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They moved my claim to NJ

I filed for Disability in White Plains, NY. On October 1, I moved to Summit, NJ, and thought the Review Board might be interested - so I called White Plains and was told that they'd transfer my case to NJ and wouldn't 'lose my place in line'. A few weeks later, I got a letter from the White Plains office making me feel someone forgot to do what they said they'd do. This time I put it in writing and received notice that the case was moved. But NJ has a different set of bias's against these typ… Continue

Added by Mark Friedman on November 19, 2009 at 9:34pm — No Comments

School Reports

I have found some of my old high school reports while clearing out Mum's house - they shout ADD all over them! The words 'easily distracted' and 'she can do the work when she's interested' and 'needs to make more effort' 'has the ability but not the application' 'often arrives late to lessons' 'distracts the other pupils' etc etc ect I remember the shame I felt reading them the first time - but I am now reframing all those feelings in the light of my ADHD - it's a good feeling :) Continue

Added by Mags Smith on November 18, 2009 at 1:18am — No Comments

Be proud of ourselves !

Since some time, I notice I have a special temperament by comparaison with the "normal" people (those who don't have ADHD). Indeed, even if I'm distracted, confused, make mistakes, have a loud voice, a loud laugh and a short fuse, I can also be very passionnate about life, have genuine ideas, have big dreams (unrealistics, according to many people around me), be extremely empathetic and have a lot of fun with children, especially with mine (he has about 2 years old). I'm not shy to roll in the g… Continue

Added by Véronique St-Martin on November 16, 2009 at 1:16pm — 3 Comments

instead of us finding the dog, the dog found us !!!!

Well after months and months of Jeremy & I looking for a dog, we finally found our litte angel ( or should I say she found us) Apparently a family friend of Jeremy's has had this adorible little black and white female dog roaming arround his house the last couple of days , then on Friday night when Jeremy was hanging out with his friend , his friend introduced him to this little black and white female dog , she immediately took to Jeremy . Jeremy then brought this beautiful little girl home… Continue

Added by Melissa Raines on November 15, 2009 at 5:41pm — 3 Comments

The Daffodil Principle - A True Story!

The Daffodil Principle

Several times my daughter had telephoned to say, "Mother, you must come see the daffodils before they are over." I wanted to go, but it was a two-hour drive from Laguna to Lake Arrowhead. "I will come next Tuesday, "I promised, a little reluctantl… Continue

Added by Bryan Hutchinson on November 14, 2009 at 4:22am — 2 Comments

SSI and ADHD

My 19 yearold grandson, who self-medicates with nicotine and marijuana, has been on SSI since he was two months old. At this point, they are trying to take away his benefits because he is of age and can work. [ LOL. maybe he can work after he is 21 and can get a graveyard shift job!] Any ideas what I should tell them when I take him in to the interview on Nov 19th--if I can find him?] He REALLY needs those medicaid coupons for his accidents!!! Continue

Added by Earthchild Marie Brito on November 13, 2009 at 7:30pm — 2 Comments

A Cure for ADHD? Newsweek

Ah, okay, it's snoring? I don't snore, I have never snored and I never will snore... I should know... right? Anyway, newsweek is reporting that there is a cure for ADHD. You can read about it here: … Continue

Added by Bryan Hutchinson on November 13, 2009 at 5:29am — 4 Comments

Those Pesky Bushels

It's weird how things turn out. When I was a child I was interested in medicine. My mother suggested I become a doctor but I was terrified I'd lose my first patient. Of course I know now that it doesn't work that way but I never did become a doctor. Instead I took first aid courses, joined Search and Rescue, got up to Advanced Wilderness First Aid, became and actor and now teach at the medical school. But I'm still not a doctor. I also wanted to become a maths professor. Too bad I didn't have… Continue

Added by Gary on November 12, 2009 at 12:57pm — 2 Comments

The medication appears to be working

Having moved from Westchester, NY to Central NJ, I needed to find a new shrink - which I did through referral of people whose opinions I trusted. Donna, MNS (My New Shrink) didn't know the 'old me' - who finished other people's sentences for them and constantly interrupted. Instead, she's met someone who she feels has strong OCD (without the rituals} and overtones of ADHD. The two disorders have much in common, symptomatically, I've found: high degree of disorganization, a tendency towards per… Continue

Added by Mark Friedman on November 12, 2009 at 8:15am — 4 Comments

Im still here....

Hello all , I'm still here !!!! sorry I haven't written in a while , Jeremy & I have been going through some issues , I haven't been sleeping very good lately which is some what due to Jeremy's snoring . The last month or so has been difficult Jeremy & I have had some relationship issues ( which I really don't feel like going to into detail about ) how ever I will say that ever since I gave my son up for adoption almost 6 months ago , I have not been myself , I feel as tho I have lost a… Continue

Added by Melissa Raines on November 10, 2009 at 5:08pm — No Comments

DO YOU FOLLOW YOUR HEART OR YOUR HEAD?

