My ADD / ADHD Blog

Trust : ADHD Support Talk Radio

This week my guest on ADHD Support Talk Radio was Melissa Orlov. We had a great discussion about Trust Issues and ADD / ADHD. For those of you who are not familiar with Melissa Orlov, she is the author of the book The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps. She also runs the website ADHD and Marriage.

The main focus of this discussion had to do with trust in marriages and romantic relationships. Most of what we discussed can also apply to other types of relationships too. I really think this show is worth a listen for anybody who has ADD / ADHD or has an Adult with ADD / ADHD in their life.

Problems with the Kindle

So, a few months ago I finally broke down and purchased a Kindle. I thought about getting one for some time and finally agreed it was the right time to get one.

There are some great ADD / ADHD books for the Kindle like :

• ADHD Medication Rules
• 365 Ways to Succeed with ADHD
• The ADHD Effect on Marriage

The Kindle is great! It saves space and is really portable. It has the option for me to listen and have the books read to me. It also keeps the battery charge for MONTHS at time too!

So then what's the problem with the Kindle? It needs a power to cord to charge the battery when it finally does run out.

So here's where my ADD comes in! A couple of month ago I put the Kindle cord and adapter in a SPECIAL place so I would not lose it when I needed to recharge it.

The good news is that I FINALLY remembered where the special place was! However it took me some time and searching a few different places before I located it. Guess this time I need to set up some type of reminder for where I store the Kindle cord!

365 Ways to Succeed with ADHD

Those of you who listened to ADHD Support Talk Radio this past week heard about the new book 365 ways to succeed with ADHD: A Full Year of Valuable Tips and Strategies From the World's Best Coaches and Experts which I am one of the co-authors of. The book launch happens this Tuesday and there is a special offer for you if you purchase the book through Amazon on Tuesday, October 11, 2011.

1. Purchase 365 ways to succeed with ADHD: A Full Year of Valuable Tips and Strategies From the World's Best Coaches and Experts

2. Come back here to my blog and then click on this link and follow the instructions on the page.

After you purchase the book you will have access to some wonderful FREE gifts from the co-authors of 365 ways to succeed with ADHD: A Full Year of Valuable Tips and Strategies From the World's Best Coaches and Experts. I have donated a 1 hour recording of a Time Management Teleseminar. Some of the other co-authors have donated tools, checklists, and other helpful ADD / ADHD resources.

Just a reminder these gifts wil only be available on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 and you must also purchase the book on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 .

ADHD Awareness Events in October

October is here and there are some ADHD Awareness events going on this month. As I write this blog post the Virtual AD/HD Conference is underway. The Online ADHD Awareness Expo starts on October 16th. There's also an event taking place on October 11th that I want all my blog readers to know about. It will be posting more on my blog later this week but you can also learn about it by listening to this week's ADHD Support Talk Radio show. Laurie Dupar was my guest today talking about 365 Ways to Succeed with ADD / ADHD.

Adult ADD: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed

I want to let my blog readers know about a great new book called Adult ADD: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed by Dr. Stephanie Sarkis. Dr. Sarkis recently send me a copy of her book to review and I think it's great. It's perfect for somebody who has recently been identified as having Adult ADD / ADHD. One of the things I love about the books that Stephanie Sarkis has written is that they are short, simple to read, and full of great info.

If you are brand new to the world of Adult ADD / ADHD I highly recommend starting with Adult ADD: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed. It's very easy to read and has what you need to know.

Some New ADD / ADHD Books

Here's a few books that I have been sent recently and have been meaning to review:

The first one is the Complete Idiot's Guide to Adult ADHD by Eileen Bailey and Donald Haupt M.D. This is a very useful and reader friendly book about Adult  ADD / ADHD. It gives the reader the basics of Adult ADD /ADHD. It's a nice reference to add to an ADD Library or to the rest of your ADD / ADHD books that are scattered through your home!

 

The next book is Navigating ADHD: Your Guide to the Flip Side of ADHD by  Tracey Bromley Goodwin and  Holly Oberacker. This is a great guide for Parents of Children with ADD / ADHD. It also has a great set up and is easy to read. There are some helpful charts and table in the book too.

 

The 3rd books is AD/HD SUCCESS! Solutions for Boosting Self-Esteem: The Diary Method for Ages 7-17 by Kerin Bellak-Adams. This is a great and different type of book. It's a useful workbook that parents can use with their children. You can learn more about the book by listening to Self-Esteem , Success and ADD / ADHD with Kerin Bellak-Adams on ADHD Support Talk Radio.

ADD / ADHD Medication Resource

As an ADD / ADHD Coach I educate my clients and help them develop effective skills and systems. I am not a trained medical professional and I can not and will not give out any advice about medication. I am able to let people know about ADD / ADHD medication resources though.

ADHD Medication Rules: Paying Attention To The Meds For Paying Attention by Dr. Charles Paker is THE ADD / ADHD Medication resource. It's a 170 page E-Book. That means you will get instant access to the book once you pay for it. As long as you don't print out all 170 pages and leave them on your floor it is a wonderful resource for people looking for answers and information about ADD / ADHD medications.

Today Show ADD / ADHD and Marriage

Tune in tomorrow morning between 8:00 am and 9:00 am to the NBC Today Show. They will be doing a segment about how ADD / ADHD affects marriages. Dr. Edward Hallowell, Robert Tudisco and Melissa Orlov are all scheduled to appear as experts. Melissa Orlov will also be talking about her new book The ADHD Effect on Marriage.

Organizing Talk

Ariane Benefit was my guest host today on ADHD Coach Talk. We had a great discussion about Motivating Yourself to get Organized. In addition to learning more about getting motivated to get organized, if you listen to the show you can also learn how to win a copy of Ariane's Book Neat and Simple Guide to Organizing Your Home Office.

Read what one listener said about Motivating Yourself to get Organized:

Excellent show! It's too bad that we so often acquire associations of "pain" to concepts as refreshing as being organized. For years, when I thought of or even SAW an organized space, I frowned on it, and even disparaged it in my thinking. When I began brain training (especially various meditative techniques), the entire desire and appreciation for cleanly organized environments blossomed as natural expression of an increasingly organized mind. It wasn't easy by any stretch. And you're absolutely right about finding the JOY in any type of endeavor so that it is PLAY rather than a chore. Organizing, cooking, etc. - there's a way to make it fun AND there are ways to set up the logistics so that it is easy to do.

You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!

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Just like in-person book clubs, our "book club" Telephone calls are interactive. We open up the conversation for YOU to learn from each other's experiences and have your questions answered by an ADHD expert and your peers. While discussing the reading Cindy will share simple and effective strategies for living with ADHD.

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