If you’ve been online for more than 11 seconds, you may have noticed that everyone now thinks they have ADHD.Everyone: Your friend, your cousin, the barista with the septum ring, the dog-walker with a PhD in crystals from Naropa, the guy on TikTok whose entire personality is “neurodivergent aesthetic,” and your coworker whose main symptom...
What Even Is ADHD? It’s not just “kids bouncing off the walls because of Mountain Dew.” ADHD is a legit, brain-based condition where your attention, impulse control, and ability to sit through algebra without doodling swords in the margins all go haywire. The DSM (aka the Big Book of “Why You’re Weird”) calls it “a...
Although ADHD is likely over-represented in people with ASD, the other way around is not true. As I wrote in my last blog, there are a lot of similarities between ASD and ADHD1. While ADHD is often characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity, ASD involves challenges in social communication, repetitive behaviors, and sensory sensitivities2. Both...
If you suspect you might have ADHD, consider the following signs: Inattention: Difficulty focusing on tasks, frequently losing things, becoming easily distracted, or making careless mistakes. You might struggle with organizing tasks, forget daily responsibilities, or have trouble following through on instructions. Hyperactivity and Impulsivity: Restlessness, fidgeting, difficulty sitting still, talking excessively, or acting without...
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