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 [...]
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 [...]
In the ADHD Blogosphere: Moms and their Kids
The Argonne Chronicles: “Tales from my mixed-up life: mom of a creative and imaginative boy with ADHD; wife of a wannabe rock star; and a working JoAnn who yearns to be a successful writer and travel the world.” “Mommy needs therapy or a bottle of wine: Kristine blogs about her family of two boys, one [...]
The Midnight Confession of an ADHDer
Listen my Children and You shall Hear, About a Confession to Make that I Hold so Dear. It is Not Easy for Me to Say this Out Loud, ‘Bout the Very Thing of Which I Was Not Proud. It Came Upon Me Like a Bolt of Lightning, And the Realization, it was Very Frightening. [...]
Age-Activated Attention Deficit Disorder
This particular “gift” may not exist but you’ll still get quite a laugh out of this video. If you’ve got ADHD the video/story will seem all too familiar. This video was made by the Borehamwood Moviemakers.
Texting for Senior Citizens
So…your mother, grandmother, aunt, uncle or other elderly relative has finally gotten a cell phone and they’ve started texting. Unfortunately, many of the common texting abbreviations don’t apply to their particular situation. Here’s a modified lists of abbreviations for use by the 65 & older crowd. ATD: At The Doctor’s BFF: Best Friend Farted BTW: [...]
The ADHD Daily: The “Other” Newspaper for Adult ADHDers
After seeing The #adhd Daily I wondered what a print version of it might look like. Click on image to enlarge
Dr. Schmaltzowitz Explains Jewish ADHD Coaching
An accidental discovery led me to the website of John, the Catholic ADHD coach. John is quite aware of the issues of ADHD. He is an ADHDer as is his three children. He uses this experience, combined with his religious faith, to “offer a distinctive approach” to ADHD coaching. Since I am Jewish1, I wondered [...]
Ask Dr. Vinnie Goombatz – The Organized Crime Doctor For The Disorganized Mind
Dr. Vinnie Goombatz (aka Dr. Vinnie), the organized crime doctor for the disorganized mind, offers his advice for ADHDers who are mob-connected. In this podcast he answers questions about boredom and work, and how deficits in executive functions can be overcome with therapy. Have a particular ADHD question that you would like Dr. Vinny to [...]
A Public Service Announcement For ADHDers
A public service announcement brought to you by Jeff’s ADD Mind.
Should I Rename My Blog?
Based on the keyword searches that are used to find my blog, I am seriously thinking about renaming my blog. Here’s the possible new name: Julie Bowen’s Boobs Breasts Tits Butt Sex Video and Judaica. You may be wondering how I came up this new name. Well, a few months back I posted a piece [...]
Don’t Lick Your Balls & Other Important Advice
Committing Suicide? Be Sure To Only Use New Bullets Don’t Lick Your Balls Licking your golf ball clean may be more than just an unappealing habit — it can lead to liver disease, an Irish expert warned Wednesday. One golfer who preferred using his tongue to a wet cloth developed hepatitis when he licked strong [...]
Book Review: The Gift of ADHD Activity Book
To keep your gift in tip top shape, you need to exercise it regularly. This book will help you to do that. It is chock full of activities that assure that you get the most out of your special gift. Here’s a sampling of some of the great activities you’ll find in this book. Daily-Shout-Out — [...]
Latest Issue of ADDitude Magazine Is Dedicated To Jeff’s ADD Mind
I’m pleased to announce that the entire Fall 2010 issue of ADDitude Magazine is dedicated to Jeff’s ADD Mind. In this issue you’ll find my article, “My New Normal,” appearing on page 31 of the magazine (it also ends on page 31). It offers a look at my eclectic (some might say “gifted!”) organizational methodology. [...]
