I’ve heard people say their ADHD makes them more fun, or more flexible. They can go with the flow. Me, not so much. I bristle at the use of an overhead light after dark. When I opened the case for my (non-prescription) “TV glasses” at the beginning of a vacation and realized I’d left the […]
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Lessons on navigating the ADHD medication shortage
Y’all, I am bursting with opinions and feelings about the ongoing ADHD medication shortage. There’s a lot to say here. About the pharmaceutical industry, about health insurance, about the state of healthcare in the United States generally. However, I’ll save that for another day. Today I want to share a few lessons I’ve learned, because […]
I’ve had to give stuff up to make room for ADHD. Here’s one thing I miss and one I really, really don’t.
To live a healthy and satisfying life with ADHD, I’ve had to make some sacrifices. This isn’t necessarily good or bad. I do, however, think it’s important to acknowledge. ADHD is a disability. Like with any disability, there will be things I can’t do in exactly the same way as someone without that disability. This […]