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fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The ADHD Iceberg, Explained

"ICEBERG! Right ahead!!!" Perhaps you remember this famous line from the iconic 1997 movie, "Titanic." Panicked, the ship's captain alerted the passengers and crew that they would soon strike a nearby, mostly invisible iceberg with 90% of it obscured underwater. Within 30 seconds of sighting the iceberg, the ship made impact, sending everybody scrambling for safety amid the frigid waters. Had they been able to see more than only 10% of the iceberg and adjust their course, disaster might have been averted.
Mental health
#neurodivergence
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'The drinking, drugs and crime when I was young was all part of the condition' - Shaun Ryder on being diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia as an adult

Reformed hellraiser Shaun Ryder has revealed the childhood trauma behind his life of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll.
Music
#productivity
Remote teams
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

BodyDoubling: Using One Psychological Quirk to Fix Another

Body doubling leverages others' presence to boost productivity by reducing distractions.
Setting goals and maintaining visibility helps create a productive, accountability-driven work session.
Use body doubling in 30- to 90-minute sprints with quick breaks to efficiently tackle tasks.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The one change that worked: I gave up my allotment and accepted who I really am

Allotments can be a source of stress rather than joy, especially for new mothers struggling with unrealistic expectations.
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

I've Seen What Kind of Father My Husband Would Be to Our Kid. I've Got to Escape.

If you plan to have children, Anthony is not the right person to have them with. His disappearing act when his son is present is a red flag.
Parenting
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

ADHD drugs have wider life benefits, study suggests

Drug treatment for ADHD can significantly reduce risks associated with substance misuse, suicidal behavior, transport accidents, and criminality.
#mental-health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
Mental health

Students feel 'let down' by mental health support - but should it really be up to universities?

fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
Mental health

Students feel 'let down' by mental health support - but should it really be up to universities?

#executive-function
#women
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

If You Love Someone with ADHD, You Need to Say This

Your person with ADHD has spent their waking time absorbing words like lazy, thoughtless, and unreliable into their skin. They call themselves even worse.
Mental health
#entrepreneurship
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Do Ritalin and Psychostimulants Actually Improve Thinking and Learning?

Methylphenidate (Ritalin) lowers risks of self-harm, injuries, crashes, and crime while mimicking the brain's natural state.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

8 Strategies to Manage Hyperfixation

Hyperfixation is an extreme, unintended focus on one activity that can negatively affect daily life.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How Justice Sensitivity Amplifies World Issues for ADHD

With fewer mental pauses, the ADHD brain feels emotions more intensely. Rejection sensitivity can turn helplessness into self-blame or shame.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Mixing ADHD Medication With Alcohol

Combining ADHD medication and alcohol can mask intoxication and lead to increased consumption.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Prescription Stimulant Use and Misuse

The use of prescription psychostimulants by adults increased between 2019 and 2022, with 35-to-64-year-old women experiencing the largest increase of 41 percent.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why the antagonism over the rise in autism diagnoses? It's actually good news | Gina Rippon

The claim is that individuals may be prematurely diagnosed with conditions that, although meeting criteria for a disease, will never cause symptoms or death during a patient's lifetime.
Mental health
#organization
#neurodiversity
fromFast Company
3 months ago
Women in technology

More Americans are identifying as neurodivergent. So why are work accommodations becoming more stigmatized?

Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

How to Shift Out of ADHD Survival Mode

Neurodivergent individuals face unique challenges balancing their perspectives with societal expectations, particularly with ADHD-related fatigue affecting their daily lives.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
3 months ago

More Americans are identifying as neurodivergent. So why are work accommodations becoming more stigmatized?

Neurodivergent adults may represent a larger percentage of the population than previously estimated, driven by rising diagnoses and self-identification.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Marriage and Parenting With Autism and OCPD Traits

Neurodiverse couples, particularly those with autism, OCPD, and ADHD, face significant relationship challenges that require understanding and specialized support.
#pregnancy
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why ADHD Feels Like Emotional Flooding, Not Just Anger

ADHD leads to frequent emotional overwhelm due to juggling multiple tasks and stressors. Small stressors can trigger emotional crises.
#autism
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Mental health

I'm a software engineer at Microsoft who was diagnosed with autism and ADHD at 30. It's changed how I see myself and show up at work.

