…fear isn’t about real harm-it’s like one part of t e brain is playing tricks on other parts, and that means the fear can be managed. Deep-breathing exercises or distractions…

…of us the poster boys for not exercising. Sure, we both knew we should exercise, and we knew how regular exercise benefited both our bodies and our ADHD brains. We…

…a floordrobe somewhere.” “Another common reason is because the act of putting away clean clothes is one that our ADHD brains just do not get attracted to—it’s not interesting, novel—so…

…in the brain to work more effectively with each other, mainly by stimulating the dopamine system. They are effective in decreasing ADHD symptoms for most children with ADHD. The benefits…

…get started. The newness of the challenge sets off brain chemicals that can make you feel energized and focused. After a little while, that newness fades aways and the rush…

…holiday season. The brain’s prefrontal cortex is in overdrive, trying to organize and keep track of multiple responsibilities and a changing environment. It is this part of the brain, though,…

…a bit like what happens with APD; a person hears the spoken phrase but their brain incorrectly decodes the message. For example, someone with APD may not be able to…

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…in grocery stores or restaurants. When a patient presented with a web of complex, interrelated symptoms and a brain-based condition was assessed, medical providers had to choose between a diagnosis…

…Perfectionism gets in the way of delegating. And, if you have ADHD, that contributes to the problems related to how the ADHD brain operates. People with ADHD engage in all-or-nothing…

…For most people, reading body language and facial expressions are skills they practice. No one is perfect, and no one reads everyone’s facial expressions right every time. An ADHD brain,…

…about ADHD and encourages individuals and families to pursue proven treatment options,” says Zuali Malsawma, MLS, director of CHADD’s NRC. “ADHD is one of the most studied brain-based conditions. Getting…