Neurodivergence and Medication: Venlafaxine
In my last medication post, I wrote about finally finding some relief with Lisdexamphetamine (Elvanse) and Bupropion. If you read that post, you’ll remember that I ended on a cautiously […]
AuDHD – The Dark Side vs. the Light Side
For the majority of my life I used to think that I am crazy; that there is something seriously wrong with me, because I couldn’t understand the polar opposites that […]
When the World is Too Loud: AuDHD and the Battle of Hypersensitivity
Have you ever felt like your brain is a computer with 200 tabs open at the same time? Or that the world is an incredibly loud and overwhelming place, where […]
ADHD – Pronounced Sense of Justice and Fearlessness
People often think that I am fearless because I have a tendency to fearlessly protect others in the moment—for example, if someone is getting attacked or bullied. The truth, though, […]
Thought Distortions
Thought distortions, in a nutshell, are catastrophizing; the classic doomsday thinking. In my case, these types of thoughts cause severe anxiety, and I have been dealing with them for most […]
My Brain on ADHD Medication
A few months ago, I gave an overview of ADHD medications. Here is a quick recap. The most commonly prescribed medications to treat ADHD are methylphenidate (Ritalin), atomoxetine (Strattera), lisdexamphetamine […]
Is Neurodiversity a Superpower?
Recently there was a poll on an ADHD forum I’m a member of asking people if they would choose to get rid of their ADHD, if a “cure” was developed, […]
ADHD and Empathy/Hypersensitivity
ADHD and hypersensitivity often occur together, especially in women. Research shows there’s a reason for this. The dopamine receptor gene DRD4 is associated with higher cognitive empathy in women, and […]
RSD – Rejection Sensitivity Disphoria
What is RSD? Well, it’s all the things shown in this picture and it’s a real thing that goes along with ADHD. Many people might say that we all have […]
ADHD Medication
The most commonly prescribed medications to treat ADHD are methylphenidate (Ritalin), atomoxetine (Strattera), lisdexamphetamine (Vyvanse), or dextroamphetamine (Adderall). They are all amphetamines, but they differ in how they are released […]