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Vote On New Book Cover 'Adult ADHD can be Sexy'

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Added by Bryan Hutchinson on December 4, 2009 at 4:30am — 4 Comments

Book Contest: Dr. Lara Honos-Webb's book 'The Gift of ADULT ADHD'

I am pleased to announce our latest autographed book contest featuring: The Gift of Adult ADD: How to Transform Your Challenges & Build on Your Strengths. By Dr. Lara Honos-Webb BOOK SYNOPSIS: In The Gift of Adult ADD, Lara Honos-Webb adapts the revolutionary approac… Continue

Added by Bryan Hutchinson on December 4, 2009 at 3:30am — No Comments

The ADDer's Guide To Getting Through The Holiday Season WITHOUT Losing Your Mind!

The holiday season is usually a very exciting and busy time of the year, but for the ADDer it may feel totally insane! Individuals diagnosed with ADD/ADHD commonly experience a dramatic increase in the amount of stress, chaos, confusion, conflicts and frustrations during the holidays. While a non-ADDer may consider the holiday season very fast paced or hectic, an individual diagnosed with ADD/ADHD will usually consider the holiday season a total NIGHTMARE! For an ADDer, the holiday season bring… Continue

Added by DANA on November 23, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

COOL ADHD NEWS FROM PITTSBURGH!

I am so excited to discover today that there is a brand new ADHD center located in Pittsburgh, PA! The therapist who first diagnosed me with ADHD over 11 years ago, has referred me to Dr. Oscar Buckstein who started the ADHD center in January 2009. Dr. Buckstein is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Today, after being referred to Dr. Buckstein, I contacted him to gain more information about the ADHD center. The program for ADDer's includes b… Continue

Added by DANA on November 23, 2009 at 2:28pm — 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

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

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

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

Seeking Advice & Wisdom Concerning Career, Medications, and Life in General

Hi everybody! My name is Penni and I'm looking for some advice/guidance/wisdom (or whatever else you may have to offer! LOL!) I was recently told that I likely have ADHD at the age of 43 (GULP!) and I was recently placed on Adderall XR 20 mg and it was just titrated up to 30 mg. The doctor (Psychiatrist) placed me on the long-lasting Adderall (Adderall XR) because I don't do a good job of remembering to take medications (unless it's in the morning). Before this, I'd already been diagnosed with r… Continue

Added by spacecatpj on October 11, 2009 at 5:52pm — 7 Comments

I'M BACK!

Hello all of you wonderful people who have tried to befriend me and get to know me over the past two years. I have been 'missing in action'. I'm Back! For 2 years I steadily traveled back and forth from Vermont where I live, to Florida where my elderly, ill parents lived. I tried to run my therapy practice, my coaching business and my life while helping to take care of my parents. Unfortunately my writing suffered. Actually, because of the pain, I've been blocked most of those 2 years. Over a 2… Continue

Added by Judi Jerome, MSW, LICSW, LADC on October 11, 2009 at 10:21am — 5 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

THE CHADD ADHD CONFERENCE IN OHIO

Here is an FYI that I wanted to share with members on ADDer World: CHADD is planning on having their 21st Annual International Conference on ADHD at the Cleveland Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio on October 9-10, 2009. The conference is for parents, Caregivers, Health Care Professionals, Educators, Physicians and Adults with ADD/ADHD. For registration, lodging, conference schedule or for more information, please check the CHADD website or call at 1-800-233-4050. NOTE: Is anyone on ADDer W… Continue

Added by DANA on September 21, 2009 at 1:00am — No Comments

ADDer World Book Contest: Dr. Lara Honos-Webb's book 'The Gift of ADHD'

I am happy to announce our latest autographed book contest featuring Dr. Lara Honos-Webb's book: The Gift of ADHD The Gift of ADHD is by far one of the most well known books about ADHD and I am proud to offer it here as a free giveaway, signed by the author. I would like to add that Dr. Lara H… Continue

Added by Bryan Hutchinson on September 15, 2009 at 5:05am — No Comments

MAGNETIC THERAPY FOR ADHD TREATMENT

For any individuals interested in alternative methods of treating ADD/ADHD, I recommend looking into magnetic therapy. In the book titled, "THE ADD ANSWER" by Dr. Frank Lawlis, there is helpful information in the 12th chapter explaining the magnetic concept and magnetic therapy for treating children and adults diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. According to Dr. Frank Lawlis, there is a successful pediatrician located in Harrisburg, PA who has done research on magnetic therapy for ADHD treatment in 28 chi… Continue

Added by DANA on August 31, 2009 at 6:00pm — 3 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

ADHD and stereotypical psychiatry

I have been unemployed from the food service industry since Feb 09. My ADHD was cited as one reason for my discharge. I applied for Vocational Rehabilitation services and was accepted as a client 5 months later. I was very excited because I have no resources for ADHD treatment and their goal is to secure a career suited to me. Yay me. Six weeks ago I had a half-hour conversation with a screener and a half day of college placement-like testing. I met with my VoRehab counselor and the screener thi… Continue

Added by Nancy on August 25, 2009 at 1:20pm — 3 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

ADHD Life Social & Study Skills, Successful Strategies For The Upcoming School Year

ADHD Life, Social and Study Strategies: Successful Strategies for the School Year Let us help your student find their way ADHD Life ,Social and Study Strategies All you need to know for a successful school year! Successful Strategies for success in life,relationships and in school. Dr. Osborne Ph.D.introduces you student to: The World According to ADD/ADHD Learning time management & organizational skills Learning study skills & test taking strategies Learning temper management &… Continue

Added by Dr.Anders Osborne Ph.D. on August 21, 2009 at 7:30am — 4 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