MY Personal ADHD STORIES Archives

Oops I did it again… My struggle with ADHD and alcohol

No I didn’t play with anyone’s heart and get lost in the game. Instead I got too drunk and I am now stuck with the moral hangover of the century.

February 19, 2020

The Scary Reality of Being Pregnant with ADHD

As I am writing this I am 39 weeks and 5 days pregnant. That means my due date is in 2 days, for those of you not familiar with pregnancy

July 27, 2018

The emotional toll of ADHD and why no one talks about it

ADHD and Emotional Toll it takes on your life: Many people know that ADHD can affect a person’s behavior, temperament, and ability to function well in certain aspects of modern

July 14, 2018

The reason why I don’t take ADHD medication

Is it necessary to take ADHD medication? I often hear this question tossed around. I don’t believe there is a definite ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer. Whether a person feels they need to

July 10, 2018

What causes ADHD? Are we born with it?

Although modern medicine has come a long way in terms of diagnosing, treating, and understanding Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, there still exists a lot of questions regarding the actual causes of

July 7, 2018

The Stigma Surrounding ADHD – who should you tell?

I was diagnosed with ADHD three years ago, and among the MANY lessons I’ve learned since then, one of the most valuable has been learning to be cautious regarding whom,

June 27, 2018

The Struggles of Being a Woman With ADHD

when I’m around other women I get nervous. I always feel like an outsider. It’s as if they all studied some manual on “how to be a woman in today’s

June 6, 2018

Weight Lose vs. ADHD – A Never Ending Battle

It’s New Year’s Day, I wake up early, put on some leggings and an old t-shirt, and head to the gym. I’m really going to do it this year. I’m

May 22, 2018