Within the past two decades a relatively recently discovered disease has become more well known and rapidly increased in diagnosis amongst athletes across the world,…
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Author: Aarinola Akinduyi
Tardive Dyskinesia
Picture this: you have finally been officially diagnosed with a mental health condition after struggling with symptoms for so long. You have worked through the…
Auditory Processing Disorder
“What?” “Huh?” “Sorry, can you repeat that again?” These are questions that may feel all too familiar for people with Auditory Processing Disorder (APD). Auditory…
Emotional Dysregulation in ADHD
Emotional dysregulation, defined as “emotional response that is poorly regulated and does not fall within the traditionally accepted range of emotional reaction” (Webmd 2021), is…
Not Just a Pet Peeve: Hypersensitivity in ADHD
Pet peeves, we all have them. Perhaps it’s the repetitive cracking of someone’s knuckles, or the chronic lateness of a coworker or friend. Whatever it…
Hyperfocus: An Overlooked Aspect of ADHD
Focus, and the act of focusing, is something that many people face. Think about your own life. There must have been a moment when trying…
Disorderly or Inattentive ADHD?
Yeah, so at first, it was like… Um…like…wait.. It’s happening again. The words are right there at the tip of your tongue, but you can…
Sleepless Nights with ADHD
For many people living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), life can seem like a never-ending whirlwind. Difficulty with focus, impulsivity, and restlessness are just…
Misunderstood: The Dilemma of Women with ADHD
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that influences the behavior of the millions of people that have it. Though ADHD is commonly associated…
ADHD and Eating Disorders: A Connection
It’s the third time in the last hour that you’ve ventured into the kitchen, searching for a quick snack. It’s okay, you tell yourself, I’ll…