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Desire Let Burn Speak hold back not release Communication free takes you Fight war distant makes separate Different are we reasons excuse Seek we all the same love in one Find not anything in I to be is we Melt connect in being feeling to see Comfort choice choose divine Change wills not we our soul eternal Infinite enlightenment open free to all Have it wants not knows all is yours Open beauty joy feel be love connect Source spirit spires in deep true life Ask for do we go inside everything r… Continue

Posted by ronald Sorenson on September 8th, 2008 at 2:28pm — 5 Comments (Add)

Hi!

Hey everyone, I'm 'Aylian', new on this site and I think I'll just tell something about me here and we'll see where it goes. I'm born on 12 April 1992 (16 years old now, Aries), I live in The Netherlands (aka Holland) in the capital, Amsterdam. My mother comes from Pakistan, my father from Surinam, I myself am born in Amsterdam (so I'm Asian, South-American and European :P). I'm in tenth grade now (I'm not sure though, there's a different school system here) and this year, I'm re-doing last ye… Continue

Posted by Aylian on September 7th, 2008 at 11:10pm — 6 Comments (Add)

Try Pandora

I actually was telling fellow ADDer Anna about this site and thought others might think it was as cool as I do! It's completely free with very minimal advertising mess on it. So if you listen to music a lot, try it! I love it and can't believe it isn't more well known. The link is WWW.PANDORA.COM Hard to explain what it is, may be easier just to go look at the site instead of reading my rambles trying to explain it. Basically it creates and tailors "radio stations" to whatever music you like.… Continue

Posted by Siren on September 7th, 2008 at 8:30pm — 1 Comment (Add)

Messy Houses - Liberated Minds?

Well, that was kind of sad. I wrote about umpteen paragraphs, accidentally hit the backspace key, and everything disappeared. Oh, well...it wasn't as if I was writing the original "Hamlet." Because of my ADD and ADHD, I won't rewrite it. Just suggest that everyone consider thumbing through the following book, infra. Trust me, it is on point! "A PERFECT MESS: The Hidden Benefits of Disorder- How Crammed Closets, Cluttered Offices, and On-the-Fly Planning Make the World a Better Place." Authors:… Continue

Posted by Go Figure on September 7th, 2008 at 7:49pm — 1 Comment (Add)

on the passage of time...

... i usually tell time in the following ways: not now. and OMG! NOW. ... GASP! NOW! NOW! NOW! NOW! NOW! NOW! NOW! NOW! NOW! AAAAAAGGGGGHHHHH!

Posted by raedelsol on September 7th, 2008 at 3:48pm — 3 Comments (Add)

if you draw it, they will bake it

here is the pink poodle cupcake cake for my daughter's birthday. i was determined not… Continue

Posted by raedelsol on September 7th, 2008 at 3:46pm — 4 Comments (Add)

Sabotage Myself???

So I have noticed a disturbing pattern that seems to really flare up when I am under extreme stress... I spend money that I don't have!!! To me, it feels very similar to when I really want to try to be on time but end up late... When I have so much going on in my life, it's almost like I just throw in the towel and say, "hey, why not just loose everything". With work, my house, school, and constant financial strain, I have noticed that with all of the stress that it brings, I make it much worse!… Continue

Posted by Katie on September 7th, 2008 at 11:32am — 2 Comments (Add)

Brain plasticity

I talked to my dr about this the other day... because of course it's hard to think that this is it and there is no changing the condition. She agreed that the brain does change - however, when it comes to ADD .. it's rather complicated -- I asked about what i was seeing on the web about acupuncture (ear) and she said that it's worth trying it. I see some of you think the vitamins help... Those of you that have been around awhile.. what do you think? Just common sense tells me if the issue is th… Continue

Posted by Mary on September 6th, 2008 at 3:53pm — 4 Comments (Add)

Something a little clever

I was just researching on the web and I came across someone's blog about how they didn't believe ADD was real. They expressed that they felt that ADDers were smarter because they process information quicker than others, so why slow them down and alter temperament. That made me giggle so I responded like this: Your paragraph made me giggle. Imagine running very very fast for a long long time. You'd get tired right? Imagine that you couldn't stop running no matter how hard you tried, no matter ho… Continue

Posted by Janae on September 6th, 2008 at 5:03am — 2 Comments (Add)

Wow!

I stopped back in today because I was asked to add a sentence or two about Brian to my article for ADDitude magazine about best ADHD related blogs. Love the new professional photos! Nice move, Brian.

Posted by Kay Marner on September 5th, 2008 at 4:31pm — 1 Comment (Add)

Those Impossable Days

Anyone ever feel like they just can't get it together. Medicated or not. It's like this insane feeling of unrest. Sitting down feels wrong, standing up feels worse. Focus seems to be what you want to do, but so wrong at the same time. Feeling everything and nothing at the same time! It took me forever to finally sit down and blog. I've been trying to focus myself on finding a job and today my brain decided to go out to lunch. It's aggravating. It's moments like these where people think you're l… Continue

Posted by Janae on September 4th, 2008 at 11:30pm — 4 Comments (Add)

Patience and the ADHD Family

I have all these great coping tools I am acumulating in my tool box and have worked through with my physcologist, they sound so good and easy when we talk about them, but, shoot, I am so ADHD and so are my kids! As my kids get older I am seeing some of the classic stuff in teens, argumentative, asserting themselves, gotta have the last word, would rather spend energy on defending a losing position instead of doing something right, disorganization, anxiety, calling themselves negative names if t… Continue

Posted by Lizard on September 4th, 2008 at 6:13pm — 11 Comments (Add)

Added another cool drawing to my pictures.

