ADHD Stories

Life with ADHD can be a magical wonderland; sometimes charming, sometimes dark. This is the inspiration for the ADHD fantasy I write. It’s fantasy that takes place inside the mind of someone you know. Possibly love. Maybe, yourself. Although I managed to earn a PhD, learn four foreign languages and homeschool three kids through high-school, … Read more

It’s not uncommon for people to use ADHD as a synonym for inattentive or hyperactive. It wasn’t until a sociology course at my university that I realized why I used to get so annoyed by this. Humans have a tendency to assign moral values to labels. In a culture that emphasizes individualism, it can be … Read more

I am currently struggling with ADHD, still need guidance with school. Anyways ADHD can be good, bad at the same time. Because of the impulsiveness I do get in trouble. But there are ups, like being social. I know, having a disorder sucks because of people make fun of you. But maybe, people could change. … Read more

Everywhere I turn, it seems there are messages about who can and can’t have ADHD, its causes, how to “fix” it and what it has to look like. Some of these messages are informative & empowering, but many of them are confusing & dismissive. These messages often distract me. Instead of using the strategies & … Read more

If you have ADHD then you will want to understand this. You are special in your own way. Don’t listen to others about what they say about ADHD. Your diagnosis brings gifts. If you are inattentive, (like me) then you have an amazing quality of thinking out of the box and being really creative! I … Read more

In our home, we refer to ADHD as Super Brain Power. ADHD is simply a different ability, not a disability, an excuse, or even something negative. The ADHD mind is brilliant. The associated symptoms are not bad behavior, disrespect, or a result of poor parenting. In fact, ADHD has taught my family the importance of … Read more

I grew up before they knew what ADHD was… Didn’t get diagnosed until after I was married. It’s all about getting thru the day. I found a support group in NYC, became involved, and now help run it: The Manhattan Adult ADD Support Group. Robert

Growing up, none believed my mum when she got me tested for ADHD because in class I was quiet and a girl. However people seemed to overlook the fact that when there any noise, I wouldn’t work because there were too many distractions, or that once I was out the class I was like a … Read more

When I was diagnosed with ADHD, it was nerve racking, but a good way to explain my focus and time management skills. It was the end of fourth grade when I received the diagnosis, but I was very insecure about it. I told one of my good friends about it, but she ended up telling … Read more

ADHD has been a challenge all my life. Finding ways to cope with it has been fun. At work I have so many distractions around me. However, using a noise canceling headset and jamming to the oldies but goodies has been ideal. Not only do it help me disregard distractions I also get to groove … Read more