Microsoft Excel has become my best friend of late. As I stated before, I’ve been taking medication in an attempt to see if it takes the edge off of my ADHD. So far the effect seems to be positive. It is subtle, but I have definitely noticed a difference in my ability to focus of [...]
Tag Archives: Attention Deficit Disorder
Finding a Muse when the Anger Subsides
ADHD Attention Deficit Disorder Personal Thoughts
I’ve always been astounded how during certain phases of my life I’ve felt a bit like a magnet for exactly what I need. Whether it is people coming into my life exactly when I need them most, or a song, or some other piece of inspiration that reminds me of what I’m seeking. I am [...]
The Ritalin Effect (After Two Days)
ADD ADHD Attention Deficit Disorder Personal Thoughts
Today is day 3 of my methylphenidate experiment. I skipped yesterday. Yes, it is because I forgot to take the pill in the morning. Seriously? Did you think a zebra can change his stripes after taking a little pill for two days? Well, I kind of did. But not really. As much as I felt [...]
A Bottle Full of Whatever I Choose
ADD ADHD Attention Deficit Disorder Personal ThoughtsIf you’ve ever seen the movie “Pulp Fiction”, you know all about the glowing suitcase. The characters played by John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson are carrying around a suitcase whose contents remain a mystery throughout the movie. The curiosity is piqued by the fact that whenever they open the suitcase, a bright orange light [...]
The Fear of doing what You Loathe
ADD ADHD Attention Deficit Disorder Goals Personal ThoughtsI’m a fan of The Red Green Show. I have even gone as far as completely and utterly embarrassing myself in front of 200 co-workers and their spouses by doing several skits at the company Christmas Party with Red Green Theme. A co-worker and I wrote and performed a Red Green Show take-off that involved [...]
I have ADD! You have ADD! WE ALL HAVE ADD!!!
ADD ADHD Attention Deficit Disorder Personal ThoughtsDealing with ADD is an interesting thing. It spreads out like a ripple in a pond. Actually it is more like a thousand ripples created by a handful of stones….but I digress. The real irony of being a (relatively) successful professional with ADD, is that I didn’t realize how many people around me are quietly [...]
ADHD Medication
ADD ADHD Attention Deficit DisorderI’ve been pondering the idea of trying on ADHD medication for size. My initial thoughts were that I was going to do it for the month of February. Being that it is February 2nd, that toothpaste is kind of out of the tube at this point. Today, over at totallyadd.com, Malcolm Black wrote a guest [...]
Knowing only enough to be Dangerous Sucks
ADD ADHD Attention Deficit Disorder Design Personal ThoughtsI hate the layout of my blog. I also hate the layouts of 99% of the “Free” blog templates that are available online. To compound it all, as a Designer, I am more than capable of designing the layout of the blog I want. I can envision it, etc. But I’m a product designer that [...]
Congratulations! You have ADHD!
ADD ADHD Attention Deficit Disorder Personal ThoughtsCongratulations, you have ADHD. Yes, congratulations! Most everyone I’ve spoken with sees ADHD as a curse. Even to the point that they want to talk you out of you having it. “Oh, you’re smart, and funny, and leaving your lunch on the kitchen counter every third day even though you made it 30 seconds before you [...]
Goals
ADD ADHD Attention Deficit Disorder Personal ThoughtsGoals are an elusive thing for most. I would bet that if you ask 10 people what their goals are, at least 8 of them would look at you with slack jaw, and get a bit doe eyed. And for the record, “I want to lose weight in the New Year” or “I want to [...]