I drew a meditating elf in Stippilism drawing style, and it looks really cool. Go and check it out.

Posted by Shane on September 4th, 2008 at 1:35am — 2 Comments (Add)

Argh.. I hope this isn't a sign of how things are going to go this year....

Midway through today, The First Day of School (my new favorite holiday!), I get a phone call. From the school. I'm afraid to even answer the phone. It's the guidance counselor at the middle school. Uh oh. I'm starting to think, geez.... Liv's only been there for 4 hours, what the heck could they be calling about already? He says to me, so-and-so just brought me a 504 from your old district. Does Liv have a 504 plan? Ummm. well YEAH. I brought it to you last year when we moved. Oh. Well, did w… Continue

Posted by NerdyMommy on September 3rd, 2008 at 7:30pm — 1 Comment (Add)

Start now, Y'all!

Let's get a head start on promoting ADHD Awareness Week! I mean, month! Oops! Damn ADD! Here is the link for the ADHD Awarness Tool Kit for stuff to tile your workplace and happy-hour bars with! http://www.add.org/awareness/index.html Siren

Posted by Siren on September 3rd, 2008 at 12:00am — 7 Comments (Add)

The last day of my vacation - thank goodness!

Today is the last day of my 10 day vacation. I am so ready to go back to work, to get back into my normal routine, to get the kids back to school and for everything to just be back to normal. I really thought I needed a vacation, I was so stressed out... but I went from being totally stressed about work, to being completely lost and in a fog the entire time I was on vacation. No focus, no direction... no wonder I am a workaholic and am happiest when I'm working! The kids are experiencing a Lord… Continue

Posted by NerdyMommy on September 1st, 2008 at 5:50pm — 2 Comments (Add)

better late then never.....

I have so many mixed emotions right now that I am not sure how to put it all into perspective. So much time and experiences that shaped where I am today and where my children (31 and 33) are. Both of which are affected. My son is seeing a counselor now... (I have ordered the book) but I haven't even talked to my daughter yet or told her about what I have only recently found out about. How very very angry I am (I guess the grief stages my counselor says I will go through) with the professionals o… Continue

Posted by Mary on September 1st, 2008 at 5:04pm — 2 Comments (Add)

My art and Hyper-focusing.

I started another illustration today that tooke me about 8 hours to finish. I sat down on my couch, picked up my pad and pencil, and just went to work. I did not set my drawing pad down at all unless I had to go to the bathroom. This was brought up before, and I think its worth commenting on again. My wife usually never comments about how much I concentrate on a drawing while I am working on an illustration. If she wants my attention she'll ask for it and I make sure to set aside what ever I a… Continue

Posted by Shane on September 1st, 2008 at 11:35am — 3 Comments (Add)

From The Beginning To Starting The Now (Part 4 layer 2) Last One!

Okay, Now that the psychotic episode with the ex boyfriend is over, I can explain what really mattered. My ex did help me realize how patient and caring I really was. He reviled my ability to "grab life by the balls and tug". He forced me into such a position that I really had no choice but to take matters into my own hands and say "to heck with cooperation and sacrifice, I want what I want, and I want it now". I don't regret him because yes, we did have some good times, it wasn't all bad. I the… Continue

Posted by Janae on September 1st, 2008 at 9:05am — 3 Comments (Add)

From The Beginning To Starting The Now (Part 4 layer 1)

Last few days have been rather intense and I've finally pulled it together long enough to post! So, I moved in with my boyfriend and his family. After a month we found a place to stay with two other room mates. I was looking for work and he told me that he was working in a drug store that was looking for a pharmacy tech, just before we moved to our new home. Things were looking up. I got along with his friends and his family. He had helped me and I helped him. I learned a lot about myself and h… Continue

Posted by Janae on September 1st, 2008 at 5:00am — 1 Comment (Add)

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Speaking my own truth versus playing a game 2 Replies

How many times do people think I am playing some sort of twisted game when I am only trying to speak my own truth? Too many I'm thinking. Even the psychologist said to me 'Yes Anna, I think you a...

Started by Anna in General. Last reply by Anna 5 hours ago.

I just do not get this! 8 Replies

OK, I am at a loss here trying desperately to figure what the heck has happened. Every day,,often many times a day I come in to read who has posted what and at times even to put in my own reply to ...

Started by hayjay in Adult ADHD. Last reply by Anna 8 hours ago.

