Charting the ADHD Roller Coaster's Thrills and Spills

The Rating Game Beats The Arguing Game

Gina Pera — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 21:26:07 +0000

Psychologist, coach, and ADHD expert Michele Novotni is the author of What Does Everybody Else Know That I Don’t?: Social Skills Help for Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity...

The ADHD Partner Survey is the most comprehensive study of the issues affecting Adult ADHD and relationships.

So You Think You Can Text — and Drive?

Gina Pera — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:27:58 +0000

Is your ADHD Partner overconfident about his or her ability to watch the road while texting? How about suggesting a spin behind this stimulator for some objective feedback. (Note: Women with ADHD...

The ADHD Partner Survey is the most comprehensive study of the issues affecting Adult ADHD and relationships.

Letters from the ADHD Roller Coaster Mailbag

Gina Pera — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:38:57 +0000

Since my book was published (Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.? Stopping the Roller Coaster When Someone You Love Has Attention Deficit Disorder), I have been receiving letters from readers worldwide. ...

The ADHD Partner Survey is the most comprehensive study of the issues affecting Adult ADHD and relationships.

How Does Adult ADHD Affect Parenting?

Gina Pera — Sat, 23 May 2009 03:44:31 +0000

My husband walked into my office, took one look at the explosion of papers surrounding me, and asked, “What the **** happened in here?” There I was, sitting on the floor poring over...

The ADHD Partner Survey is the most comprehensive study of the issues affecting Adult ADHD and relationships.

Teleconference on You, Me, ADD – April 28

Gina Pera — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:49:40 +0000

Join me in a teleconference April 28, sponsored by CHADD of Pennsylvania. The topic is You, Me, and ADD: Success Strategies for Couples. It’s free to CHADD members and $12 for non-members....

The ADHD Partner Survey is the most comprehensive study of the issues affecting Adult ADHD and relationships.

“Excuse me, officer, do you have ADHD?”

Gina Pera — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 03:43:35 +0000

Of course I didn’t ask him that — especially while he was writing my traffic citation. But afterwards, as we chatted and I happened to mention Adult ADHD, he assumed I could somehow tell...

The ADHD Partner Survey is the most comprehensive study of the issues affecting Adult ADHD and relationships.

Husband to Me: “I’m glad you’re not perfect!”

Gina Pera — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:14:41 +0000

“Whoa, looks like I got a little carried away with the pitchfork,” I mutter, looking out the window to see a small fountain shooting from the soaker hose. “Huh? What’s...

The ADHD Partner Survey is the most comprehensive study of the issues affecting Adult ADHD and relationships.

Did The Traits That Attracted You…..Remain?

Gina Pera — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 07:43:02 +0000

Initially, maybe you were attracted to your ADHD partner’s spontaneity, only to find that he or she had no choice but to be spontaneous; planning was impossible! Or, perhaps your ADHD...

The ADHD Partner Survey is the most comprehensive study of the issues affecting Adult ADHD and relationships.

Where’s That Person You Fell in Love with?

Gina Pera — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:11:00 +0000

Perhaps that person you fell in love with is still right there by your side. But maybe that person has somehow–inexplicably, strangely, annoyingly–disappeared! In the last post, we...

The ADHD Partner Survey is the most comprehensive study of the issues affecting Adult ADHD and relationships.

What Traits Attracted You To Each Other?

Gina Pera — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:52:22 +0000

Let’s visit the world of ADHD relationship stereotypes, where you’ll find this common assumption: A fun-loving person with ADHD (a passionate, creative, carefree, and spontaneous...

The ADHD Partner Survey is the most comprehensive study of the issues affecting Adult ADHD and relationships.