Monthly Archives: February 2009

Finally, a guide for grown-ups

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Jeff Hamilton

Just read Zoe Kessler’s article ADHD for Adults: Finally, a guide for grownups online at MORE’s website, the link is below. I have read and absorbed a lot of information over the past number of years and I think this … Continue reading →

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Smell the Coffee

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Jeff Hamilton

Considering I hate coffee (sorry Starbucks), the title of this post is kind of ironic. For you coffee fanatics, I’m not a coffee discriminator. I actually love the smell of coffee! We’ve likely all heard the saying, wake up and … Continue reading →

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Live In the Present

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Jeff Hamilton

Living in the present, what the heck does that mean? I’ll use compassion as an example. Some people with ADD can be close-minded to opening their thoughts beyond what they see in front of them. As a specific example, I … Continue reading →

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The Danger of Self Medicating ADD

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Jeff Hamilton

For many people with ADD, they tend to combat their challenges with substances like alcohol, caffeine, marijuana, prescriptions, pain medication, nicotine, and other drugs. When a person uses these substances to improve or to try and feel better, it is … Continue reading →

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