (especially in comments to news articles!) may disappear entirely. We can only hope. I’ve created this new ADHD Myth-Busting Series to help you educate the public (and […]
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