The best response to ADHD treatment is not medications and not non-medication therapy but both together.
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I Need My Medication When…
Some sentences begin so badly that it’s impossible to finish them well. The classic, of course, is “I’ll stop beating my wife when…” There’s no good way to finish that sentence. There are others. “Whenever I lose my cell phone, I…
The Story of a Lost Phone
I lost my phone in either Europe or Africa, but I don’t think it was in Asia. My wife, Chris, and I were sightseeing on the European side of Istanbul, and took the ferry across the Strait of Bosporus to…
A Break Took Me
This is the first post I’ve written since my wife and I went to Africa in January. I meant to take a small break from writing, but only planned on a couple weeks. It’s good to plan breaks, but sometimes…
Focus Feels So Good!
When depression doesn’t respond to treatment, undiagnosed ADHD may be the culprit. Kathy, a busy mother who cares for several special needs family members, was describing how completely her long-time battle with depression had resolved since starting treatment for ADHD.…
Can I Get My Medication ‘Well Done’?
“I had a horrible piece of steak at that restaurant, and will never go there again!!” We’re supposed to learn from experience, so this response is entirely reasonable. If you have more than one good restaurant nearby, there’s no need…
Hunting, Novelty and the Myth of a Natural Fix for ADHD
“People with ADHD have novelty-seeking brains that are better-adapted to hunting for prey on the savanna than for attending school.” This time-worn gospel truth was recently repeated in the New York Times in “A Natural Fix for ADHD”, and it…
This Neanderthal Reflects on “A Natural Fix for ADHD”
The New York Times is once again trying to be relevant and cutting edge in the ADHD discussion. The latest article is another confusing, unhelpful disappointment. The article is entitled “A Natural Fix for ADHD”. You might be forgiven for…
Side Effects Are Pretty Normal
Almost everyone asks me about side effects when I prescribe a medication, which is very smart of everyone. But not everyone asks the very brilliant follow-up: “I assumed there were side effects, but can you tell me how to minimize them?”…
An ADHD Life Well-Lived
My closest, very last uncle died in the past week. His ADHD is finally in remission. Uncle Bob was forgetful and had trouble getting around to important things. His wife got tired of hearing how useful a garage might be…
Attentionality 