Comments on: “Do I have A.D.D.?” Tips on organizing to increase your focus

By: SarahButtonedUp

SarahButtonedUp — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:41:00 +0000

@a8fa5cdea8ab3834fb3863aecc15431c:disqus – wise of you to accept where your brain is on those “non-cooperative” days and relax and reflect. We probably ALL could use more time for reflection and synthesis. Thanks for sharing.

By: Appy

Appy — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:39:00 +0000

I have ADD, and it is extremely helpful for me to organize and use to do lists to make sure that I stay on track and do what I need to get done. I will not lie, however there are days where even with my medication, my brain will refuse to complete anything… I just use those days now to relax and reflect, then conquer what needed to be done the next day.

By: SarahButtonedUp

SarahButtonedUp — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:55:00 +0000

@25cf644beed0af581adc94ebe7132dfc:disqus – I am very sorry that you heard those kinds of judgements coming through in this post. It absolutely, positively was NOT the intent. The actual intent was to say “please stop doing this” to all of the people who have NOT been diagnosed with this disorder and who casually throw around the phrase, “Oh I have ADD!” as an excuse. The article was expressly written for people who do NOT have ADD or ADHD.

By: Becky

Becky — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:40:00 +0000

I actually did not like this article AT ALL, which is surprising, given that I do enjoy most of the articles on this site. It was rather flippant of ADHD, as if it is something that only “developmentally delayed” people have. That kind of thinking went out with educated people in the 1990′s, and I’m saddened to see it still going on–and being published on a blog to boot. Yes, true ADHD is rare. But for those of us who do have it, hearing things like “oh, just sleep and exercise more” is like a slap in the face. The line “make an appointment with a doctor. It’s can’t hurt” is disgusting, frankly. It implies that because someone cannot organize their thoughts or actions, it’s a disability and that one can simply take a pill for that. In case you don’t actually know an adult with true ADHD, (which I suspect you do not, since you were so callous in this article) let me clue you in to something. Taking a daily pill is not a magic bullet. I have been on medication since college for my ADHD. It HELPS, but it certainly doesn’t magically change anything.

The implication that one’s biggest challenge with ADHD is that he/she is disorganized is ridiculous. That is the least of my problems when dealing with my ADHD, lady, and coming to a blog about planning and organizing, only to be told that my diagnosis is my problem is like telling someone who has a child with ASD that their child would be wonderfully perfect if only he didn’t have ASD. Duh. We know. We don’t need MORE people pointing out how disorganized we are. It’s already lorded over most of us as it is.

ADHD is not a stigma any longer. I suggest you get your head out of your butt and stop writing articles about things you know NOTHING about. Living with ADHD and a spouse with ADHD is the biggest challenge I have ever faced. How about some tips on how to organize instead of why you think people with a real disorder are somehow less worthy of an organized life or that we should just sleep and exercise more.

By: Philof

Philof — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 08:42:00 +0000

I found it very useful! In fact I did two other tasks while reading this short article. I think my recent lack of exercise has now shown its true cost! I can see my to-do list needs to be revived as well! Thanks go the article, it certainly will get me back to focusing and consistent!

By: SarahButtonedUp

SarahButtonedUp — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 20:26:00 +0000

Interesting “food for thought,” Heather! Thanks for sharing.

By: Heather Brown Henderson

Heather Brown Henderson — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 14:47:00 +0000

One very important factor in a healthy brain diet is fats. So many of us are eating a lower fat diet and it’s causing us to lose focus. Healthy fats include those found in nuts and seeds, fish, and avocados.