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Mental health

I'm a software engineer at Microsoft who was diagnosed with autism and ADHD at 30. It's changed how I see myself and show up at work.

fromMail Online
1 month ago

Taking a common supplement found to ease Autism and ADHD symptoms

Daily probiotics may reduce hyperactivity in children with autism or ADHD.
Children on probiotics showed improved impulsive behavior after 12 weeks.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Navigate Summer With ADHD

Social burnout can overwhelm neurodivergent adults during summer social events, turning enjoyable activities into stressors.
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

What It Feels Like to Live Without a Smartphone

This wasn't born from some dramatic rock-bottom moment with technology. I wasn't doom-scrolling myself into despair.
Mental health
#nhs
#boredom
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Parenting

What If Summer Boredom Is Actually Good for Your Child?

Boredom in summer arises from a lack of routine and structure, affecting children's ability to self-direct their time.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago
Mindfulness

Why Boredom Feels Unbearable for People With ADHD

Boredom in ADHD is not just discomfort; it can cause significant emotional distress and several negative behavioral outcomes.
Chronic boredom can lead to impulsivity and decreased motivation in individuals with ADHD, necessitating structured approaches to coping.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Why Boredom Feels Unbearable for People With ADHD

Boredom in ADHD is not just discomfort; it can cause significant emotional distress and several negative behavioral outcomes.
Chronic boredom can lead to impulsivity and decreased motivation in individuals with ADHD, necessitating structured approaches to coping.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Post-Traumatic Growth After a Late Autism Diagnosis

Seeking a late diagnosis often stems from struggling individuals aiming to understand themselves better, aiding their health management and self-acceptance.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Loving Someone With ADHD

ADHD significantly impacts adult romantic relationships and requires awareness and strategies for effective management.
#anxiety
#procrastination
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

He worked multiple jobs just to pay rent in the US - so he packed up and moved to Thailand to chase a new life as a fighter

"I never really fit the mold, and martial arts is one of the very few things in my life besides music and art that made sense to me."
MMA
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Doctors Say You Can Go Ahead and Slap a Nicotine Patch on for Some Extra Focus

We have found that nicotine patches are useful along a whole spectrum of impairments, like people with ADHD, Alzheimer's, and people with age-related memory and cognitive impairment.
Cannabis
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why Your ADHD Child Struggles to Follow Through

ADHD disrupts motivation due to irregular dopamine release, making simple tasks feel overwhelming.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Entering the Space-out competition: I tried to be the best at doing nothing but my opponent had a secret weapon

The Space-out competition tests participants' ability to sit quietly for 90 minutes without distractions.
fromClickUp
2 months ago

How to Use Time Blocking for ADHD to Improve Focus | ClickUp

Time blocking helps ADHD individuals improve focus and productivity by creating structured time slots for tasks.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Left-Handedness, Neurodiversity, and Neurodivergence

Left-handedness is associated with neurodiversity, highlighting prevalence among individuals with conditions like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia.
#executive-dysfunction
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago
Mindfulness

Why ADHD Makes Self-Discipline Feel Impossible

ADHD disrupts planning and completing tasks.
Willpower alone doesn't work for ADHD; structure and support are essential.
Sustainable change requires systems, accountability, and self-compassion.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago
Mindfulness

ADHD Is Not Laziness-It's Friction

Executive dysfunction and sensory overstimulation significantly hinder productivity in individuals with ADHD.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why ADHD Makes Self-Discipline Feel Impossible

ADHD disrupts planning and completing tasks.
Willpower alone doesn't work for ADHD; structure and support are essential.
Sustainable change requires systems, accountability, and self-compassion.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why We Engage in Revenge Bedtime Procrastination