The question for the day is DO YOU FOLLOW YOUR HEART OR YOUR HEAD WHEN MAKING IMPORTANT DECISIONS? There are so many decisions that crop up on a daily basis. Some decisions are minor, such as "What flavor Starbucks should I drink?" OR "What shall I buy at the grocery store?" Other decisions are much more important and can alter your entire life if you accidentally make the wrong choice, such as "I am not going to take my Adderall for one month." OR "I hate my job so I am going to quit!" For t… Continue

Added by DANA on November 10, 2009 at 11:33am — 6 Comments

I have joined and signed in, How can I see the blogs?

I have joined and signed in, How can I see the blogs? Continue

Added by Laurie Browning on November 7, 2009 at 8:50am — 1 Comment

NO HASSLE CHRISTMAS CARDS....

When you think about Christmas cards do you find yourself cringing in despair? Have you experienced the nightmare of ADDer Christmas card anguish? Would you like to spend a holiday WITHOUT all the wasted time, energy, frustrations and hassles? If so, your friendly ADDer Holiday Helper is here to share how this year you can enjoy the "NO HASSLE CHRISTMAS CARDS!" As your friendly ADDer Holiday Helper, I have literally lightened up your burden by simplifying the holiday tradition of sending out Ch… Continue

Added by DANA on November 6, 2009 at 12:30am — 2 Comments

a Happier Halloween - and some disappointing news - and "Your Permanent Record Card"

In the past, I photographed the kids when they came to my door in costume, trick-or-treating - then posted the pictures by year, making them available to the kids, their parents and the community. In Dobbs Ferry, that was OK. I asked a neighbor about doing the same thing here, in Summit, and was told it was a bad idea. People would object strongly. So I didn't do it. What I did instead, was to photograph the community's Halloween celebration (including parade) and posted all of those on my sit… Continue

Added by Mark Friedman on November 4, 2009 at 7:12pm — 2 Comments

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ADDER GAL.....

You will NOT believe what happened to me last night when I attempted to re-read a hysterical post that our friendly neighborhood ADDer Feller, Steve, wrote last December. While I was attempting to read and respond to this previous Christmas card blog and enjoying every minute of it, suddenly, I began to experience a series of interruptions, distractions and obstacles. OH NOOOOOO, A FULL BLOWN "ADDER MOMENT!" That's right.....While reading about our ADDer Feller, Steve's, own "ADDer Moment" with… Continue

Added by DANA on November 4, 2009 at 12:30pm — 9 Comments

just needing to vent.......

It's been a while since I've blogged , I didn't do anything for halloween & we didn't have any tricker treater's in our trailor park since it did nothing but pour rain all day & all night , I wonder what my big man was for halloween or if Gerald & Grace( his adoptive parents) or if they did something different w/ him given the fact that they are very very very christian people. Halloween was really rough for me , miss my big man so badly that I just wanted to curl up & cry until… Continue

Added by Melissa Raines on November 2, 2009 at 1:09am — 1 Comment

Found a new oral surgeon, psychiatrist and dentist so far.

When I left Dobbs Ferry, I left my entire medical support system behind. Somewhere around the 10th day after moving, I was aware of a problem with one of the few real teeth I have left (most are implants, root-canaled or bridged). I found an oral surgeon several towns away (you can't go anywhere around here without a GPS, like a TomTom) who could see me immediately. He gave me the choice of coming back with my wife so I could be sedated (my usual preference), but she's been so hyper since we ca… Continue

Added by Mark Friedman on October 30, 2009 at 12:20pm — No Comments

RETHINK THE CHAOTIC HOLIDAY SEASON.....

After writing a new blog for the ADHD & MARRIED GROUP, I decided to post the same blog for everyone on ADDer World. Men may have the "fringe benefit" of having a helpful wife or girlfriend to take on holiday responsibilities and duties, but I wanted to address both males & females as well as both single adults and married adults. I sure hope that this is helpful for you! Today, it is officially two months, until CHRISTMAS! If you are Jewish, Hanukkah begins at sundown on December 11th a… Continue

Added by DANA on October 25, 2009 at 4:30pm — 8 Comments

In NJ, things are a little different...

We moved into a house we rented about 1/2 the size of the one we have in Dobbs Ferry (waiting to close - end of November). Not only does nothing fit, but I can't find the things I need or want. Some of that is my own doing because I packed things in boxes for the movers in a way that made sense to me at the time. Now, add in the fact that, because it was taking me so long to pack, my wife decided to help and packed things for me. Those I can't find at all! I'm tempted to believe this happens t… Continue

Added by Mark Friedman on October 23, 2009 at 6:18pm — No Comments

ADDer World Book Contest: Barbara Sher's book: Refuse to Choose!

I am pleased to announce our latest autographed book contest featuring fellow ADDer, Barbara Sher's book: 'Refuse to Choose' BOOK SYNOPSIS: Don't know what to do with your life? Drawn to so many things that you can't choose just one? New York Times best-selling author Barbara Sher has the answer--do E… Continue

Added by Bryan Hutchinson on October 21, 2009 at 1:00am — 6 Comments