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ADHD in Adults | Adult ADHD

Up Early. One Sure Way to Increase Productivity.

One day, some time ago, I woke up early and did not do that thing I do so well to start my days—rolling over and falling back asleep for another two hours.

ADHD in Adults | ADHD Myths | Adult ADHD

Does Everyone Have ADHD?

By totallyaddauthor

“Everyone is ADHD. It’s the internet and smart phones.”
“These days everyone is ADD.”
“Yeah, everyone thinks they have it.”
Uh… No! Sorry, friend, but the whole world is NOT suddenly suffering from Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

Adult ADHD | Women & ADD/ADHD

Does ADHD Affect Women Differently?

By Elizabeth Storm

It used to be thought that only boys could have the condition. It also used to be thought that boys always grew out of it. We now know that neither of those is true.

Adult ADHD | Tools, Tips & Tricks

Getting Help for ADHD When You Have No Money

By Sandy Pace

It is possible to get help for ADHD for free, or little money. Here’s our top 7 ways to get help for free, or inexpensively.

Holistic Strategies | Parenting, Children, School | Work & School

Can Diet Impact a Child’s ADHD Symptoms?

By Dr. Rachel Gow

As a Child Neuropsychologist, specialising in neurodevelopmental differences as well as a mother who raised my own son who was diagnosed with ADHD and Dyslexia around the age of nine, I understand the challenges that learning and behaviour differences can bring.

Adult ADHD | Emotional Journey

How A Person With ADHD Thinks

By Kate Fraser-Medcalf

Contacting a business with a small request. Simple. Right? Not to my ADHD brain!

Adult ADHD | The Costs

ADHD, Alcoholism, and Substance Abuse

By JT Wahlberg

There was only one way to slow down my brain: get drunk, get numb, get dumb. This happened all day every day.

Self-medication was the key for me. I was completely in control, until I wasn’t. As a young adult I struggled with keeping my thoughts from getting out of control.

Adult ADHD | Emotional Journey

ADHD and Emotions: Why Do I Overreact?

By totallyaddauthor

A question for anyone with ADHD: Do you really hate when things change? Are you like me, emotionally sensitive? Oversensitive? Prone to overreact? Outbursts of panic or anger? Once you finally figure something out, are you hugely upset when it gets changed, discontinued, or is only available in the New & Improved version?