“two time zones for a person with ADHD: “now” and “not now”! A person with ADHD is very present focused. Often, something… — Melissa Orlov Psychology Copy Share Image
“Recognize, however, that some people with ADHD compensated for their ADHD in childhood but fall apart after they have too much on… — Melissa Orlov Children Copy Share Image
“days of “talks” about his “problem”? People with ADHD are all too aware that others think they are “broken,” and the resulting… — Melissa Orlov First place Copy Share Image
“Adults don’t have the same growth momentum that children do to help enable and amplify progress. In adults, change comes from hard… — Melissa Orlov Change Copy Share Image
“Sometimes he does get things done. But his wife learns to be wary because he is so inconsistent. What she will remember… — Melissa Orlov Marriage Copy Share Image
“Consider hiring professional help. This is a very difficult dynamic to change. A professional ADHD coach or therapist can help you identify… — Melissa Orlov Copy Share Image
“focus benefit of exercise lasts for a few hours, so thinking about when you exercise” — Melissa Orlov Fitness Copy Share Image
“without sufficient levels of these neuro -transmitters, an ADHD spouse’s attention is inconsistent and becomes dysregulated.” — Melissa Orlov Marriage Copy Share Image
“Perhaps worst of all, you feel intense stress from not knowing whether you can rely on him and feeling saddled with almost… — Melissa Orlov Family Copy Share Image
“who had started out so attentive could now ignore me and my needs so completely, or be so “consistently inconsistent” — Melissa Orlov Copy Share Image
“heart of most chore wars is at least one ADHD symptom. It might be distraction, inability to initiate, inability to complete tasks,… — Melissa Orlov War Copy Share Image