Adult ADHD
| Guest Blog
By Dr. Lance LevyMy last blog described a case history of a very obese male patient who could not manage any diet or lifestyle changes, while being very adept at running a complicated business. Let me tell you what we found out about Peter.
Adult ADHD
| Medication
| Rick
| TotallyADD Blog
By totallyaddauthorI’ve stopped and started taking ADHD medication four times.
The first time I started was nearly 15 years ago.
The fourth time I started medication was yesterday.
Adult ADHD
| Emotional Journey
| Rick
| TotallyADD Blog
By totallyaddauthorI used to suffer from ADHD.
Because I didn’t know that’s what it was.
Hard to win a wrestling match against an invisible opponent, if you don’t even realize you are in a wrestling match.
So I just suffered. Mostly in silence. Cause people got tired of hearing my problems, my excuses, my apologies.
Guest Blog
| Relationships: Family, Friends & Work
| TotallyADD Blog
By Laura MacNiven, M. Ed.BY LAURA MACNIVEN
Let’s start by saying that it can be really exhausting living with ADHD: for you and for your partner. When we depend on our executive functions to manage our jam-packed lives, we can quickly feel de-railed and impatient. The words frustration and overwhelm come to mind. So, none of these suggestions are easy. Just holding it together is often all you can handle, but here are a few things to keep in mind…
Adult ADHD
| TotallyADD Blog
By Team TotallyADDSleep. Ah, glorious sleep. According to my FitBit I actually got well over the recommended 8 hours of sleep… once in the last two weeks. If I add in the naps I take, I’m probably getting 8 hours at least twice a week. Today was the first day since New Years that I was up before 8:00. My alarm normally goes off at 7:10 and I’m doing yoga by 7:20. Usually. Ideally. Mostly.
Adult ADHD
| Emotional Journey
| Rick
| TotallyADD Blog
By totallyaddauthorAlarm bells were ringing, “I have a mental illness?” No, I have a mindset that is different from most people, and I’ve always had it.
Women & ADD/ADHD
By totallyaddauthorAfter years of making fun of men’s foibles on The Red Green Show, and then making a documentary about a man, Patrick McKenna, being diagnosed with ADHD, it’s time to talk about women who have ADHD.
Comedy + Holidays
| Rick
| TotallyADD Blog
By totallyaddauthorThe holidays are a challenging time for everyone. Whether you have ADHD, or you’re one of those ‘neuro-typical’ folks.
Santa himself has to do more than UPS and Fed Ex combined. And it’s not much easier on the rest of us…
Adult ADHD
| Comedy + Holidays
| Rick
| TotallyADD Blog
| Work & School
By totallyaddauthorShould I tell my boss I have ADHD? Is it better to disclose my ADHD diagnosis at work? Should I tell my child’s teacher he has Attention Deficit Disorder?
All valid concerns. With potentially wonderful or devastating outcomes.
Adult ADHD
| Comedy + Holidays
| Rick
| TotallyADD Blog
By totallyaddauthorTake a long, deep breath… Allow your eyes to close… Relax… Okay, ready? IT’S THE HOLIDAYS!!! YOU’VE GOT TO SHOP, […]