Want to find out more information about Adult ADD and ADHD? Here is the place. Find tips for success in the work place, strategies for happy relationships, and gain a better overall understanding of Adult ADD/ADHD.
ADHD symptoms can make it very difficult for a person to pay bills on time, organize finances, plan and budget money, control impulsive spending, and save for the future. Struggles around money management can cause a person to feel incompetent, guilty and totally stuck!
Readers share challenges at work, as well as tips for improving work performance when you have adult ADHD.
Learn about work accommodations and modifications to help improve job performance for adults with ADHD.
Hearing from others with adult ADHD and knowing you are not alone in your struggles can provide a great source of hope and strength. Life with adult ADHD can begin to feel better with proper diagnosis and treatment.
Response to question about marijuana use in individuals with ADHD.
Verbally impulsive responses – saying things or blurting out words without thinking through how they may be perceived – is a common symptom of ADHD. Unfortunately, this can create feelings of embarrassment and regret. Learn tips for dealing with impulsive responses.
Should you tell about your ADD / ADHD at work?
How do you handle boredom on the job? Advice from About.com readers.
A forum member asks a question about work ethic and ADD.
Tips for solving problems in a step by step way.
Network with other ADD adults. Find connections by networking with other ADD / ADHD adults.
Read more about relationship advice when your partner has ADD.
Improving anger control in ADD relationships. Tips for better anger control.
Symptoms of adult ADD can make it difficult to keep promises and follow through with commitments. Here are some tips for keeping those promises when you have ADD.
Maintaining positive relationships can be difficult for adults with ADD. Tips for improving listening skills and focus when you have adult ADD.
Many adults with ADD ADHD have strained relationships because of verbally impulsive reactions - saying things without thinking. Tips for adults with ADD ADHD for improving relationships.
Relationships and Adult ADD/ADHD. ADD/ADHD symptoms can often create problems within adult relationships. Learn strategies for improving these relationships.
Social interactions including sexual relationships can be impacted by ADD ADHD. Learn more about sex and ADD ADHD.
Dating and relationships can be tricky for adults with ADD/ADHD. Learn more about dating and ADD/ADHD.
Work and adult ADD. What are some of the things you need to know about adult ADD ADHD and work issues.
ADD ADHD can create frustrations at work. Readers sent in tips for making work more productive when one has ADD ADHD.
Why do adults with ADD sometimes engage in risky behaviors? Read on to learn more about adult ADD and risky behaviors.
Emotional reactions can be difficult for an adult with ADD to control, especially when it relates to criticism. What are some tips for coping with the emotional reactions that occur when one encounters criticism?
Impulsive spending is often a big issue for those with ADD / ADHD. Read on to learn tips for getting your ADD impulsive spending under control.
Adults with ADD often have difficulty keeping their commitments and following through and completing promised tasks. Read on for tips for improving relationships by sticking to commitments.
What are some good jobs and careers for those with ADD or ADHD?
Many adults with Attention Deficit Disorder or ADD have difficulty maintaining focus. Read on to learn tips for dealing with distractibility.
For those adults with ADD or ADHD, organizing finances and getting bills paid on time can be a frustrating task. Developing a simple system for getting bills paid can be a real lifesaver.
Maintaining friendships can be a struggle for those with ADD or ADHD, but positive relationships are important in our lives.
Sometimes social settings can be difficult for adults with ADD or ADHD. How can an ADD or ADHD individual improve social skills and relationships at work and in social settings in general? Read on to learn some tips.
For those with ADD or ADHD, organization and getting rid of clutter can feel like an insurmountable task. Luckily, there are some simple strategies you can implement to get yourself started and keep items organized so tasks don’t become too overwhelming. Rosemary Chieppo, the Organizing Guru, provides tips that are especially helpful for those with ADD/ADHD.
What are the best jobs for individuals with ADD or ADHD?
Time management is often an issue, especially for adults with ADD or ADHD. What are some tips for getting to places on time? Stop running late with these simple solutions from ADHD coach, Kay Grossman.
Should you inform your employer and other people at work that you have ADD or ADHD?
What kinds of protections do ADD or ADHD workers have? How can an ADHD employee request a job accommodation? What can be done when accommodations are not provided? Dr. Suzanne Gosden Kitchen provides some answers.
What are tips for making the ADHD household more organized, so an individual with ADD or ADHD can function most effectively from day to day? What organization strategies help relieve some of the responsibility off of the non-ADHD spouse? Dr. David Goodman provides some advice.
It can be frustrating to be the spouse of an individual with ADHD, especially when your partner appears unmotivated to change or is reluctant to get into treatment.
Do you have ADD or ADHD? Does your partner? ADHD can certainly present unique challenges in a relationship. Kate Kelly, ADHD expert and author, provides tips for both the ADHD individual and the non-ADHD partner.
All relationships present challenges at some point in time. ADD and ADHD can certainly have a unique impact within relationships. Kate Kelly, ADHD expert and author, identifies the four major areas of difficulty in adult ADHD relationships.
After being diagnosed with ADHD at age 50 and receiving treatment for the last 10 years, Larry’s life has taken a tremendous turn for the better.
"Sometimes I get so overwhelmed at home! What are some practical strategies moms with ADD/ADHD can use at home?" Read on to learn more.
The phone is ringing. Two of your kids are arguing and yelling. The dog is scratching at the door to go out. Your toddler is at your feet crying and wanting to be picked up. Your husband is still at work. A pot of water is boiling on the stove ready for spaghetti noodles. Dinner is late. You are exasperated, tired, overwhelmed. Being a mother can be tough!
Imagine having trouble remembering information, managing your time, organizing and prioritizing, screening out distractions, and just getting started. These are some of the problems adults with ADHD often have. Luckily, there are many strategies and tips to help find success in the workplace.
Many females with ADHD remain undiagnosed until adulthood. Some are overlooked altogether and never diagnosed. Why?
Read about helpful strategies for women with ADHD.
ADHD is alive and well, living in adult bodies. Check out this article by Terry Matlen to learn more.
Diagnosing ADHD in adults can sometimes be challenging. A thorough clinical evaluation is essential.