ADHD is linked with more bedtime procrastination
Three main causes can explain why people with ADHD struggle with bedtime procrastination
Some solutions can help make this behavior less distressing
Making the choice to revenge is often better than passively doing it.
Mindfulness
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

If You Live With ADHD, You Might Struggle With This Common Driving Issue

Distracted driving increases the risk of accidents; awareness of mental state before driving is crucial.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Higher-Order Thinking Skills Don't Define Us

Researching consciousness reveals the subjective nature of human experience, and scientists often overlook this by focusing too much on higher-order thinking.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

5 Signs You're Approaching ADHD Burnout

Burnout manifests uniquely in those with ADHD, often leading to social withdrawal, sensory overload, and heightened people-pleasing tendencies as energy levels diminish.
Mental health
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Tired of overwhelming clutter? This bizarre 'poop rule' could save you - if you have the stomach for it

The 'poop rule' is a viral decluttering method asking if you'd keep an item if it were covered in feces.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Sighing at a colleague in frustration could be discriminatory, tribunal rules

Nonverbal expressions of frustration can constitute discrimination under equality laws, as ruled by an employment tribunal.
fromBustle
3 months ago

Busy Philipps Wants Women With ADHD To Feel Seen

Busy Philipps openly discusses her struggle with ADHD, highlighting its often-overlooked impact, especially on women.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Wired for Risk: The Genetic Roots of Bold Behavior

Risk-taking has deep evolutionary roots that may benefit survival and reproduction.
ADHD traits reflect behaviors that were adaptive in ancestral environments, not strictly modern disorders.
Agile
fromClickUp
3 months ago

11 Best ADHD Planners to Stay Focused & Organized | ClickUp

Choosing the right planner can significantly help individuals with ADHD stay organized and productive.
ADHD planners should offer structured layouts and customization to suit individual needs.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Truth About the ADHD Epidemic

Clinically, ADHD diagnoses have risen in the past years, raising questions about the motives behind the increase and the role of social media.
Mental health
Podcast
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Spotify scrambling to remove dozens of podcasts promoting online prescription drug sales

Spotify is tackling the presence of fake podcasts promoting illegal drug sales on its platform.
Women in technology
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Fun-loving Vermont disc jockey will DJ your home cleaning sesh for an hour to help you combat ADHD tendencies

DJ Cheetahtah offers a unique service: DJing in clients' homes to make chores enjoyable.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

ADHD and Self-Sabotage

Self-sabotage in ADHD stems from executive functioning challenges and low self-esteem, impacting goal attainment.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Seeing the Many Different Faces of Attention

ADHD manifests uniquely in individuals, necessitating personalized educational strategies for effective support.
Challenges with executive function are common in ADHD, indicating a need for customized approaches.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Dean Windass: 'I have ADHD as well as dementia'

Windass expressed that his ADHD diagnosis made sense upon reflecting on his life, stating that even in school, he struggled to process information.
English Premier League
Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

People With ADHD Are Revealing The Things They Wish Others Didn't Assume About Their Disability

ADHD is often misunderstood as laziness; individuals face significant challenges in attention allocation and executive functioning.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Hilaria Baldwin's ADHD claim fails to explain her many Spanish falsehoods

Hilaria Baldwin blames her ADHD for her identity controversy, attempting to counter the grifter label in her new memoir.
fromTODAY.com
3 months ago

Hilaria Baldwin reveals the grandparent names for her and Alec Baldwin: Abuelita and Peepaw

Hilaria and Alec Baldwin share affectionate grandparent names for their granddaughter, with Hilaria as "Abuelita" and Alec as "Peepaw."
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

ADHD and Avoidance: Why You Keep Dodging Important Tasks

ADHD avoidance is a cycle fueled by fear, overwhelm, and low dopamine, leading to short-term relief but causing long-term stress and anxiety.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Scattered Love: Why ADHD Can Make Relationships So Hard

ADHD affects more than 5 percent of adults, and in relationships, its impact often shows up subtly at first—typically in the form of missed appointments, unfinished chores, forgotten conversations.
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