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Adult ADHD | Articles | Rick | TotallyADD Blog

ADHD Strategies

By totallyaddauthor

You’re reading this because at some point you, or a loved one, saw a video, read an article, did an online test, or took our Unofficial ADHD Quiz, and the penny dropped, you thought “maybe I have adult ADHD”.

Rick | TotallyADD Blog

I Hate Change. I Love Novelty. An ADHD-Friendly Website Grows Even Friendlier

By totallyaddauthor

Is it fair to say that most of us who have ADHD love novelty?  We are drawn to new things.  New ideas. A new pic on Instagram.  When it’s the same old stuff, we get bored.  “That’s the way it’s always been done,” is comforting to some people, but to me that sounds like an apology.  “We’re too afraid to mess with it” sometimes strikes me as a challenge, “We can’t possibly imagine how it could be better so we just live with it.”

Rick | TotallyADD Blog | Work & School

Going To College With ADHD

By totallyaddauthor

Recently I was named a Distinguished Alumnus of Renison College University, part of the University of Waterloo.  It was a wonderful ceremony and a tremendous acknowledgement, especially of what we’ve done with TotallyADD.com.  (I say we, because it’s a team of dedicated people.)

Adult ADHD | Articles | Rick | TotallyADD Blog | Work & School

What's the Best Career for Someone With ADHD?

By totallyaddauthor

“Is there a list of great careers for people who have ADHD? Is there an ideal job that works with ADD? Can I make good living and succeed with ADHD?” Those are big concerns for adolescents with ADHD going to college. Or for adults who are struggling with their ADHD at their job. If they have a job.
The rates of unemployment amongst people with untreated ADHD are depressing.

Rick | TotallyADD Blog | Work & School

I have ADHD. Who Should I Tell About it?

By totallyaddauthor

I’m coping, everybody’s coping, and we can’t talk about it! 
Those early days, after I was first diagnosed with ADHD, were heady times.  My first reaction was a mix of relief, excitement, and alarm.  Bouncing between “This explains so much!” and ”What does it all mean? And I damaged?  What do I do about it?”