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Marijuana Myths

By Team TotallyADD

By adulthood everyone has found tools to cope and manage their ADHD, whether it has been diagnosed or not. Some self-medicate with addictions to work, sex, dangerous activities, high risk sports. But many also end up using illicit drugs. As Doctor Sam Chang explains, the number on choice for ADHD folks is Cannabis. And though marijuana has always been surrounded by myths, in fact, the more ‘enlightened and informed’ of us are simply accepting a whole new set of myths.

Adult ADHD | Rick | TotallyADD Blog

Losing Robin Williams

By totallyaddauthor

A tough week indeed, losing Robin Williams. There’s been a lot of speculation and confusion and searching for reasons. Some are asking if Comedians are more prone to Depression…

Adult ADHD | Comedy + Holidays | Rick | TotallyADD Blog

Is Father's Day Passe?

By totallyaddauthor

Ever wonder why the news is so depressing and alarming?
How much is the actual events, the facts, and how much is the way it’s presented?
And by presented I mean skewed, hedged, shaded, edited, colored, highlighted, distorted, misrepresented, misinterpreted, and deformed.

Adult ADHD | Guest Blog | Women & ADD/ADHD

THE THREE PILLARS OF CHANGE FOR WOMEN WITH ADHD

By Sari Solden, MS

For a woman with ADD, the healing starts in her brain and continues in her heart.
In order for women with the executive function struggles of ADHD to maximize their strengths and increase their feeling of satisfaction and fulfillment, it is usually necessary to re-structure the way they set up their lives both at home and at work.
This means that first, they must come to a deep understanding and acceptance of how they function best, how their brains work, and become willing to ask for support for their challenges. This may sound simple, but it is far from easy….

Guest Blog | Parenting, Children, School | Relationships & Family | TotallyADD Blog

Parents Can Make a Difference for Smart Kids who Struggle with School

By Elaine Taylor-Klaus

It was a joyous afternoon, filled with promise and expectation. Who knew it would be overshadowed by years of misery and disappointment?
Adorable in her little uniform shirt at 6 years old, she was home from her first day of 1st Grade. She had changed into jean shorts and was sitting tall and proud at my grandmother’s antique desk. Pony-tail bobbing, she was ready to tackle her homework, proud in that “I’m-a-big-girl-now” kind of a way….

Adult ADHD | Rick | TotallyADD Blog | Work & School

What is the Perfect Career For Me & My ADHD? Part 2

By totallyaddauthor

In our video, The Perfect Career For ADHD, the experts agree that it has to be something you are interested in. But not necessarily good at. At least so far.
YOUR PASSION MAY NOT BE SOMETHING YOU DO WELL. YET.
Nobody starts out good at anything. Remember learning to walk? Or to play piano? Or flirting with the opposite sex? Practice, practice, practice.