Talking About ADHD
“What Happened When I Replaced ‘ADHD’ with ‘ADDED’.”
"These are our characteristics: added distractions; added imagination; added energy, inventiveness,...
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Welcome to the No Judgment Zone! Read these essays, diary entries, and snapshots of daily life written by ADDitude readers who are parenting children with ADHD, living with adult ADHD, and all of the above.
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“Mental Health is About Reclaiming Control Where I Now Have None.”
“One of the hardest things about this virus has been that lack of control over the parameters of my...
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A Deceptively Simple System for Getting More Done with ADHD
We all have them — those tasks or projects that tax all of our executive functions and require...
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“Discipline is a Balance – and Other Behavioral Insights for ADHD Families”
“Discipline is understanding that, with ADHD, my child’s emotions and behavior won’t always compare...
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“How My Wild, Creative Craft Was Made More Wonderful with Structure.”
“Going to a tutor allowed me to break through the cycle of ADHD-related shame and disappointment that...
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“7 Reasons Why You Need Analog Clocks”
Analog clocks are not outdated; they are powerful productivity tools for adults with ADHD who...
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“I Can Finally Say – in the Midst of a Pandemic – That I’m in Control of My Life.”
“My life before this appeared perfect, but on the inside I always knew there was something missing. I...
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Comfort & Joy: Swaddling the Holidays for My Sensory-Challenged Child
When Lee was diagnosed with ADHD and sensory processing disorder at the age of 6, I found a new way...
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4 Reasons Why My ADHD Brain Rejects Zoom
“Studying our co-workers in their native environments is fascinating. We laugh as pets and children...
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“Dear Kids: I’m Adapting to Your Circus. Please Return the Favor.”
“I may not be the ‘Perfect Mom’ but I’m the only one you’ve got. Just as I’m getting used to living...
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“I Felt Guilty for Knowing Better – But Never Being Able to Do Better”
“I was overwhelmed with relief to finally know that I’m not a terrible, lazy selfish, person full of...
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The Monsters Lurking Inside: How I Avoid Getting Consumed by My ADHD Mind
“My ‘puppy’ ideas grow uncontrollably sometimes. But like with real puppies, control is not about...