ADHD friendly organization strategies don’t work without ADHD friendly storage options. There, I said it. It’s true. Generally, the more efficient the storage option, the more likely it is to work for those of us with ADHD. They may not be the most aesthetically pleasing ways to store and organize, though you can make them […]
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What it’s Actually Like to Take ADHD Medication: Pros & Cons from an Adult with ADHD
Is it really worth it to take ADHD medication? What should I expect it to do? I hear these questions quite a bit. Pursuing treatment for ADHD can be an uphill battle that is often still met with stigma. Wondering if stimulant meds are worth pursuing is understandable. People will come to different conclusions in […]
How to Organize the Kitchen & Keep it Clean When You Struggle with ADHD
The kitchen is one of the hardest places to keep clean. The whole family goes in and out so much each day and every activity we do in the kitchen involves a strong potential for mess. And when you have ADHD, the difficulty only escalates. My kitchen used to be pretty…gross. That was before I […]
7 Devastating Organization Mistakes You Are Making if you have ADHD
It’s not a huge secret that organizational strategies promoted by the “gurus” don’t typically work well for those of us with ADHD (or anyone else with executive function difficulties). But what often feels like a secret is why they don’t work. And since we don’t understand why they aren’t working for us, we tend to […]
How to Get the Most From Your ADHD Meds & Avoid Side Effects
When you have ADHD, stimulant medications help like nothing else. Many people describe it as putting on glasses for the first time; suddenly everything is so much clearer–less hazy–and you can see straight enough to actually get things done. They aren’t perfect, but they’re helpful. I guess if we’re keeping with the same analogy, stimulants […]
What to Do When You Are Bored at Home Alone & Can’t Stand it
Whether you are stuck inside on a rainy day, a weekend with nothing to do, or unexpectedly quarantined (ahem, hello 2020), you need some ideas to fight the boredom. I’ve been stuck inside for the last week and, although I’m a definite introvert, at some point the boredom gets out of hand. Here’s some ideas […]
9 Affordable Products You Really Need if You Hate Cleaning
I hate cleaning but I love a clean house. It really sucks that in order to get that calm sigh of relief that comes from a nice, neat environment you have to do something as god awful as clean. I know, I know…first world problems. But cleaning really sucks. That’s why I’ve spent way too […]
9 Natural Remedies for ADHD with Solid Research
While stimulants are really effective for most people, there are many of us who need a more natural approach to treating ADHD. Whether due to a health condition, being unable to tolerate stimulants, meds haven’t worked for you, or you just prefer natural remedies for ADHD, there are a few things with some research behind […]
What if it’s not just Fibromyalgia but ADHD, too?
I was 28 when I was diagnosed with ADHD. At the age of 30, my doctor now thinks I have Fibromyalgia and it’s gotten me to thinking: Is there any connection between the two? It turns out, there IS. In one study, 45% of people with fibromyalgia had co-occurring ADHD. And researchers recommend that anyone […]
How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolution This Year
There is a subset of the population for whom the act of setting (and keeping) New Year resolutions is a beautiful fantasy. We’re talking unicorns and flying chocolate Pegasus material here. Anyone else in this exclusive club? Keeping new year goals can be so difficult. There are more than a few reasons for that. Unrealistic […]