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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

Exercise and AD(H)D

I just read an article in the medical journal to which I subscribe that I thought would be of interest. Below are the main points: - Attention is mediated by the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and dopamine. - In patients with ADD these chemicals are present in reduced amounts. - Exercise increases the amount of norepinephrine and dopamine as well as other neurochemicals. - Muscles aren't the only things that grow with exercise. Over time, exercise improves the system that provides these neuro… Continue

Added by Gary on October 14, 2009 at 2:24pm — 11 Comments

Passing the Torch: Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities

Passing the Torch: Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities By Jennifer Hursey, M. Ed. Transitioning from high school to the workforce, college, technical school, or university is scary and overwhelming for kids with or without learning disabilities. From the day they enter as freshmen "tweens" to the final 180 days of their senior year, high schoolers are faced with the pressure of "what next, how will I get there, how will I make it?" These are not unfamiliar questions… Continue

Added by Joan Azarva on October 14, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Bumps Abound When Students Become Their Own Advocates (Washington Post)

Bumps Abound When Students Become Their Own Advocates Special Needs Can Make Transition to College Tricky By Susan Kinzie Washington Post Staff Writer Saturday, October 25, 2008; After a decade of worrying about her son's attention-deficit disorder, meeting with teachers, calling around to get lost homework assignments and getting advice on SAT test accommodations, Lori Spinelli-Samara is facing this simple truth: Next year, in college, Nick is on his own. The Olney mother knows he's… Continue

Added by Joan Azarva on October 14, 2009 at 11:28am — No Comments

Physciatric Therapy and ADHD

I have been in a lot of battles in my life, some were life threatening, some were tug of wars with myself for things I simply did not understand and some were just me trying to be confrontational with, well, me, myself and I. ADHD can suck so bad that nothing else matters, it leads to a life of constant st… Continue

Added by Bryan Hutchinson on October 7, 2009 at 2:39am — 7 Comments

Life Update

I’ve been feeling trapped like a caged animal, pacing back and forth, anxious to get out but can’t. Even when I do get out, it doesn’t seem to be enough. It’s called Akathisia. It’s a listed side effect for Abilify. According to my medical dictionary, it’s a movement disorder characterized by a feeling of inner restlessness and a compelling need to be in constant motion. It’s even more annoying than the restlessness that I feel from having ADHD. I have stopped taking my Abilify for two weeks. I’… Continue

Added by Bob Harrington on September 22, 2009 at 2:24pm — 2 Comments

Your Opinion about ADHD Debates: Medication and about the Gift and the Curse

Fellow members, I am interested in what you think about two serious debates going on in the ADHD community. The first opinion concerns medication. Some tend to believe that medication is the first and foremost answer to ADHD. Some believe ADHD medication is the last option and is too dangerous. Per… Continue

Added by Bryan Hutchinson on August 27, 2009 at 2:26am — 20 Comments

8 Steps how to Super Focus at Will! Free eBook

New FREE eBook: 8 Steps How to ~~hyper~~ Super Focus at Will! This eBook is for anyone who wants to learn how to Super Focus at will! Esp… Continue

Added by Bryan Hutchinson on August 23, 2009 at 2:00am — No Comments

Download PDF of most Popular Articles and please do share

Wow, what an overwhelming response from the new PDF I sent out yesterday! Thank you to all of you who responded with comments and suggestions!! Okay, I changed up the document because many of you had nearly the same suggestions. I included some of the more 'controversial'… Continue

Added by Bryan Hutchinson on July 20, 2009 at 9:08am — 4 Comments

Do you have suggestions how to improve working memory and executive function?

As I usually do at the end of every month on my Learn to be Buddies blog, I try to answer some of the questions asked by parents and teachers reading my blog. This is a post where I tried to answer the question: Do you have suggestions how to improve working memory and executive function? I thought maybe you ADDers might be able to add to the information. The question came from a struggling mum, so don't hesitate to add a comment on the blog if you think there is anything else tha… Continue

Added by Amanda Gray on July 8, 2009 at 4:31am — 1 Comment

PMS

For many years I believed I never suffered from PMS. Until I realized I had ADD, and suddenly I had to admit I am suffering from severe mood changes starting about a week before my period. Actually I wanted to blog about the past week which I spend in Berlin. But nah. Not now. I have been feeling very well the past week. Very relaxed and "normal". This morning I woke up in a very bad mood. The potential new lover had left me a message through an online network, while I had asked him to text o… Continue

Added by blah on July 1, 2009 at 3:59am — 2 Comments

Lara Honos-Webb, Ph.D. Books For ADDer World Members!!

