How to Control Racing Thoughts
Racing thoughts can be mental torture. Ruminating is exhausting and stressful. You are never at peace while your mind is continuously in gear. Before you discover ways to control your racing thoughts, it’s necessary to know the source of your overactive mind....
Warning: ADHDer in Hyperfocus Mode
There should be a warning sign near our desks: Danger- Do Not Disturb. ADHDer in Hyperfocus. Get out of our way, do not speak to us, give us a command, ask us a question, or come near us when we are in hyperfocus. In other words, stay away and leave us alone. Sad, but...
5 Things to Remember When Talking to a Person with ADHD
Most conversations are hard. I'm not talking about the problematic talks (about money, jobs, or where you want to live). I'm talking about the little conversations you have throughout the day. The talks you have when you get home from work. The discussions about what...
This is the toughest thing about ADHD
There’s one really tough thing about having ADHD. It's a secret that only another ADHDer understands. No matter how hard you try, you can’t explain it to anyone else. It happens throughout the day, every day. I’m talking about bumping into walls all day. No, not...
Happy New Year! Now Ask Yourself This One Question?
Happy new year! It’s 2018, so now what are you going to do about it? Here’s your chance to be a better you.
Holiday Survival Guide- How to Make Your Holidays Happier
Are You Tired of Feeling Exhausted?
Have you been feeling exhausted lately? Fatigue is a harsh reality when you have ADHD. Some days you wake up so exhausted you feel like you're carrying a pack of bricks on your back. The fog in your head doesn't clear until you've had two cups of coffee, a cold...
Is ADHD Destroying Your Love Life and Your Happiness?
Are you sick and tired of feeling miserable in an ADHD relationship? Here are 6 quick tips to fix it and be happy in love.
My Crazy New Cure for Anxiety
One day last week I felt a dreaded cycle of anxiety coming on. You know how it goes. One small thought gets stuck in your mind, then it sticks and grows until you're buried under it and you can't get out. I call it the thought-valanche because it's an avalanche in the...
Avoiding Something Won’t Make It Go Away
Avoidance can be a major problem for a person with ADHD. When things are difficult, uncomfortable, or anxiety-producing; we pretend they don't exist and hope they'll go away so we don't have to deal with them. We avoid filing taxes, paying bills, projects or...