Stimulant medication makes ADHD symptoms manageable for a lot of people, but some will always choose supplements and dietary changes instead. And some — myself included — will experiment with supplements in addition to stimulants. Stimulants have been a lifesaver for me, but I still suffer from emotional and memory problems. After reading Daniel Amen’s Healing ADD from the […]
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How a stick shift can help ADHD families stay safe
Are you a good driver? Is your spouse or teen with ADHD a good driver? We might hate to admit it, but the answer is often, “no” or “it depends.” ADHD cripples the executive functions required for safe and conscientious driving. Thanks to lower maturity levels and lack of driving experience, teens and young adults are especially at risk. […]
Is it ADHD?
It’s not uncommon for people to tell me, you know, I love your blog, and it makes me think I may have ADHD. Believe it or not, I enjoy hearing this feedback. I write for an ADHD audience, but I hope the parenting, organization, and other life strategies I discuss will help everyone. But how do […]