Organization

Do you have trouble paying your bills on time and keeping your finances organized?  Lots of people with ADD do, and it can be a real source of conflict in an ADHD marriage (say nothing of hurting your credit rating).  This post from our forum on what to do about this is so good that I wanted to make sure everyone saw it.  Go to this link to learn tricks for improving your bill paying.  And thanks to our reader, "Comissar", for the input!

In a blog about ADHD and marriage, it’s all too easy to “hyperfocus” on the ins and outs of relationships, without looking at some more general issues that many have with ADHD.  We got this post recently from a man who is having trouble focusing at work.  So, for all of you who have trouble getting going at work, here are some tips:

The post:“I can't seem to get started at work each day.  For as long as I recall, as a student I would do all sorts of tasks but not study.  Focus is hard and my mind wanders. Currently I use 40mg of Adderall, but unless there's lots of pressure, starting daily things involving work are simply avoided.  How can I organize myself so I can start and follow through and, hopefully, enjoy it?”