Our school district resumed in-person learning at the beginning of this month. We’ve been home navigating virtual school with ADHD for a year. And we’ve chosen to stick with it. Virtual school isn’t my first choice, but it ranks above the current in-person options — even if I disregard COVID risk, equity, and our responsibilities […]
Author: Jaclyn Paul
How to remember the little stuff, when and where you need to remember it
To survive everyday life with adult ADHD, I need a system for everything. My brain remembers next to nothing on its own. Trying to think through a multi-step process is super overwhelming unless I write everything down. Basically, I can’t wing it. I need tools and supports, even for things most people seem to do […]
A quick rescue remedy for overwhelming ADHD emotions
Many ADHDers believe we experience emotions more intensely than others do. Our neurotypical counterparts accuse us of being “too sensitive,” “too emotional,” or “dramatic.” They might dismiss us as “making a huge deal over nothing.” It’s almost like they think we have an ulterior motive, or we act this way for effect. Most of us […]