Jeffry M. Cox is a Ph.D. candidate in Latin American history who was diagnosed with ADHD at age 11. Cox writes about the challenges of navigating the world of academia with a brain that wants to work about half the time.
Jeffry M. Cox, Ph.D. Candidate with ADHD
Recent Posts
Guest Blogs
Will I Ever Overcome the Agony of Criticism?
“When I started the Ph.D. program, I assumed that the forgetful, inattentive aspect of my...
Clutter
The Clutter Paradox: How Can I Clean When I Don’t Notice Mess?
ADHD makes me blind to the cluttered environment around me — to the irritation of my...
Guest Blogs
"The Secret to My Success with ADHD."
It takes a special kind of person to be able to put up with someone like me day in and...
Guest Blogs
“I Have ADHD, and I Worry That My Daughter Will, Too”
I like the person I’ve become, but I paid a heavy price to get here. Whoever my daughter...
Time & Productivity
“Sorry, I’m Working” — Making the Most of ADHD Hyperfocus
Though our kids might not always understand, sometimes work really does take precedence...
Guest Blogs
“Why Did the Penguin Want to Fly?”
I am like a penguin — I have an ADHD brain, and though I can’t “fly” the way society...
Guest Blogs
How to Earn a Ph.D. with ADHD
I pursued my dream, lost my way, but I am back on track, thanks to a medication I didn’t k...