While much of the public conversation around Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) focuses on hyperactivity and childhood symptoms, adults living with ADHD face a unique set of cognitive challenges—one of the most frustrating being the frequent misplacing or losing of everyday items. Keys, phones, wallets, documents—objects seem to disappear constantly, often causing stress, embarrassment, and even financial…
DetailsWhen most people think of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), they picture hyperactivity, distractibility, and forgetfulness. What’s often overlooked yet equally debilitating is emotional dysregulation, the intense and unpredictable mood shifts that can leave individuals feeling hijacked by their own emotions. Though not formally part of the diagnostic criteria in the DSM-5, emotional dysregulation is increasingly recognised…
DetailsADHD and Financial Management: Understanding the Impact of Poor Impulse Control For individuals living with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), managing finances can be a persistent and often overwhelming challenge. While ADHD is commonly linked to difficulties in attention, organisation, and hyperactivity, one of its most significant yet under-discussed symptoms is impulse control dysfunction. This cognitive trait…
DetailsADHD is a neuro developmental condition characterised by chronic executive dysfunction and impulsivity,which involvesan intensecraving for dopamine and the pursuit of activities that stimulate its release, such as food, sugary snacks, and coffee. These activities offer a temporary boost to the feel-good hormone dopamine. Let us now examine the connection between type 2 diabetes…
DetailsNeurotransmitters are chemicals that the brain employs as messengers to transmit signals and facilitate communication between nerve cells,known as neurons. Dopamine represents a specific type of neurotransmitter. What exactly are dopamine receptors, and what roles do they play? Dopamine receptors are proteins located on the surface of brain cells. They receive the neurotransmitter dopamine…
DetailsADHD in adults often coexists with mental health conditions like anxiety and depression. Finding the right ADHD medication for adults with anxiety and depression can be challenging, as stimulants may worsen anxiety symptoms. However, certain medications and alternative therapies can effectively manage ADHD while addressing co-occurring mental health issues. Understanding ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression…
DetailsAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often associated with children, but many adults struggle with the condition without proper diagnosis or treatment. Untreated ADHD in adults can lead to serious challenges in personal and professional life, affecting relationships, productivity, and overall well-being. What Happens When ADHD Goes Untreated? ADHD is not just about difficulty focusing—it…
DetailsThe first step is understanding how your unique brain with ADHD functions. The next step is accepting the distinctive ways you problem-solve, often skipping steps and embracing the creativity that accompanies them. Acceptance brings self-compassion and kindness toward your so-called deficits that require correction. Individuals with ADHD seek novelty and excitement. Let us explore the…
DetailsADHD, as commonly perceivedby many, involves boys running around uncontrollably or adults speaking excessively. However, ADHD is far more than this misconception;it signifies a unique way in which the brain develops and is wired. Individual responses to stimuli differ, and task completion methods vary from those of a neurotypical individual. The concept of time often…
DetailsWe often categorise everything into black-and-white divisions. It’s easier to suggest that a person is either good or bad, a situation is right or wrong,or something is beautiful or ugly. We do not allow for grey areas or diversity. Our cognitive schemas organise information into categories, which is helpful,particularly for retrieving that information. This simplifies…
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