Coming Out of the (A.D.D.) Closet
After five-plus years of taking Wellbutrin; after the recent addition of Vyvanse to my daily medication1; after turning 50 years old2; after experiencing some wonderful and special friendships as a result of this blog3; having increased my daily physical activities, and, miracle of miracles, seeing my memory improve, I am finally confident enough to come [...]
Adult A.D.D. & Sex – Revisited
ADD and sex: It’s a topic almost no one writes about, even though almost every adult with ADD I’ve treated has had an ADD-related sexual problem. One of the most common complaints is a lack of sexual intimacy. By this, I don’t mean no sex, but sex that doesn’t foster genuine emotional intimacy. Boredom with [...]
Another Perspective on “The Tyranny of Now”
The Importance of “Now and Not Now” in ADHD Marriages Dr. Hallowell often states in his speeches that people with ADHD have only two concepts of time “now” and “not now.”. How true that is! If a project or idea is in front of a person with ADHD it gets done now or, if not [...]
