Merle KaplanMay 15, 20193 minYesterday was great...but what happened to today? (A.K.A. "the slug monster phenomenon")Yesterday was great. And by great, I mean productive for me. I woke up early, wrote in my journal, and without (much) delay I started...
Merle KaplanMar 27, 20193 minDear Executive function team--You're Fired! If you have ADHD, like I do, most likely your toughest challenge is regulating yourself. Regulating your "attention" means making sure...
Merle KaplanFeb 1, 20192 minJust do ONE thing at a time (not eighty)I dream of having a secretary. I could hire someone, of course, but how would I explain the job to them? "Hi, nice to meet you. Your...
Merle KaplanJan 12, 20192 minWhy do you keep doing the same stupid things if you're so smart?You vow you'll never do THAT again (whatever THAT may be) because the wound (the undesirable result of THAT) is fresh and now you're...
Merle KaplanJul 26, 20182 minWhy adults with ADHD often struggle with codependency -- recognize it and break free I've long felt there's a link between ADHD and codependency. Codependency can be defined as: "A dysfunctional set of behaviors and...