I don’t often plan these blog posts ahead of time. Normally, I just sit down a couple of hours before posting, open Docs, and have a think about what aspect of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) I’m going to write about that day. This system isn’t a function of poor task management (with which I have plenty of experience);… Continue reading Writing About ADHD Is Therapeutic
I Combat ADHD by Removing Distracting Apps
Thanks to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), I’m easily distracted. This is especially difficult when I spend time on YouTube binges or scrolling through social media apps, even though I’d earmarked that time for working. Make the Distracting Apps Invisible When I find myself wasting time, I make the distracting apps invisible. You can learn how I do this by watching… Continue reading I Combat ADHD by Removing Distracting Apps
My ADHD Forced Me to Listen Actively
In my experience, adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) creates strong impulsivity. For me, that means buying unnecessary items, diving into uncertain situations without proper consideration, and being a poor conversationalist. Active Listening Helps My ADHD A number of years ago, I learned to listen actively. That’s because I was sick of blowing up at people during arguments and not giving them… Continue reading My ADHD Forced Me to Listen Actively
I Like Reading About Other People’s ADHD Experience
Like almost everybody else on earth, I seek out like-minded people to interact with. Sometimes, I find like-minded people by accident. Sometimes, I encounter people afflicted by adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and we share our ADHD experiences. Where I Find Others’ ADHD Experiences I Don’t Frequent Dedicated ADHD Forums The Internet is vast. And ADHD isn’t exactly niche.… Continue reading I Like Reading About Other People’s ADHD Experience
I Have Lost 4 Passports Thanks to ADHD
Since the age of 18, I have lost four passports. This sportsman-like proficiency in losing valuable documents is partly a result of having attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Dealing with ADHD Because I’m Always Losing Passports and Other Things If Losing Were a Sport, I Would Win While we’re counting items I’ve lost down through the years, here… Continue reading I Have Lost 4 Passports Thanks to ADHD
What to Do About Undiagnosed Adult ADHD
After a year of blogging for HealthyPlace, I must now depart. However, a long goodbye isn’t really useful for anyone, including me. So this final post is addressed to you — the undiagnosed reader who suspects they may have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and is looking for guidance on how to proceed. What to Do About Undiagnosed Adult… Continue reading What to Do About Undiagnosed Adult ADHD
Feeling Overwhelmed with ADHD
Everybody can feel overwhelmed from time to time. Whether problems are work- or home-related or of matters entirely unrelated, modern living can tax us physically and emotionally. And, while feelings of overwhelm aren’t the sole preserve of people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), emotional dysregulation can act as an antagonist for me–especially when it comes to dealing… Continue reading Feeling Overwhelmed with ADHD
