ADHD: Scratch'n The Itch With Distraction (Part 2)

adhd1Yesterday I defined ADHD, talked about my early experiences with it and began to mention some ways to deal with it.  Today’s post will focus purely on ways of staying productive and focused without the aid of medication.  In doing so I will explain the dangers of ‘scratch’n the itch with distraction’.  So let’s get started… Read more »

ADHD: Scratch'n The Itch With Distraction (Part 1)

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We all know ADHD as the disorder of distraction.  That issue with the brain that makes it hard to focus or at least stay focused.  Kids these days are medicated out the wazoo for it and even adults are starting to take drugs to stifle this unproductive side effect.  But what IS ADHD exactly?  And more importantly, how does someone struggling with this disorder deal with it?  In this two part post I plan to answer these questions as I share my own struggles with these four letters of the alphabet. Read more »