End of life workshop
CHADD conference was a blast!
Here in Orlando FL, there are zombie-like creatures wandering around Disney’s Contemporary Village with badges askew that read “CHADD Conference.” They wear the glazed look of ADHD folks who have been filled too full of information, who have talked to far too many wonderful people and bought far too many ADHD books. They are, in fact, me.
ADDA board retreat
I’m in Philadelphia PA this weekend at the ADDA Board of Directors retreat (ADDA is the largest support organization for adults with ADHD – http://add.org) and it’s pretty exciting to be involved in the “bigger picture.” There is talk of advocating for ADHD adults like us in the workplace – helping employers understand our need for relatively simple accommodations.
Shortage of ADHD drugs
We can’t get our ADD meds and we’re losing focus faster than a defective camera lens. What gives?
First, everyone (OK, doctors) convinced us that we should take meds for our ADD. So we get our prescription filled, our brains come to attention, we get things done and then … and then … no medication!!!!
Is it a conspiracy? Is it corporate manipulation? Is it ghosts on Halloween?
Breakthrough in brain mapping?
I just watched a replay of 60 Minutes from earlier tonight and I am blown away by the possibilities. A new way of mapping the brain’s neural pathways? In full color? In high def? Incredible! The info on the brain scan is at the end of the story. Not that the iPad info isn’t miraculous, but the brain scan/mapping is extraordinary for the ADHD community!
Do you have “control issues?”
When something happens “out there,” I don’t trust my natural instincts for a response. My natural instincts have gotten me in a lot of trouble over the years. I’ve flashed back in anger. I’ve clouded up in pain. I’ve been a little too honest. The reaction from the “other side” to my honest reaction has been, shall we say, less than positive.