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Category: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Executive Dysfunction and ADHD
Executive functioning plays a vital role in our daily lives, allowing one to remember appointments, meet deadlines, and do chores. These skills may seem intuitive…
Clinical Presentation of ADHD in Women
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, commonly referred to as ADHD, is classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder in which symptoms often manifest in childhood and can persist throughout adulthood.…
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…