Matt McKenna·1 day agoStatement of intent — Matt starts a blogHi everyone, OK… bad start… My ‘favourite’ right wing ghoul has a ‘rule’ that you should be precise in your language, so let’s try again. Hi Mum, Neil and a couple of curious exes! So what’s this? Why Medium? Are you finally succumbing to the gaping maw of madness that’s…Adhd3 min readAdhd3 min read
Julian Frazier, PhD·2 days agoMember-onlyWhy ADHD is Among the Most Misdiagnosed Psychological DisordersAttention-Deficiet Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD; previously known as ADD). Is a neurodevelopmental disorder and among the most commonly diagnosed. The primary symptom, as you know, is a chronic and debilitating inability to direct one’s focus or attention. There are subtypes which emphasize inattention, impulsivity or hyperactivity. The prevalence rates of ADHD…Adhd6 min readAdhd6 min read
Jess BaldwininCreativity Coaching for Singers·1 day ago66 Ways to Get Your Beautiful ADHD Brain to Start That Creative Task When It Doesn’t Want ToFor ADHD brains, the phrase “Just do it!” is about the most unhelpful thing someone can say when we’re struggling to get started on a task. …Adhd5 min readAdhd5 min read
John KruseinInvisible Illness·1 day agoMember-onlyCoping With the Adderall ShortageCompensating for irresponsible corporations — For half a year, spasmodic Adderall shortages have sabotaged millions of Americans that rely on this medication to treat their ADHD and other conditions. Without any clear indication that the crisis is about to end, it’s worth examining what is going on, when the situation may improve, and ways to…Adhd8 min readAdhd8 min read
Suzie Glassmaninfor/by·22 hours agoMember-onlyThanks, Muppets, for reminding me that neurodivergent kids are magical“What is a rainbow connection?” my daughter asked, standing in front of her school and speaking into a microphone. “A rainbow connection happens when you’re admiring the beauty of a rainbow with people you don’t know,” she answered. “All of us at this school have a rainbow connection,” she added…Adhd3 min readAdhd3 min read
Sassy Parenting·2 days agoSo, we got that 504 planAbout a year ago I wrote that my oldest had been denied a 504 plan because she was doing “perfectly fine” in school. I was frustrated. In the initial phone call with the staff member in charge I knew the meeting was going to be a waste of my time…Adhd2 min readAdhd2 min read
Sarahcarmichael·1 day agoA Day in the Life of Someone With ADHD — December 13How am I supposed to know the difference between ADHD and burn out? I am burnt out. I have been burnt out for years. I have been running at 100% for years. I was a gifted kid. Everything came easily to me. As I got older, things stopped being so…Adhd2 min readAdhd2 min read
Sara Childers·2 days agoLizard Brain Chronicles: Time AnxietyI’m not talking about Chronophobia, or the fear over passage of time. I don’t have that. What I do have, is an extreme anxiety about missing appointments or things with a scheduled time. Let me explain: Today, I have an interview at 5:15PM. I barely got any sleep last night…Adhd3 min readAdhd3 min read
Stephanie SlozberginBouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·2 days agoMember-onlyTips For Cleaning Your House With ADHDThese will make your life easier — If you have ADHD, you might find that completing any task can feel like a huge ordeal, no matter how simple it might seem to others. For example, cleaning is an enormous task that can seem impossible because it requires us to use our executive functioning skills, such as planning…Adhd3 min readAdhd3 min read
Travelingwithjennblog·1 day agoWorking from Home With ADHDI was diagnosed with ADHD at 38 years old. This is not uncommon for females, but the diagnosis suddenly provided an explanation for so many issues that I faced throughout my life. One of the biggest struggles I have with ADHD is working from home. I absolutely love working from…Adhd3 min readAdhd3 min read
