All posts tagged in ADHD Adults
March 31, 2023
Few children want to be “different” from their peers. We instinctively want to fit in. To avoid being different from the crowd, we start to mask our ADHD symptoms early on. To compensate for executive dysfunction, we develop perfectionistic tendencies. To release hyperactivity, we fidget. To avoid awkward interactions, we decline social invitations. This masking
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262- March 14, 2023
Are you tired or feeling drained all the time? Do you feel the need to run away? Do you struggle with procrastination Do you find it takes longer to accomplish your tasks these days? These are all signs of burnout. Women with ADHD often experience burnout. Chronic stress is a result of the fact that
- March 13, 2023
The Sun It was boldly announced in a newspaper on March 4, “Prince Harry diagnosed by Dr. Gabor Mate with Attention Deficit Disorder” in a tell-all interview. Mate said, referring specifically to the autobiography of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, “Reading the Book, I Diagnose You with ADD.” Spare. “I consider it a normal
Read More106 - March 10, 2023
Earning a degree. A house purchase. Starting a family. Adulthood can be a time of exciting and terrifying milestones. ADHD is sometimes the key to changing your perspective. The challenges of executive function have a major impact on how we view and approach “adulting.” These challenges affect our ability to plan, prioritize, motivate, regulate, solve
Read More251 - March 3, 2023
What if we could make the world more accommodating for our ADHD brains? This is not a huge undertaking. We can instead simplify our lives through learning and adopting simple life hacks for adults with attention deficiency. Simple, everyday methods to boost productivity are called life hacks. Life hacks for ADHD may include: Create a launchpad near
Read More211 - March 2, 2023
Does birth trauma cause ADHD? Prenatal complications are linked to ADHD. What role do prenatal and infant exposure play in ADHD? These are the difficult questions that parents often ask about ADHD. Researchers continue to add new risk factors, such as maternal stress and lead poisoning, for ADHD during pregnancy and after birth. Much remains to
Read More248 - February 27, 2023
ADHD brains are more likely to experience amygdala hijack due to a variety reasons. ADHD brains are more likely to experience amygdala hijack.1 2 ADHD brain also has trouble turning off emotional processing. This happens when stress, whether systemic or individual, is persistently present. Individuals who are constantly overwhelmed by stress and emotions lose
