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What is ADD or ADHD?

ADHD is a common condition that affects children, teenagers, and adults. It is characterized by developmentally inappropriate levels of inattention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity.

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Misunderstanding About ADHD

Saturday May 25, 2013

Accurate information and education about attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is so important. Unfortunately, there is a great deal of misunderstanding about ADHD in the general public. If you or a family member has ADHD, you have likely experienced some of these misconceptions.

If you want to be supportive of a family living with ADHD, you may be interested in the following list.

10 Things NOT to Say to Someone With ADHD

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ADHD and Its Effect in Marriage

Saturday May 25, 2013

Symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) add consistent and predictable patterns to marriages in which one or both partners have ADHD. As long as the ADHD remains untreated or undertreated, these patterns can leave both partners unhappy, lonely, and feeling overwhelmed by their relationship.

ADHD and Its Effect in Marriage
Challenges of Being Married to Someone With ADHD

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Will.i.am Shares About His ADHD

Thursday May 23, 2013

Black Eyed Peas singer, songwriter, and producer, will.i.am, has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). "I have ADHD. I'll admit it," he shares in an interview with the Daily Mirror, a British tabloid newspaper.

"One thing I learned about ADHD is that it's hard to keep your attention and you can't sit still and you're always moving and thinking about a whole bunch of things. But those traits work well for me in studios and in meetings about creative ideas."

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Just Diagnosed With Adult ADHD?

Thursday May 23, 2013

If you are an adult who has finally been accurately diagnosed with ADHD after a lifetime of struggles, frustration and self-doubt, the ADHD diagnosis can be the first step in initiating the healing process.

The next step is learning as much as you can about ADHD and how it impacts your life. Read more about effective strategies you can use to help better manage your ADHD symptoms.

10 Tips for Reducing Stress and Managing Symptoms

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