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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

ADHD - The Path to Diagnosis

  All of us who have been diagnosed in late adulthood/late life experience an overwhelming amount of emotions that are very similar to the 5 stages of grief. But to […]

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 that we […]

Being hypersensitive and having ADHD while also having fibromyalgia was not only difficult, but at times devastating. While I learned to cope and manage these conditions as best I could, […]

Impulse Control

Although impulse control disorder exists, it is also one of the most difficult symptoms of ADHD. A lack of impulse control means that you have trouble controlling your emotions or […]