Some Darn Hardy Dames and Dudes

I stumbled across this article today about 19 different celebrities who had ADHD, and I was rather surprised to see really famous people such as Michael Phelps or Paris Hilton on the list. Who would've known? I certainly didn't. But something like this gives people like me a lot of hope. ADHD isn't a curse--it's merely a way of life. These people didn't try to hide or control their ADHD--they embraced it. By using the good aspects of their ADHD, they were able to find success in more ways than one. I applaud these people who have risen above social stigmas and accomplished the things they are passionate for. Each one of them is A Darn Hardy Dame (or Dude)!!

Here's a list of the celebrities:

1. Justin Timberlake
2. Jamie Oliver
3. Karina Smirnoff
4. Will Smith
5. Michael Phelps
6. Jim Carrey
7. Ty Pennington (my jaw dropped on this one. Go Ty!)
8. Sir Richard Branson
9. Paris Hilton
10. Christopher Knight
11. Howie Mandel
12. Terry Bradshaw
13. James Carville
14. Paul Orfalea (founder of Kinko's)
15. Pete Rose
16. Michelle Rodriguez
17. David Neelman (founder of JetBlue)
18. Bruce Jenner
19. Solange Knowles

Check out the original article to learn their stories.

Adult Women + ADHD = ???

First, I have to say I apologize for not posting. My last semester of college was even crazier than Fall semester, with me taking twenty-one credits in attempt to finish up my degree. It made it very difficult to keep up with blogging. Besides, that's what you get when you have an ADHD blogger...

Anyways, I found this article on WebMD about how ADHD affects women, and I thought it would be worth sharing. I know from experience that life with ADHD can be difficult, especially when you aren't diagnosed until college. This article expands on how women are affected by ADHD, and how they are affected differently than women. It's definitely an article worth reading.