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The Black Sheep of Mental Health Disorders: Living with ADHD
“There’s no denying that those of us with ADHD were made different. We tend to be more generous, more...
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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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“Oh No, I’ve Said Too Much.”
ADHD in women like me can often mean significant emotional struggles and self-esteem issues. But I...
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The Dropout Who Turned It Around
In high school, I had no long-term goals. No big dreams. No motivation to strive for something beyond...
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How Quitting A Stressful Job Made Me Realize I Am Worthy
Sometimes, when people pick up on my learning disabilities, they see an opportunity to take advantage...
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When Strangers Notice Your Child’s ADHD First
We were frazzled beyond belief. None of our parenting strategies were working. And our son’s doctor...
Positive Parenting
When You Feel the Crush of ADHD Mom Guilt…
…Please know that I do, too. When I lose my temper. When I yell. When I blame my kids for their ADHD...
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“I Made a Mistake: I Believed Other People’s Assumptions About Me.”
“My parents never told me I wasn’t smart enough to attend college, but they also never asked me about...
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ADHD: “I Really Fouled That Up.” Anxiety: “Hold My Beer.”
My cognitive brain breaks down under the weight of ADHD. When it does, my emotional, anxious mind...
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“Where Did Our Sweet Boy Learn to Hate Himself?”
My son was a preschool student — not yet five years old — the first time I glimpsed the pain he kept...
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“How My ADHD Makes Me a More Dynamic, Resourceful, Passionate Leader”
I am spirited — even frantic sometimes. I strike gold in the 11th hour. I jump off the highest...
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When Back-to-School Triggers Difficult Emotions
Your child used to begin the school year with such hope — but now feels doses of apprehension, fear,...
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Am I Too Hard On My Kids? Too Soft? Both?
She’s too young for make-up. She’s old enough to make her own decisions. She needs strict...