Do you often feel guilty for getting distracted or putting off important tasks? You might think you’re just “lazy” or “irresponsible.” But attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) changes the way your brain functions, affecting focus and motivation. Research has found a link …
Do you often struggle to control your frustration, sadness, or anger? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can affect how the brain regulates emotions, often leading to what’s known as ADHD meltdowns. An ADHD meltdown is the sudden and intense outburst of emotions …
Imagine trying to drive a car with an empty fuel tank. Even a simple five-minute drive down a straight road becomes impossible. This captures the reality of what it’s like to live with ADHD burnout. ADHD burnout happens when you …
Untreated ADHD makes focusing, remembering details, and controlling impulses harder. It can feel like you’re swimming upstream against a strong current. You can make progress, but it takes a lot of time and effort. With or without medications, ADHD can …
Having a brain that constantly wanders, struggles to remember details, and gets easily overwhelmed by tasks can be challenging. Many people with ADHD know what this feels like, and for people with ADHD-PI, or predominantly inattentive type, it’s the main …
Is staying focused at work or school a challenge—more so because you feel the need for constant motion? If you relate to this, you may be living with combined type attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). There are three main types of ADHD: …
How hard would it be to swim gracefully while holding a beach ball under the water? You might be able to do it for a while, but eventually, that ball will surface. Keeping it underwater will take a lot of …
Do you ever find yourself so deeply absorbed in what you’re doing that time flies by? Maybe it’s playing an instrument, reading a thrilling book, or learning a new skill. For non-ADHDers, this state of flow is an enjoyable or …
Do you often feel like you’re never good enough, no matter how hard you try? Do you judge or criticize yourself in a way you would never do to anyone else? These could be signs of ADHD perfectionism. This adult …
We all procrastinate occasionally, especially when faced with something boring, daunting, or unpleasant. But if you have ADHD, procrastination might feel like an insurmountable mountain. While ADHD and procrastination often go hand-in-hand, having this condition does not make you lazy …
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