My ADD / ADHD Blog

Should You Tell?

Should you tell other people that you have ADD / ADHD? That's a common question asked by people with Attention Deficit Disorder. There really isn't a one size fits all answer to this question though. If you are wondering who you should tell, who you shouldn't tell, and how to tell people about ADD / ADHD then make sure you attend tonight's Free ADDClasses.com Teleseminar "To Tell or Not to Tell" with Dr Ari Tuckman.

If you are not able to make tonight's live Teleseminar you will be able to listen to it later by Subscribing to the ADD Audio Library.   

Dr. Phil Show Adult ADD / ADHD

Did you see today's Dr. Phil Show about Adult ADD? I must say that I was pleasantly surprised by the show. In all honestly I don't usually watch Dr. Phil because his arrogance usually irritates me too much. I think that both Dr. Hallowell and Dr. Phil did a great show and brought some much needed attention to Adult ADD and how it impacts personal relationships and marriages. I really hope that people who watched it are able to get the help they need.

Adult ADHD Today Show Segment

I just learned from my friend and colleague Jennifer Koretsky that the NBC Weekend Today Show will be airing a segment about Adult ADHD this Sunday morning. The Adult ADHD segment is scheduled to are at 8:15 am EDT on a Sunday morning.

I am assuming that the purpose is of this segment is to educate the general public about Adult ADHD and help those people struggling with Adult ADHD symptoms find help. I'm thinking the NBC Weekend Today Show didn't research Adult ADHD too well if they think a typical person with undiagnosed ADHD will be awake and watching the Today Show that early on a Sunday morning at 8:15 am.

I guess we can hope that spouses, partners, friends, family, and co-workers of people with undiagnosed Adult ADHD will be awake that early to watch. Maybe NBC will re-air the segment at a time when more people with undiagnosed Adult ADHD might actually watch the segment.

Update: I'm having real ADHD Day!! Jennifer Koretsky is actually going to be ON this segement! I missed that important part when she mentioned the segment!

Update 2: Boston only airs Weekend Today from 7-8 on Sundays. Luckily I get the Providence RI NBC Station too.

Dear Ignorant Abby

Did anybody happen to read today's Dear Abby?

From http://www.uexpress.com/dearabby/?uc_full_date=20090223

DEAR ABBY: I recently graduated from college, but aside from that, I can't seem to finish anything I start. I am a creative and talented designer, but because I no longer have deadlines, I don't see any of my projects through to completion.

I have tried giving myself personal deadlines to no avail, because I know there will be no consequences. Then I become angry and frustrated with myself, and the piles of uncompleted work get larger and larger. It seems like I am easily bored or stressed -- that's when I stop working. I long for a sense of accomplishment and pride in my abilities. Could I have a disorder? -- NEEDS HELP FINISHING TH ...

DEAR NEEDS HELP: Not unless being disorganized and not a self-starter is a disorder. Your inability to abide by personal deadlines will have serious "consequences" if you plan to have a career in design, because if you can't complete a project, you will have nothing to show potential clients. If you have nothing to show, you reduce the chances of being hired. So stop the self-indulgence and get moving!

For those who would like to help educate poor ignorant Dear Abby you can contact her here.

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

This week, February 22-28, 2009 is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. For the next week ADDClasses.com is offering the audio class ADHD and Eating Disorders by Patricia Quinn, MD for free. Registered participants can listen to ADHD and Eating Disorders for free on the ADDClasses.com website.

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Blog of the Month

I'm really excited that my blog has been chosen as blog of the month over at ADDer World. Thanks Bryan! Now I better make sure I blog regularly during the month of February. If you haven't been over to ADDer World it's worth a visit!!

ADHD Gift vs Curse Debate

I have had it with this whole debate among the ADHD Community about whether ADHD is a Gift or Curse! It's not only a total waste of time but it causes way too much animosity between those with ADHD and professionals who are trying to help those with ADHD. Please Stop!!!!

If you have ADHD what's important is to find ways to live a happy and productive life! If you are a professional helping people with ADHD you should be helping them lead happier more productive lives!! ADHD affects everybody differently! To some ADHD is a Gift and to others it is a Curse!

Those living with ADHD know what ADHD is to them and don't need others telling them how to think!! ADHD is different to each person!! If somebody's life is a living hell because of ADHD that person doesn't need to be told it's a Gift. If somebody's is leading a happy productive life with ADHD they don't need to be told it's a Curse.

Featured in ADDitude Magazine

Just as I was struggling to come with ideas of what to blog about this week I opened up the new issue of ADDitude Magazine! Guess who is featured in an article about ADHD and Blogs? Me!! So not only do I now have something to blog about, the excitement about blogging has returned for me too!

If you found my blog from the "Blog Therapy" article in ADDitude Magazine, don't forget to subscribe to my blog on the left to get updates!

Howie Mandel has Adult ADHD

Have you heard yet that Howie Mandel has Adult ADHD? I know that over the years a lot people have speculated about Howie Mandel (and other celebrities) having Adult ADHD. Not only has Howie Mandel gone public about the fact that he has Adult ADHD, he's also part of a public service campaign about Adult ADHD.

You can learn about the campaign here and watch and/or listen to the Public Service Announcement.

What a Week!

Wow what a week it's been! The first ever ADHD Awareness Marathon concluded about 15 hours ago! It was a huge success and people are already asking me when the next ADHD Awareness Marathon will take place. I don't have specific dates yet but I am planning to sponsor another Awareness Marathon in the winter of 2009!

Now that the Awareness Marathon is over I'm really looking forward to the Virtual ADHD Conference which starts tomorrow (Monday) morning! I'm really excited to be presenting at the Virtual ADHD Conference  Wednesday afternoon too!! I hope to see "see" you at the Virtual ADHD Conference!