ADHD Stories

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

It was not until junior year of college that I got diagnosed with ADHD. Medications after medications, one cognitive therapy after another, I uninhibitedly searched for explanations. I needed some closure for why I couldn’t help being late to everything no matter how hard I tried. I often wish I had gotten diagnosed earlier, so … Read more

I always struggled in school, just getting by in school as a child and as a teen. I never understood why. I just thought I didn’t have it in me. Even as I started working as an adult, job after job. Not being able to grasp anything further than what is needed to do the … Read more

At age 41, I have been diagnosed with adult ADHD and it has literally changed my life. For so long, particularly since a motor vehicle accident a decade ago (I bumped my head), I haven’t been able to get any control over my mood swings, attention, concentration and memory loss. I pushed as hard as … Read more