Exercise & Health Solve My Problem: I Can’t Make Myself Exercise! ADDitude readers solve this perennial problem by offering genius workout workarounds and fun ways to...
Relationships “My Self-Esteem Was Garbage:” How ADHD Impacts Relationships “I dated loser after loser, unavailable men, dangerous men… My self-esteem was garbage, and it was...
ADHD in Women “Drowning on the Inside:” Misunderstood Symptoms of ADHD in Women ADHD stereotypes based on male paradigms lead to underdiagnosis of women, whose symptoms often...
School Behavior The Academic Fallout from the Adderall Shortage “We couldn't get the methylphenidates we needed and had to purchase Vyvanse… the first fill was $400...
ADHD Myths & Facts The 15 Most Corrosive ADHD Myths “Can you grow out of ADHD?” “Is ADHD real, or just an excuse?” “Aren’t we all a little ADD?” ADHD...
Emotions & Shame “We Are Who We Are. There’s No Shame in That.” "I have recently given myself permission to fidget without shame. I walk around, tap my feet, and...
Talking About ADHD “ADHD Superpowers:” Toxic Positivity vs. Celebration of Strengths When we refer to ADHD superpowers, are we dismantling ADHD myths or perpetuating toxic positivity?...
Emotions & Shame Diaries of “Adulting” (or Not) with ADHD Adulthood officially begins at age 18, but feeling like one may come much later — if at all. Here,...
Talking About ADHD 10 Cherished Films with Neurodivergent Characters Fact: Neurodivergent characters make movies more interesting. From the funny (“Finding Dory”) to the...
Time & Productivity The ADD Life Hacks That Work for ADDitude Readers We’re all trying to thrive in a neurotypical world — one life hack at a time. From standing desks to...
ADHD at Work Fostering Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Strategies for Employers and Employees Should I disclose my diagnosis at work? How can I ask for workplace accommodations? Which...
ADHD at Work ADHD Is a Protected Disability… But I Still Face Discrimination “I was told by the senior manager of a neurodevelopmental children's service that I shouldn't be a...