ADHD not a label

Think About it, ADHD Isn’t a Label

ADHD Isn’t a Label I’ve talked about this before. To clarify, it isn’t a label, it’s a diagnosis. It means you have a naturally under aroused pre-frontal cortex. Our neurotransmitters are responsible for helping us …

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Buddy’s ADHD Story continued …

Buddy’s ADHD Story continues from here Throughout my years I would get bored and do different things. I have been…A framer (steel & wood), roofer, finish carpenter, plumber, electrician, window/door fitter, an installer of: acoustic …

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Uniquely Different

My name is Buddy and yes that is my real name although I didn’t actually have a name for the first 18 years of my life. I am a twin. I have a twin sister …

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The Complex How ( & Where) ADHD Shows Up In The Real World

Building on our previous discussions of ADHD emotional management, James Ochoa joins me again today with his son and project partner, Jules Ochoa, to share with us their new series, The Complex. Based on concepts …

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5 Things You’ll Never Understand About ADHD (Unless You Have It)

You’ll Never Understand Our friend Shawn has some things he’d like to explain to those of you who don’t have ADHD. But as he says, if you don’t have it, you’ll never understand. “So why …

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If I Could Help It …

We’ve all been there. We’ve all experienced those people who feel that the cure for ADHD (and many other cognitive and mental health issues) is “Just don’t be that way!” And while those people are …

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The Darker Side of ADHD with A Man of Distraction

Kelly Babcock, Psych Central’s Man of Distraction, shares the darker side of ADHD including the need for instant gratification and poor decision making.   He explains that before he was diagnosed in his 50’s, he …

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Ranting About ADHD Ignorance When No One Is Listening

Ranting about ADHD ignorance when no one is listening is exactly what Andrea Bell does to blow off steam when dealing with her local school system.   Unfortunately, they are ill-informed about the condition and …

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The Joy of Helping Others Who Also Live With ADHD Everyday

Dr. Joy Prescesky shares with us the joy of helping others who also live with ADHD everyday, just like her.   She left a successful career as a vet to stay at home with her kids, affording her …

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Treated Versus Untreated ADHD, See the Difference

Day 7…and we’re talking about how ADHD medication can help you see the difference between treated versus untreated ADHD.   Kristen joins me today to share her journey of self discovery and she has yet …

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