Erin, a successful 29-yo with ADHD who is also married to a man with ADHD, shares 3 tips for relationship success.

Ellie, a college senior, with piercing blue eyes and a magnetic personality, talks about how being diagnosed with ADHD catalyzed a 180° change in her life--in school, family, friends, and dating. From diagnosis to classroom accommodations, Ellie walks us through life with ADHD. She discusses the stigma (jokes like "I don't want to do my homework; I'm ADD") and how hurtful it is. Also discussed: Other words besides "ADD" to describe things unrelated to ADHD.

Have you ever heard someone say "This is retarded," "She's so ADD," or "She's so Bipolar?" Language is a powerful tool that can create either stigma or compassion. Part 1 of the new series In Other Words explores this phenomenon beginning with Sara, an 18-year old girl with bipolar disorder.