Just yesterday Lara let me know it would be wonderful to donate ALL 4 of her books for giveaway contests here on ADDer World!! These will be upcoming contests and will be random drawings from members who get their name into the hat by participating with comments, replies… Continue

Added by Bryan Hutchinson on June 26, 2009 at 8:38am — 5 Comments

Meds Check – 2nd Update

I can’t take it anymore. I know this is going to sound strange, but I can’t take sleeping in any more. I decided to take my Chromium again, but instead of taking a 600mcg dose, I’ve cut it in half. I started it back up today. I’m going to go for a week on 300mcg of Chromium and see how it turns out. I’ll let everyone know how it goes. As a reminder, if anyone decides to take Chromium, please check with your doctor first, especially if you are a diabetic. Continue

Added by Bob Harrington on June 20, 2009 at 11:01pm — 1 Comment

Meds Check – Update

I promised an update, so here it is. It’s been almost 4 days since I last took my Chromium. I’ve had some stressful situations decide to rear their ugly heads in my direction lately. Despite that, I’ve still felt motivated, just ran out of energy easily and slept longer. I seem to remember back 10 years or so, when I was racing mtn. bikes, I took Chromium on a regular basis, either in pill form or in my sports drink. The Chromium helped balance out my fluctuating energy levels. Probably what I… Continue

Added by Bob Harrington on June 18, 2009 at 10:13pm — 6 Comments

Hyperfocus / hyper without focus

For 34 years I have been in hyperfocus mode for most of the time. I even went grocery shopping in hyperfocus. At work I was in hyperfocus. During sex I definitely need hyperfocus. Reading takes hyperfocus. Luckily breathing doesn't. When I try to remember, I think the only times I wasn't in hyperfocus mode was when I was in a real trusted relaxed environment. In those cases I tended to get a little hyper, overenergetic. The thing that comes to my mind now is the sleepovers when I was a kid, at… Continue

Added by blah on June 17, 2009 at 8:00pm — 2 Comments

ADD dad?

When I was pretty sure about my self diagnosis I felt the urge to tell my parents. Although I could not resist the urge to tell, I did realize I had to be careful on how and when to tell. My mum was pretty easy. It shook her a little, since she had always thought I was the only "normal" child she has, next to my autistic brother, but when I calmed her and explained to her that I would stay the same person and she went into curious mode and started reading books about ADD. Then dad. I started b… Continue

Added by blah on June 17, 2009 at 7:40pm — No Comments

Prologue

Perhaps it's a good thing for me to write here on a regular basis. Nice, a new project. Writing in english could be sort of a problem, especially when it comes to difficult subjects as writing about what's going on in my mind. I know my english is good though, so let's see what happens. I remember when i was little I started a diary every now and then. Most of the time the first three days I kept it, and after that I forgot. When I remembered the diary again I felt I had to fill the whole thing… Continue

Added by blah on June 17, 2009 at 7:09pm — 3 Comments

Intuition, Empathy, Relationships, Oh My!

Hi! I just posted a blogpost on my crazymessyadd.vox.com blog. I thought I'd repost it here, as it is related to my journey with ADD. I am discovering loads about myself, letting things rise to the surface, allowing acceptance of myself. I have been focusing inward lately, not felt up to blogging. I've had some real breakthroughs though, wanted to share them for anyone who cares to read! This year I asked the Universe for CLARITY in my life. I don't make New Year's Resolutions anymore, just d… Continue

Added by Clarissa Kelly on June 13, 2009 at 7:45pm — 5 Comments

The Power Tools of ADD Parenting

The following is an article I have written. It's part of a book I am writing on ADHD. Enjoy :) The Power Tools of ADD Parenting Need a fresh approach to your child’s ADHD behaviors? ADD is very challenging for all concerned. These individuals require a wider allowance of time, patience, and humor. These tools will re-energize your approach, get you thinking, and interject a little fun into your relationship with your child/ren. Many of these principles also work well with others in you… Continue

Added by ReneeA68 on June 12, 2009 at 12:35pm — 1 Comment

Meds Check

I’ve been wondering lately, why this increase in motivation. What medicine is causing me to feel extremely driven. Is it the Abilify that I’m on now? Is it the Chromium or Fish Oil that I’ve been taking in the morning? I don’t know. So in the interest of science, I’m going to do a test that is going to last for 4 weeks. Starting on Monday, June 15th, I’m going to stop taking my Chromium, for 2 weeks. I’m going to report how I feel during this whole event. On Monday, June 29th, I’m going to stop… Continue

Added by Bob Harrington on June 9, 2009 at 1:33pm — 2 Comments