Smartphones are a double-edged sword for adults with ADHD. I have a love-hate relationship with mine. On one hand, it’s a Swiss Army knife of a device. It reminds me to take my meds. It puts my calendar in front of my face every time I unlock its screen. It condenses many tools — day […]
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My ADHD Home: A Visitors’ Guide
My attempts at effective homemaking with ADHD could fill a memoir. I long for a tidy, peaceful home where guests always feel comfortable and welcome. My grandmother would tell you I make this look easy. We should all have someone like my grandmother in our lives. For everyone else, I give you this visitors’ guide. I do […]
The internet: ADHD’s friend and foe
When I get overwhelmed, the internet’s the first thing to go. That’s why my social media feeds are either hopping or silent. But the the internet, huge burden and distraction that it is, can also help me on my ADHD journey. It’s complicated. On one hand, the internet — and social media in particular — […]