Maybe you’re read books or websites on Adult ADHD—and you still have answers.  Or maybe you’re not keen on reading.  Either way, I’m here for you: Adults with ADHD (diagnosed or likely) Partners of adults …

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  As the U.S. patent for Vyvanse expired August 2023, the FDA cleared 14  manufacturers to produce Vyvanse generics.  It might take several months for consumers to access these Vyvanse generics. At that point, we …

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  Parents of newly minted college students with ADHD sometimes adopt a “hope for the best” attitude. Instead, they might do better to “plan for the worst.” So says the author of this guest post …

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ADHD diagnosis rates have increased in the UK, but ADHD is still “underdiagnosed.” That’s according to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. Recent hard data on ADHD diagnosis and prescribing  in the United Kingdom paints a clear …

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  Fathers can have a particularly tough time parenting children with ADHD. When the standard discipline strategies don’t work, they can get frustrated with themselves and their child. It doesn’t always end well. Over the …

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Ever get the feeling that something’s missing in your or your loved one’s ADHD medical care? It’s like there’s a piece of the puzzle that’s just not fitting right. Maybe several pieces, some of them …

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Are you struggling in a relationship where one or both of you have ADHD, including late-diagnosis ADHD?  Join the discussion inspired by my first book. No fees. No registration. Always open. Always current. The discussion …

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The generic drugs industry makes headlines this month. That’s thanks to the investigations of journalist Katherine Eban. She is the author of Bottle of Lies: The Inside Story of the Generic Drug Boom.  Generic drugs are …

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It’s not an official term, this ADHD Retirement Syndrome. It’s a term I started using years ago, to warn about its existence—and planning to avoid it. Here’s the surprising truth: Retirement might not be the …

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The stories of late-diagnosis ADHD can break your heart.  These adults and their loved ones spent years  frustrated, confused and confusing, thwarted, and misunderstood. Perhaps there is no better way than poetry to convey the …

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Do you ever get discouraged about all the bad and inaccurate press about ADHD? That it is a condition that doesn’t exist? That individuals with ADHD—or their parents—are seeking the easy way out?  That is,  …

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Newsflash: You might not notice symptoms return when you stop taking ADHD medication. The very idea is unsettling — for people with ADHD and their loved ones. But it’s more common than most people realize. And, …

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Meet a powerful player in the “How Can I Get my ADHD Medication” game: Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). Few consumers know about them. Yet, they represent a huge and growing factor in limiting access to …

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Basic FAA Highlights on ADHD and Piloting

As best I can make out, this is the bottom line for potential pilots with ADHD:

ADHD itself is not a disqualifying condition.
The FAA acknowledges that sometimes that the ADHD diagnosis in the past was in error.
Ifyou have a formal diagnosis of ADD or ADHD, you may need to undergo additional testing in order to receive a medical certificate.
Most medications used to treat ADHD are disqualifying (stimulants and non-stimulant Strattera).
Requires a 90-day period of taking no medication before evaluation.
The FAA requires its own extensive evaluation for ADHD.

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Can poor sweeping habits wreck a marriage?  That’s right, I said “sweeping” — as in sweeping the floor. The answer is yes, poor sweeping habits can sow simmering discord. Unnecessary conflict. Chronic resentment. Let me …

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There I was, sitting on the floor poring over every study and article I could find on how Adult ADHD can affect parenting. I was preparing to present on the topic at the CADDAC conference …

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Okay, the headlines this week may not come as news to us. But, following the recent ADHD Hall of Shame entry, science-based reportage comes as welcome relief. The following news sources, among others, report the latest study by NIDA Director Nora Volkow and colleagues showing that, well, ADHD is real. Read all about it.

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Seeking Adult ADHD and partner support—in the easier For now, COVID has restricted the longtime Palo Alto meetings. In their place, I offer two “virtual” support-discussion groups: Monthly Zoom group for the adults with ADHD …

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Update 12/20/22: For years, consumers have been able to get the brand Concerta sold as a generic — that is, an “authorized generic.” That has ended. With the introduction since 2016 of about 20 cheap …

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ADHD and fear of change. What’s behind it? That’s the topic of this post, a guest essay from a wise friend. First, let’s just acknowledge that change can be stressful when you have ADHD. Even …

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