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Dealing With Interruptions
"How do I maintain concentration when I'm interrupted at work?"... more »
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Explaining ADHD
"How can you prove to others that your ADHD behaviors and symptoms are not your... more »
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Your Better Half: Bolstering Your ADHD Marriage to a Non-ADD Spouse
"Like many ADDers, I lose things, procrastinate like crazy, forget to pay bills, and so... more »
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Explaining the Diagnosis
"My nine-year-old was recently diagnosed with ADHD. What’s the best way to tell him?"... more »
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ADD Family Members
"My ADD mom and sister drive me crazy with their fast-paced lives, and they get... more »
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Job Interview Skills
"My anxiety and lack of social skills are big problems for me in job interviews... more »
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3 Ways to Talk It Out with Your Spouse
My non-ADD partner does not understand the condition, and doesn’t seem willing to learn (I’ve... more »
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Dividing the Duties in an ADD Marriage
My husband is a wonderful dad and spouse, but I get extremely frustrated when he... more »
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Distracted Hubby Leavin' You Lonely?
I’m lonely! My husband is too distracted to pay attention to me. What should I... more »
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End the 'Coaching,' Mend the Marriage
We have fallen into a bad pattern: I find myself coaching my husband to do... more »
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An ADD Career: Finding What Fits
"I’m considering switching careers and finding a job at a restaurant. Although I’ve been told... more »
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Are You Afraid of Expressing Yourself?
"Although I can be very passionate about things, I find it difficult to express myself... more »
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Improving Eye Contact
"My eyes tend to wander during conversations. How can I get better at maintaining eye... more »
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Helping a Partner Who Interrupts
"My fiancé talks too much and interrupts when we go out with friends. What can... more »
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Putting An End to Angry Outbursts
"During arguments, I often get mad and say things I don’t mean. How can I... more »
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Spotty Work History
"I’ve held lots of different jobs over the years. How can I assure prospective employers... more »
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Staying Focused
"How can I keep focused during boring lectures and conferences?"... more »
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Making Amends with Other Parents
"My seven-year-old hits other kids when he's frustrated."... more »
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Compulsive Eating and Shopping
"Whenever I feel down, I eat and shop uncontrollably. I know I need to stop,... more »
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Does ADD Get Worse With Age?
"Do the symptoms of ADD get worse with middle age when the memory starts to... more »
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Dealing With Emotional Detachment
"Is it true that people with ADD feel emotions less intensely than non-ADDers?" ... more »
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How to Address ADD in the Workplace
"One of my employees is bright but performs far below his potential. Would it be... more »
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Picking Fights with Friends
"How can I help my husband to stop picking fights with family and friends?"... more »
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Dismissive Doctor
"I think I have ADD, but my doctor is dismissive. How can I find someone... more »
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Diagnosed ADD at Age 70
"I'm 70 years old and was recently diagnosed with ADD. I'm also a breast cancer... more »
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Defusing ADD Blow-Ups
"My boyfriend has ADD and blows up each time I offer the slightest criticism."... more »
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Qualifying for a Disability at Work
"I was just given a warning at work. The memo cited many problems that are... more »
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Battling Anxiety at Work
"Whenever I'm expected to speak up in a meeting at work, I get hoarse and... more »
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Getting Help Around the House
"How can I get my ADHD husband to do his fair share of the
housework?" ... more »
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Learning To Let Go
"I don't have ADD, but my husband does. Can you suggest some ways to squelch... more »
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Strategies for Social Situations
"I've struggled in social settings my whole life. What can I do to stop from... more »
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Maintaining Motivation
"I struggle constantly to stay motivated at work and at school. What can I do?"... more »
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How Do I Find a Coach?
"I am an extremely visual thinker, and need a coach that can understand this particular... more »
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ADHD, Depression and Overload
"I am a single mother to a five-year-old son. I'd like to go to grad... more »
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Sexual Addiction
"I've been married 11 years and have had six affairs. Is there any hope for... more »
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The Job Interview: What Are Employers Looking For?
"The interview process makes my blood boil and my nerves shoot through the roof. Do... more »
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Courses To Improve Problem-Solving Skills
"I have poor problem-solving skills and my inability to confront issues has caused problems and... more »
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Difficulties Getting Along With People
"I'm having difficulties getting along with people at work and at home. To complicate matters,... more »
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How Many Relationships Do You Need?
"Can a woman with ADD be satisfied with only one relationship, or does she require... more »
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Finding A Coach
"My 22-year-old son has been unable to complete college courses or vocational training. How do... more »
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I've Had 26 Jobs In The Last Six Years!
"I'm a 33 year-old man who has difficulty with reading and spelling. I've held dozens... more »
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Trouble Balancing Life
"I have trouble balancing two or more major parts of my life at once, for... more »
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Oppositional Behavior in Young Adults
"What issues will the 'oppositional defiance' component produce in our son as he enters his... more »
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Leave Me Alone!
"I have trouble being around large crowds. I would rather be alone, and there are... more »
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Eye Contact
"I am 54, recently diagnosed with ADD, and can't look people in the eye when... more »
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Struggles With Relationships
"I am almost 42 years old and I struggle with relationships. I enjoy being with... more »
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When Both Husband and Wife Have ADHD
"Is it impossible for both partners in a marriage to have ADD and stay together?"... more »
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Feeling Overwhelmed? Take Control!
"I was recently diagnosed with ADD and am overwhelmed with learning organizing skills, testing medications... more »
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Conversational Difficulties in Adults
"I'm 42 and live alone. I'm single, and because I struggle with social interaction, I'm... more »
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ADD on The Job
"I am a 43-year-old female recently diagnosed with ADD. How can I find the funding... more »
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