ADHD & Society

Why I won’t call my ADHD a gift (it’s about privilege)

Every once in a while, someone criticizes me for focusing too much on ADHD’s impairments. After all, some of the world’s most successful people have ADHD! Clearly it’s all about attitude, right? People like me, who pathologize neurodiversity, are part of the problem. Except it’s not all about attitude. If you believe ADHD makes you […]

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ADHD & Society Medication

How health insurance can intercept prescriptions for your ADHD meds

As my Twitter followers know from my rant earlier this week, I’ve had medication troubles. Judging from the comments and emails I receive from my readers, you have medication troubles, too. I hope my long, frustrating experience will help you navigate the world of health insurance and stimulant medication. Today, we’ll talk about how you […]

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ADHD & Society Social Relationships Women & ADHD

I understand basic cause and effect. My ADHD makes it look otherwise.

Sometimes — maybe more than sometimes — people with ADHD behave in ways that make no sense. Those living close to us wonder, how can we not understand? Spending money now = not having it later. Missing another deadline = getting fired from your job. Forgetting to put gas in the car = car not […]

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