Tonight, for the first time in almost a decade, I’ll be stepping into a college classroom as a student. Before anyone questions my sanity, not to worry. I’m enrolled in an eight-week, non-credit writing course, not a degree program. Of course, this temporary shift in my availability presents a new challenge for our family. Working […]
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“ADHD? Nah, everybody does that.”
“Everybody does that.” My least favorite response to an attempt to describe ADHD. Because “everybody does that” really says this: my challenges aren’t unique. I’ve chosen to put a label on normal life while others buckle down and get it together. “Everybody does that.” A close cousin to “yeah, but you just need to do it.” If […]
Supplements & natural remedies for ADHD
Recently, I received a reader email asking about supplements and natural remedies for ADHD. My short answer: buyer beware. People have many reasons to try supplements: older adults may have concerns about taking stimulants with heart problems. Parents may yearn for an alternative to stimulant medications for their children. Maybe supplements just feel more “natural.” Natural they may […]