Thanks for all your excellent comments. I will go ahead and develop 355 more of these. I welcome your suggestions. Already, some of you have come up with sayings I will use (and give you credit!). — As some of you know, I have prostate cancer, and am having surgery August 18. I’ll have time to write while I recuperate. Luckily, I enjoy writing. One of the interesting facts I’ve learned about people with ADD is that we all do much better when we have a creative outlet. Writing is one of mine.
Dr Hallowell
A resource about ADD, ADHD, and mental health
Will Bookwalters new daily mantra “just put your shoes on”
I came here to get advice, only to find out that Dr. Hallowell just recently had surgery for his protate cancer. I certainly hope all went well. I will pray for you Doctor.
I have been having the most difficult time finding quality help with my brain. Either my insurance isn’t accepted, or the doctor isn’t accepting new patients, or they don’t deal with adults, or they are booked until the end of the year, or etc… I truly feel like freaking out!!!
I have learned so much from reading your books, Dr. Hallowell. I will be praying for your speedy and complete recovery, so that you may go on to write many more great books!
Dr. Hallowell, you have given so much to so many people, I thank you dearly. Please know we are ALL thinking about you and sending you positive energy to help you through this. We wish you a speedy recovery and hope all goes well for the long term, hope you feel better soon!
Dear Dr. Hallowell,
What to do with a 16 year old daughter who has been diagnosed with ADD, refuses to acknowledge it, refuses to learn anything about it and is struggling. We have tried every medication, but each time she sabotages it for one reason or another. She struggles with rules, organization, focus and relationships. She argues constantly, and is quite defiant. We love her so much and want the best for her, but she will not accept any help or guidance from anyone. Any thoughts? We feel like we have tried everything…..
surround yourself with people and things that bring you lightness of spirit.
leave perfection to the pessimists
and my mantra:
laugh always
dream a lot
forget easily (forgiveness)
hope together
love with abandon
renew your spirit
replenish your senses
risk often & live beyond fear
meditate for your soul
protect animals
nourish friends
hear each other
relish nature
be grateful for your family
spend time each day with god/higher power
Sip your coffee; eat a healthy snack. Chat with a friendly face and do a few jumping jacks. That’s the best way to start the day. You can conquer ADD that way!
To Joan Keller:
It may be difficult to deal with your daughter right now; but be thankful that you all have discovered the issue so early. I’m in my mid-20s and just now have begun digging into my ADD (after both high school AND college troubles).
Best of luck to you and your daughter…but congrats for realizing she has ADD at all! You can get through it. When she’s a healthy college student with a little acceptance, awareness and a few coping mechanisms up her sleeve…she’ll thank you! =)