OK – I’ll fill you in on the details tomorrow but suffice it to stay that I had a birthday Sunday. A Big Birthday. A not-so-wonderful birthday. And don’t tell me that age is all in your head and that … Continue reading
OMG– I forgot to post the RESULTS of my Big Surprise from last weekend! Victor drove my car (unusual for him since he has trouble seeing clearly at night) and we headed to Cary (about 30 minutes from our house). … Continue reading
It’s not exactly a news flash, but yes, Steven Tyler told the world that he was “ADD personified” on 60 Minutes (http://www NULL.cbsnews NULL.com/8301-18560_162-57394902/aerosmith-livin-on-the-edge/?tag=contentMain;contentBody) during a tribute to Aerosmith’s 40th anniversary tour. And there’s no question that his ADD includes the … Continue reading
My husband Victor approached me last night with what I considered a sly grin. “We’re going on a date Saturday night,” he announced. “We’re having dinner at a place we’ve never eaten before!” “Where is it?” I asked innocently. “It’s … Continue reading
I spent the best part of a Sunday afternoon in the company of other women, most of whom I had never met. We were the participants in a four-session workshop on “End of Life” issues. Now I am not planning … Continue reading
Here in Orlando FL, there are zombie-like creatures wandering around Disney’s Contemporary Village with badges askew that read “CHADD Conference.” They wear the glazed look of ADHD folks who have been filled too full of information, who have talked to far too many wonderful people and bought far too many ADHD books. They are, in fact, me. Continue reading
I’m in Philadelphia PA this weekend at the ADDA Board of Directors retreat (ADDA is the largest support organization for adults with ADHD – http://add.org) and it’s pretty exciting to be involved in the “bigger picture.” There is talk of advocating for ADHD adults like us in the workplace – helping employers understand our need for relatively simple accommodations. Continue reading
We can’t get our ADD meds and we’re losing focus faster than a defective camera lens. What gives?
First, everyone (OK, doctors) convinced us that we should take meds for our ADD. So we get our prescription filled, our brains come to attention, we get things done and then … and then … no medication!!!!
Is it a conspiracy? Is it corporate manipulation? Is it ghosts on Halloween? Continue reading
I just watched a replay of 60 Minutes from earlier tonight and I am blown away by the possibilities. A new way of mapping the brain’s neural pathways? In full color? In high def? Incredible! The info on the brain scan is at the end of the story. Not that the iPad info isn’t miraculous, but the brain scan/mapping is extraordinary for the ADHD community! Continue reading
When something happens “out there,” I don’t trust my natural instincts for a response. My natural instincts have gotten me in a lot of trouble over the years. I’ve flashed back in anger. I’ve clouded up in pain. I’ve been a little too honest. The reaction from the “other side” to my honest reaction has been, shall we say, less than positive. Continue reading
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