Rebeka Covell

Rebekah ("Bekah") is a junior at a fine institution of higher learning in Boston, where everyone else sits quietly and studies for hours on end while she... well, doesn't.

• The Smell of Red Bull In the Morning
  This semester, I tried to turn over a new "cramming" leaf. Turns out the old... more »
• Was Woodstock Like This?
  The physical and emotional release of dancing and singing — high-pitched, out-of-tune, and soaking wet... more »
• Workin' 9 to 5. OK... 9:10 to 5.
  Day One of the summer internship was a resounding success - despite a few freak-out... more »
• Everything But the Kitchen Sink
  I just finished my most-hated chore: cleaning this disaster area I call a room... more »
• Rise and Shine
  Alarm? What alarm? You could try to wake me with a firecracker and I'd still... more »
• Run for Your Life
  Exercise routine: One day down, the whole summer to go... more »
• Shopaholic?
  I get so distracted in stores that there’s no such thing as shopping for one... more »
• Who Has Time for Sleep?
  There is so much I want to do, but there aren't enough hours in the... more »
• Will this Day Ever End?
  I start to get fidgety around 3 pm and the last few hours at work... more »
• I Hate Homework
  I've decided that I need to go to the library to study. Hopefully the peace... more »
• Checkin’ Out the Library
  Any suggestions for places to study, tips to work faster, or advice on staying focused... more »
• You Know You Have ADHD When…
  I try not to get too worked up over these silly little ADHD lost-and-found, forgotten-and-remembered... more »
• An ADHD Med-Free Haircut
  A tip from one ADHDer to the next: even if you think something is a... more »
• Does My ADHD Annoy You?
  I tend to be very self-conscience about my ADHD behavior... more »
• ADHD Bedtime Story
  My poor sister has to tolerate my ADHD sleep struggles. All I want to do... more »
• Three Common Phrases in the ADHD Vocabulary
  One of the standard symptoms used for ADHD diagnosis is "Often does not seem to... more »
• The ADHD Drug-Free Side of Me
  I often wonder whether my ADHD medication is really helping. Recently, I suffered through an... more »
• Talking in ADHD
  Learning to maintain balance in group conversations is an everyday challenge for a person with... more »
• Starting My Day the ADHD Way
  ADHD is not only a daily struggle, it’s a morning fight... more »
• Chewing on My ADHD Habits
  I’ve discovered that chewing gum is a great way to help me combat my ADHD... more »
• Home Alone - The ADHD Version
  Mom was only trying to help us stay organized while she went on vacation; but... more »
• My ADHD Career Path
  When I grow up I want to be a hairdresser, no, a dental hygienist, no,... more »
• 5 Things I Hate About ADHD
  This list started out as "10 Things I Hate About ADHD," but then I lost... more »
• 5 Things I Love About ADHD
  I can't list all the things I hate about having ADHD without listing some good... more »
• Out of Sight, Out of Mind
  Midway through the summer and I've abandoned my gym membership, my college make-up work, and... more »
• ADHD Checks and Balances
  The swipe-your-card-and-go method of shopping sure is convenient, but it’s not always the best choice... more »
• Roommate Wanted
  A person with ADHD should never commit to something six months in advance, especially an... more »
• ADHD College Struggles
  Even though I had planned to complete college in four years, I’ve come to accept... more »
• Picking Up the ADHD Pieces
  The problem with ignoring my problems is that they’re still there, and I still think... more »
• ADHD Password Hell
  Us ADHDers need something more simple than a six digit number and an eight character... more »
• Give Me My ADHD Meds-Now!
  I’m so frustrated with doctors and prescriptions, I just want someone to give me the... more »
• ADHD Memory Paranoia
  The constant worry that I forgot something rules my ADHD existence, and will bother me... more »
• The Accidental Thief
  Is it stealing if you borrow something and accidentally forget to return it thanks to... more »
• ADHD Car Hunting
  Impulse buys are harmless, frivolous fun... sometimes. One of those times is definitely not when... more »
• Surviving College with ADHD: Lesson 1
