Inspiration for the ADHDer
Be Yourself
Am I My Own Placebo Effect?
The puzzle of the human experience is that a thought – which comes from somewhere in the mind which comes from somewhere in the brain – can compel me (me? Who is this “me” that’s being compelled?) to engage in physical activity, like running, that in turn changes the physiology of the brain that changes [...]
Thoughts In The Middle Of The Night
- What is the end game for ADHD? How do the final decades of our lives play out? Do we become tired, old gladiators, weary, scarred, hunched over from years of fighting the ADHD beast? Do we drag ourselves into the arena, throw down our weapons and let the beast consume us, or do we [...]
What If ADHD Really Was A Gift?
What if ADHD really was a gift but the government insisted that there be a warning label attached to “the gift” much like the warning label on a pack of cigarettes? What would the label say? “Warning: Contents May Cause Explosive Anger” or “Warning: Contents May Cause Sexual Promiscuity” or “Warning: Contents May Cause Self-Destructive [...]
ADHD Awareness Week
I’d like to use this post to introduce new visitors to some of the stuff that I’ve posted over the years. This is a small selection of what you’ll find on my blog. Be sure to explore. A few of my favorite posts/podcasts. Owning The “Curse” of Adult ADHD http://bit.ly/dj3lIE A Public Service Announcement For [...]
The Problem of “Keeping It Up” & Other Random Thoughts
Random Thought Number 1023: It can be difficult to keep it up each and every time. There’s the pressure to keep it up. There’s the embarrassment of not keeping it up. What’s even worse, you work so hard to make sure you can keep it up and sometimes you just fall flat on your face. [...]
ADHD Awareness Week? Bah! Humbug!
There’s something terribly wrong with the concept of “ADHD Awareness Week.” This year it is scheduled for October 16-22, 2011. That makes no sense. If you wanted to schedule ADHD Awareness Week, you would schedule it for December 1-6, 2011 and then, when the time approaches, you’d change your mind and reschedule it for January [...]
Just Another Manic Adderall Monday
I’ve got a new doctor and new medication. Random Thought Number 4807: Two months without medication and I finally understand why ADHDers think they are “gifted.” They assume that their ability to turn off their prefrontal cortex (PFC) by neglecting to take their stimulant medication, thereby neutralizing its civilizing effects and opening the floodgates of [...]
The “Brilliant Reality” of ADHD
In my head I’m a brilliant writer and I’m chock full of ideas that are, quite frankly, brilliant. I’m often amazed at my own brilliance, the ways in which I can turn a phrase, analyze a complex situation or solve a vexing puzzle. Perhaps that’s the “brilliant reality” of ADHD. As a legend in my [...]
From Dud to Stud: Medication, Sex and Adult ADHD
Note to the Reader: The following is purely anecdotal and not meant to be a scientific survey or study. However, everything written here is true. “Does the Wellbutrin cause problems with sex?” “No. It has no effect on that,” the psychiatrist assured me. ‘Okay, my age must be catching up with me,’ I thought to [...]
Thoughts on a Wellbutrin-less Theme, or My Search For the Gift of Adhd
Thoughts on a Wellbutrin-less Theme, or My Search For the Gift of Adhd if only I could sit if only I could sit I’m sure that I can write a novel or three a history book or two. if only I could sit I could write a new computer game, or create a painting or [...]
Fantasia on a Wellbutrin-less Theme
Several days ago I got the best news of my life. I learned that Jennifer Lopez was getting divorced. I’m ecstatic. Finally I will be able to live out my fantasy of hot sex with this hot babe. I don’t know where she lives but I know it is nearby. I’ll be ready and waiting [...]
A Young Boy’s Description of ADHD
A young boy describes life as an ADHDer. I recommend watching this in full screen so that you can easily read the English subtitles.
PWSafe – ADHD-Friendly Software To Help You Remember All Those Damned Passwords
The more you use a computer, the more usernames and passwords you accumulate. You have a username and password for Amazon, Paypal, Yahoo, Hotmail, Gmail, Facebook, Twitter, online bank accounts and on and on and on. It’s not too long before you reach the point that you can’t keep track of it all so you [...]
