ADHD Voices

Adults with ADHD write about their lives.

Adventures with ADHD: Chakra Rock Down the Hatch

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 04/12/2021.

Living with ADHD can be full of surprises and humor.  This story of one adventure with ADHD, and written by a reader from Michigan, will make you smile.

One Reason It's So Hard to Start Things When You Have ADHD

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 05/17/2019.

Emotional obstacles are a very big deal in ADHD procrastination.  These two fun and fast-paced videos from How to ADHD tell you why, and what to do about it.

Hardships of an ADHD Partner

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 01/08/2018.

A man with ADHD sent me a short poem about his experiences in his relationship.  His emotional devastation gives voice to one aspect of the ADHD side of relationship troubles.

What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and How Does it Relate to ADHD?

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 11/24/2017.

A man with ADHD shares his ‘aha’ moment of learning that his ADHD included Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, an often undiagnosed, but not very well ‘hidden,’ part of ADHD for many adults.  Do you have RSD?  What does RSD mean for your relationship?  How do you treat Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria?

ADHD Across the Lifespan

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 10/26/2017.

ADHD symptoms – and our approaches to managing ADHD – change as we age.

Going on the Defensive, Making Excuses and Denying Fault During a Fight

Submitted by Katie in ADHDland on 05/16/2017.

Does the ADHD partner in your relationship become defensive, offer excuses and deny wrongdoing when legitimate grievances are raised? Here are some reasons why this could be happening and some tips on how they can be addressed.  

Why it's Important to Explain Your Anxiety

Submitted by Katie in ADHDland on 05/01/2017.

About 50 percent of adults with ADHD suffer from an anxiety disorder. Here's the story of how Katie came to grips with hers. 

ADHD and Me: How a Google Search Changed My Life

Submitted by Katie in ADHDland on 04/25/2017.

Katie, a 30-year-old journalist, has ADHD and her husband does not. In her first blog for ADHD and Marriage, she talks about life before and after receiving her diagnosis at 29 years old, and the moment she realized her marriage could be saved.

Words of Encouragement from a Man with ADHD

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 03/16/2017.

ADHD doesn't correlate with intelligence one way or the other.  In this post, a professor with ADHD tells his story and provides encouraging words about the benefits of actively managing ADHD.

One ADHD Man's Perspecitve: Turning Your Relationship Around

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 12/01/2013.

Melissa once asked her husband for his perspective as the ADHD partner on their experience turning their relationship around.  At another time, she also asked him if he was glad he went through finding out about his ADHD.  Both answers were very enlightening.

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