Swtiching off of Cymbalta to Ritalin w/ withdrawal and husband doesn't get it 7 Replies

I posted this in one of the groups. It's kinda long but I don't know how to make it shorter. Ok this is sort of a rant but I've been on MANY anxiety and depression meds over the last ten years only...

Tagged: anxiety, social, withdrawal, Concerta, CYmbalta

Started by Cara in Relationships. Last reply by Anna 12 hours ago.

Interest in someone, but so afraid to go there... 17 Replies

I have screwed up a few relationships here and there and am leary of any type of commitment of putting myself out there emotionally, just to see it burn up in flames as my relationships did in the ...

Started by Lizard in Relationships. Last reply by Lizard 22 hours ago.

Handling Confrontations 15 Replies

Hello everyone! I'm curious how everyone here handles confrontations. I know I'm terrified of confronting people. Arguements can start out constructive but as soon as emotions get involved all heck...

Started by Lee in General. Last reply by Anna 1 day ago.

Products of the System 10 Replies

How quickly we become products of the Systems in which we live. I was born into a conservative, working class family. At 17 years old I left home to literally live on the street. I would never ret...

Started by Anna in General. Last reply by Anna 22 hours ago.

Wake me up when September Comes! 10 Replies

No way, I know I live in my own little world most of the time and try to take things one day at a time, but how the heck did it become sept already? Whoa! I hate when this revelation of time and sp...

Started by Lizard in General. Last reply by Maddge 15 hours ago.

Does anyone get creative bursts that fizzle out? 9 Replies

I don't know why I do this, or if it's even an ADHD thing, but I have periods of time where I feel very creative, but when it comes down to getting the details together and start coming up with a p...

Started by A in Adult ADHD. Last reply by Cara Sep 5.

The gypsy gene theory by stella da dahhh arnold & creation itself omg she's totally mad!? 8 Replies

i've found some evidence to back up my claim for there being a link to ADHD and the 'gypsy gene' as i like to call it ...cos my descendants are romany gypsies n i reckon they sewed thier royal oats...

Tagged: ADD, UNITED, ADHD, syndrome, gene

Started by stella arnold in General. Last reply by Anna Aug 26.

"How many of us have tried to tell those around us that something was wrong and were not taken seriously?" 23 Replies

I'm using a quote from a post hayjay made for the discussion title. It struck a nerve with me because a good friend recently did that. I'm trying to figure out whether I really want to hang with so...

Started by Maddge in Relationships. Last reply by Anna 1 day ago.

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ADDer Wold BLog by Bryan Hutchinson

The Concept of Time for someone with ADHD

Is none existent! At least that’s the way it feels sometimes. As I wrote in my memoir about how adulthood snuck up on me, that’s how dates still seem to come along for me, they sneak up on me unbeknownst, like an alley cat on a mouse. But, the difference for me, compared to the mouse, [...]

Is it ADHD or Boredom? R U just Bored?

I was just reading an article in the main stream news system where a columnist was asking if it is really ADHD or just boredom. She basically goes on about how some people don’t have enough to do and those cooped up in a cubical are bored out of their minds with the job they [...]

Book Marketing for Authors of Related Books

How many books do you read a year? I read somewhere between 20 -30 and more than half usually have a close relationship in terms of what they are about. When I am trying to learn about something I can never seem to get enough information and sometimes there just doesn’t seem to be enough [...]

ADHD is the Spiritual Universe? Why not!?

I have a subscription to TUT Notes from the Universe, which is a daily email with a positive message about me. I enjoy starting my day with a positive message – who wouldn’t? Ah, the pessimist?! The messages are from the Universe. I know because they are signed “The Universe”. Hey, who am I to [...]

The Harshness and Disasters of ADHD Relationships

Not all relationships with an ADDer are harsh and not all relationships are doomed to failure. However, there seems to me to be a relating factor in most the messages I read across the internet by other ADDers. It goes like this – the relationship starts off great and then after a while the sparks [...]

Do I have ADD or ADHD or either? Perception is a Deception

That’s a question I get quite a bit: Do I really have ADHD? When I say yes, the next comment is somewhat of a question/statement: “Then it must not be that severe.” Or, the next question will be “What medication are you on? It seems to be working great!” Of course, when I say I [...]

Michael Phelps Vs Paris Hilton on ADDer World ADD and ADHD

The results are in! Michael Phelps has outdone Paris Hilton in popularity here on ADDer World, not only in site visits, but also in emails I have received regarding an article in which at least one of them was the focus. I have written more about Paris Hilton, so kudos to Michael. We could say that [...]

Interview with Dr. Lara Honos-Webb ADHD Life

It has been my honor recently to do an interview with Dr. Lara Honos-Webb. If you are not familiar with Dr. Lara Honos-Webb yet, she is the author of several books including “The Gift of ADHD”. Recently, Lara started a new website www.addisagift.com and she asked me if I would be interested in doing an [...]

Win a free prize - A competition for ADDer World Members

Being a member of ADDer World has its perks. You can become a member HERE. We are going to have us a little competition starting 25 Aug 08 – 25 Sept 08. The member who refers the most new members in that time will win a one of a kind prize! The prize is a signed [...]

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