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Howie Mandel Speaks Out About His ADD/ADHD
Howie Mandel -- comedian, actor, game-show host -- talks about... more »
ADHD Adults: Do You Want a Change of Pace?
As an adult with attention deficit (ADD/ADHD), if you had... Change of pace for ADHD adults»
Adult ADHD: Challenge or Opportunity?
As an adult with ADD/ADHD, do you consider your diagnosis... Blessed or cursed by ADHD?»
"This ADHD Marriage Can Be Saved!"
How I saved my strained marriage after ADHD caused my... more »
The World Was Waiting for Me: Life After My ADHD Diagnosis
A midlife woman's incredible quest to unlock and enjoy the... more »
For Lawyer, Self-Help Is Right Up There with ADHD Medication
Running stepped up my focus and self-esteem. The discipline it's... more »
'You Can Be the Making of Your Child'
There is treatment hope for ADHD children — and it... more »
How I Harnessed the Power of Hyperfocus
How I learned to clear my head, envision success, and... more »
Hollywood Powerhouse with ADHD: Ari Emanuel, Agent to the Stars
Co-founder of William Morris/Endeavor Entertainment, Ari Emanuel is a Hollywood... more »
My ADHD Story: Maria Von Trapp and Me
I discovered that Maria, of The Sound of Music fame,... more »
My Multitasking, ADHD Life
Kali Karagias, a writer, blogger, videographer, and comedian, gives a... more »
How My Dog Helped Me Manage My ADHD
My high-energy dog, Jasper, helped me cope with attention deficit... more »
A Hollywood Writer on Life with ADHD
Frank South, who wrestled with attention deficit disorder since childhood,... more »
Michael Laskoff, CEO, on His ADHD
Michael Laskoff, entrepreneur, author, blogger, sounds off on family, career,... more »
Life as an ADD Doctor
A doctor who both has and treats patients with ADD/ADHD... ADHD Doctor Treats ADHD Patients
"How I Finally Got Organized"...One ADD Adult's Story
When all of the planners, gadgets, and tools meant to... Planning, task-management tips that work»
ADD Voices: Reality Knocks
After a diagnosis of ADHD and post-traumatic stress disorder, as... more »
Confessions of a Golf Prodigy with ADHD
In golf, Luke Kohl found an effective outlet for his... more »
Thom Hartmann: ADHD Radio Host and Author Sounds Off
The radio host and author of "The Edison Gene: ADHD... more »
'I Realized Our Marriage Was in Trouble'
How one couple repaired their ADHD marriage with a professional... more »
Losing It
Every day I wake up knowing that I'll lose at... more »
A Lawyer Tells His ADHD Story
"I knew that I was smart. But I had idiosyncrasies... more »
So This is What 'Normal' Feels Like
After half a lifetime of struggling at home and at... more »
How I Came to Accept My ADHD Family
After 10 years of finding fault with my ADD husband's... more »
If I Only Had a Heart...
Confessions of an ADHD adult who was diagnosed at 37... more »
I'd Rather Hit You Than Clean My House!
Confessions of an ADHD boxer who learned to release the... more »
My Amazing ADHD Weight-Loss Story
One adult with ADHD shares the story behind her amazing... more »
Ascending My Loftiest Dreams
The youngest American to climb Mt. Everest explains how ADD... more »
Everyday Life Was Hard For Me
The ADHD diagnosis explained so many of my foibles..... more »
Learning From Each Move
I've moved eight times in six years. It's not exactly... more »
Piecing Together My Broken Life
After an ADD diagnosis in his 30s, Michael Anderson lost... more »
Are You Accident Prone, Too?
I blame ADD-related inattention and impulsivity for my near-constant bumps,... more »
'Finally, It Dawned on Me'
This accomplished entrepreneur didn't decipher his symptoms until age 63... more »
How I Channeled My Energy Into Success
As a child with dyslexia, I was scolded for fidgeting... more »
Older, Wiser—Never Late
At 59, a second-grade teacher learns to manage her ADHD... more »
CEO Pete Kight on Family, Work, Life
A successful entrepreneur shares his story as an adult with... more »
How My Workout Worked Out
ADHD occurs throughout my day, every day. But when it... more »
The Class Clown Grows Up
Why did it take so long? A former class clown... more »
ADD Set Me Free
I was diagnosed with ADD as a medical student —... more »

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