by Zari Benson This pandemic has brought myriad hardships to people across the globe. For me, this “pause” has given me an abundance of time, and discomfort, to turn inwards and self-reflect. I have often avoided confronting my mental health …
By Heather Kyle I’m ADHD. I’ve been punished for it all my life. The school’s job is to educate. When it failed to teach me, it gave up and stopped trying. I’m the one left suffering for its failings. When …
By Ken Vernon Like many adults with Inattentive type ADHD, I was diagnosed later in life, when I was 47. My life was a string of relationship failures, a mountain of debt and chaos all around me. I struggled throughout …
Managing your finances doesn’t have to be stressful. We know – due dates, credit card payments, and late fees can send you into a tailspin, but we’re here to help you out! We’ve gathered up some tips and helpful tricks …
Q: What can I do when I just want to give up – like dealing with clutter? Please oh please don’t give up! No seriously. Life is too amazing to just give up because your have wonky executive functions. Half …
Q: My 32 yr old daughter/roommate was diagnosed at age 8, was prescribed Dexadrine which her father and I did not give her. She is REALLY ADD, is addicted to online gaming, ie Dungeons and Dragons, etc. says is the …
by Romanza McAllister, LCSW Right now, there is a fire in my belly! Yes, I’m fired up around the conversations that aim to address change. The war cry is #Blacklivesmatter diversity now! But the fire in my belly is twofold. …
The ADHD community has focused and continues to focus on the needs and stories of white ADHD. This is not okay. This is systemic racism. Recognition is the essential precursor to change. Only with acceptance can we take steps to …
By Duane Gordon I recently sat down to talk with ADDA Board member and ADHD coach, Erik “Doc” Anderson. We spoke about his June 3 webinar and workshop about an aspect of selfcare many people with ADHD struggle with. How …
By Romanza McAllister, LCSW As a young girl, my mother told me being born Black meant I had to be exceptional. I had to be three times as good to receive a fraction of what my white colleagues would get. …