Understanding ADHD: The Three Ms Deficit – Movement, Management, and Mindfulness

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects individuals’ ability to regulate their attention, behavior, and emotions. While the symptoms of ADHD are well-known, the underlying deficits that contribute to these symptoms are less understood. Recent research suggests that ADHD is not solely related to attention but also to movement, management, and…

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Anxiety Belongs in the Present (Not the Past or the Future)

Anxiety and ADHD are often connected, and if you’re struggling, remember: anxiety is a way that our bodies and minds protect us from imminent danger. But anxiety doesn’t belong in the past (we can’t change it) or in the future (we can’t predict what will happen). If we can keep it in the present, we can honor it as a gift, and better handle it when it interferes with our everyday lives.

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How Neurodivergent Thinkers Changed the World

From Albert Einstein’s revolutionary theories of relativity to Henry Ford’s pioneering assembly line, different thinkers had ideas that changed the course of history. Research suggests that many of them were likely affected by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or had similar traits of neurodivergence.

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Conquer Holiday Travel Stress with ADHD

The holidays can be stressful for everyone, but if you have ADHD, it can feel incredibly overwhelming. It’s hard to plan a trip, pack last-minute items, keep track of everything you need to do and not forget to have a good time. But don’t worry—we have your back! Read on to learn how to simplify the process and make holiday travel fun again.

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Are ADHD People Neurodivergent?

At its core, having ADHD is not about having a disorder or illness — it’s about being different than others, or being neurodivergent — seeing things from unique perspectives, and coming up with creative solutions to problems no one else can solve.

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ADHD and the “Zombie” Effect

ADHD Zombie Effect

When people speak about ADHD treatments, they frequently refer to the “zombie effect.” This term refers to a cluster of personality changes mimicking parkinsonism, hypomimia, bradykinesia, and flat affect.

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