ADHD and Empathy/Hypersensitivity
ADHD and hypersensitivity are often showing up together, especially in women. As research shows, there’s a reason for that. The dopamine receptor gene DRD4 is associated with higher cognitive empathy […]
ADHD
ADHD Medication
The most commonly prescribed meds to treat ADHD are Methylphenidate (Ritalin), Atomoxetine (Strattera), Lisdexamphetamine (Vyvanse), or Dextro-Amphetamine (Adderall). All of them are amphetamines, but vary in how they are released […]
ADHD – The Path to Diagnosis
All of us who were diagnosed late in adulthood/later in life are experiencing an overwhelming amount of emotions that are quite similar to the 5 stages of grief. But […]
Menopause and ADHD
The majority of people with ADHD are diagnosed as children or adolescents. However, an overwhelming number of girls and women are never diagnosed. The reason for this is the fact […]
Impulse Control
Although impulse control disorder exists, it is also one of the most difficult symptoms of ADHD. A lack of impulse control means having trouble controlling emotions or behaviors; and that […]
How Do I Perceive the World Differently?
1. The world is incredibly loud and overwhelming to me. Bright light hurts, loud or certain types of noises or music, etc. cause such strong physical discomfort that I literally […]