  I'm offering free advice to ADHD college freshmen and their parents, including my ramen noodle... more »
• Surviving College with ADHD: Lesson 2-Homework
  My most important advice for surviving college with ADHD: Get learning disability accommodations!... more »
• Surviving College with ADHD: Lesson 3
  My freshman year I learned that college is a whole different life than the “real... more »
• Too Much ADHD in the House
  Without Mom's superhuman organizational skills we'd never make it out of the house in the... more »
• ADHD Loose Ends
  Multitasking is difficult for an ADHDer--I can't start a new task if I haven't tied... more »
• My New Car
  I absolutely LOVE my car. It’s so cute and small and it’s really clean and... more »
• Relaxation ADHD Style
  Relaxing is nice and all, but when you’re used to being busy all the time... more »
• A Finely Tuned Family
  For a bunch of ADHDers it’s a miracle that we make it anywhere on time,... more »
• Channel Surfing with ADHD Distractibility
  Three hours later, my evening agenda of productive chores has gone totally down the drain,... more »
• ADHD Diet Woes: My McDonald's Downfall
  This live-in-the-moment, right-here right-now ADHDer doesn’t stand a chance against the bright lights, flashy signs,... more »
• An ADHD Apology
  Lately, it feels like all the things I should be doing are on a moving... more »
• Incomplete Projects
  Typical of ADHD, I had so much energy and motivation until the job got boring... more »
• The ADHD Voter
  Can somebody please just tell me the truth? I find it impossible to sort through... more »
• ADHD Knitting
  Staying committed to one project for months is just too much to ask for a... more »
• Surprise Family Vacation
  Nothing refreshes and regroups all the ADHDers in our family better than a surprise family... more »
• Shifting Into Work Mode
  I don’t know if it’s the ADHD, but I’m having a hard time transitioning back... more »
• The ADHD Voter, Voted
  After all the hype surrounding the voting process, I found my first voting experience to... more »
• From ADHD Employee to ADHD Manager
  I've been promoted to manager at my retail job, but I'm a little nervous about... more »
• The Girl with the One-Ton Purse
  Who doesn’t love a girl that carries contact lens solution, dental floss, five hair elastics,... more »
• Fake It Till You Make It
  Like most people with ADHD, I avoid and procrastinate until life becomes a mad scramble... more »
• An ADHD Kick Start from Mom
  My mom's help with laundry, picking up, and making a schedule was the perfect thing... more »
• An ADHD-Worthy Alarm Clock
  This year, I'm begging Santa for an alarm clock that I can't ignore, turn off,... more »
• The ADHD Manager Requests Patience
  Holiday shopping seems to bring out the ADHD in people, they become impatient, easily frustrated,... more »
• ADHD Holiday Countdown
  Maybe it is the ADHD, but I get so impatient for Christmas that I just... more »
• ADHD Christmas Shopping Strategy
  This year may be the first time ever that I went Christmas shopping and bought... more »
• ADHD at Work: Things I've Lost
  For maybe the 643rd time, I lost my keys. But these were the store keys,... more »
• Just Quirky 'Lil Me. Or Is It ADHD?
  Lately, I’ve noticed that many of my 'odd personal quirks' are actually related to my... more »
• What a Waste: My ADHD Procrastination Runs Rampant Again
  Each morning, I make to-do lists and resolutions for better time management. And each night... more »
• Planning My ADHD Life
  I’m hoping that writing everything in my planner will eliminate the need for hundreds of... more »
• ADHD Knitting Project – Complete!
  I've finally discovered a project that I'm actually motivated to finish. The joy of accomplishment... more »
• ADHD Student Goes Back to College
  As an ADHD student, I was sick with anxiety about going back to school... more »
• First Day of School Anxiety
  I wish I could fast-forward through my first week of college until I'm more comfortable... more »

• Making the Grade with ADD
  Resources to ensure ADDers succeed in college... more »
• Attention, Girls!
  A Guide to Learn All About Your Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)... more »