In addition to having ADHD, I am wired for pattern recognition. One of the strongest ways this has always presented itself for me is with music. My brain picks out the various patterns of bass lines, percussion, chord progressions, etc, very quickly. I manage to memorize many lyrics basical...
ADHD is strongly hereditary, and many women seek help as adults because a light bulb goes off when they have a child who is diagnosed. This was the case with Joy Carr. Watching her preteen son fill out his diagnostic questionnaire brought a flood of memories — of her own messy lockers,...
In terms of sex, exploring and discovering one’s preferences is a worthwhile venture — ADHD or not. Nayeli and Sophia, for example, know they enjoy aspects of BDSM. Sophia has learned what brings her to orgasm, with or without her boyfriend. While masturbating with her hand makes it “...
psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. “For a very small handful of people with attention deficit disorder, it may actually be a replacement for stimulants, but, for most, it’s complementary — something they should absolutely do, along with taking meds, to help increase attention and improve...
Being hateful doesn’t add anything positive to the world. If you read all of this I hope I could help you understand the perspective we people with tattoos have. Reply Michelle says: I am 26 years old and I have tattoos. I love my parents and my parents love me. My parents don’...
it actually exists. Let’s start by putting that argument to bed, or somewhere less cosy and far away so it won’t find its way back. ADHD absolutely does exist, and there are pictures to prove it. Brain imaging shows definite differences between a brain with ADHD and a brain without....
Brain images show how meds help ADHDNauert, Rick
Especially in the case of emergencies, a messaging system can help the practitioner understand where their attention is needed most. Ultimately, if a healthcare organization refuses to use an instant messaging system that is compliant with HIPAA, the penalties can be very steep, with fines ...
Dual-use websites are harder to deal with. I find the mental barrier of no non work-related stuff on my work computer (this is a very strict barrier I erected to myself) also helps a lot in those cases, but I also use a breaks application. Its main purpose is to help you eye st...
Docs also use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help ADHD patients learn to work more efficiently and rewrite those negative scripts that often run through their heads (like, “I can never do a project without making careless mistakes”). If you think you have ADHD, book an appointment ...