I love projects. That said, not all ADHD people do. Maybe it depends where we exist on the hyperactive-inattentive continuum. I have a lot of restless energy, which I often channel into industriousness. This has its benefits and its drawbacks. One benefit: I’m quite driven to do things. Tackling an ambitious project feels exciting (hello, […]
Category: Marriage & Partner Relationships
Did ADHD help our family prepare for COVID-19?
In my last post I talked about the perception of ADHDers as naturally good in a crisis. Some people in the community seem to believe this COVID-19 pandemic will be our moment of glory. This belief is misguided — or at least short-sighted. Some of us can and will contribute in ways that draw upon […]
Married to ADHD: yes, we can improve hurtful and embarrassing behavior
Editor’s note: an older version of this post first appeared on December 19, 2018. We ADHDers often don’t realize we’re making a scene until it’s too late. This can both infuriate and embarrass our partners. Other couples look like the perfect team at social functions. They send signals on their own frequency and they save […]