Monthly Archives: January 2011

Do Doctors Ask The Right Questions With ADD?

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Jeff Hamilton

If you’ve ever seen a doctor about ADD and officially been diagnosed with it, I’m sure many of you have been through a lot of different experiences in how that process has gone. There are some great doctors out there … Continue reading →

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Bad Top 40 Music & ADD Cognitive Therapy

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Jeff Hamilton

For a lot of ADD’ers, the process of focusing on cognitive therapy is a valuable process. As we all know, ADD impacts people in many different ways. When a person with ADD is affected in a cognitive way, they will … Continue reading →

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All Hail Jack LaLanne!! ADD?

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Jeff Hamilton

Legendary health and nutrition guru Jack LaLanne just died on January 23, 2011. He was referred to the godfather of fitness and was the first person to really bring health, exercise and nutrition into everyday life. Jack was all about … Continue reading →

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Appreciation & ADD

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Jeff Hamilton

Appreciation is huge when it comes to ADD. Every person, if they admit it or not, wants to be appreciated. We all like that pat on the back. Have you offered that confidence building pat to anyone lately? Appreciation works … Continue reading →

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Dopamine, Good Deeds & ADD

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Jeff Hamilton

For an ADD’er, the brain needs dopamine, increased levels in fact. Some don’t produce enough, others just need more. As a result, this dopamine an ADD’er needs provides emotional levity, the ability to focus, mental alertness and calmness……very important for … Continue reading →

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Yes Man & Sustaining Positivity

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Jeff Hamilton

ADD can beat some people down, really kick the crap out of you. I’ve heard people say some pretty harsh things to others in social and business situations. Imagine if that person tossing out the nasty comment, is directing it … Continue reading →

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Don’t Judge an ADD Book By It’s Cover

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Jeff Hamilton

Some people with ADD/ADHD have a hard time developing an understanding who they are. I’m not talking about what you see in the mirror, the career or the obvious things here. I’m referring to what’s on the inside. Remember when … Continue reading →

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A Happy ADD Brain for Health, Happiness & Romance?

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Jeff Hamilton

Since I started winning the battle against ADD years ago, I found reading to be much more enjoyable. Doesn’t matter what way you slice and dice it, I’m never going to be able to sit down and read a book … Continue reading →

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New York Times ADHD Voices

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Jeff Hamilton

I came across an older post on NewYorkTimes.com from 2008 that profiled nine videos of people who have managed ADHD. The challenges faced by these people were weighing the decision to take stimulant medication, facing those who doubt your disorder … Continue reading →

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Neuroscientist Aditi Shankardass, The Brain & Learning Disorders

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Jeff Hamilton

Check this video out, Neuroscientist Aditi Shankardass is doing amazing things with EEG technology, especially when it comes to redefining the way we approach diagnosing developmental disorders in children. She argues (compellingly) that looking at a child’s brain, not just … Continue reading →

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