First, Some Background

Suggested diagnostic criteria for ADHD in adults. ===. People with ADHD should do their best to have “low dopamine” mornings. Aka try to not go on your phone bc the dopamine rush will keep you on it all day.. Why do people with ADHD usually develop low self-esteem? There's no room for pride in your accomplishments and feeling empowered when you're constantly firefighting the exhaustion caused by your ADHD symptoms.. An ADHD brain is like a motor and natural dopamine is the jet fuel. Cold showers increase natural dopamine by 500%. Aerobics (such as biking and running) do similar. Strattera and Elvans: potential medications to try. People with ADHD are “allergic to boredom” so trying new things can help cope. Even if it’s as simple as going for a drive to a place you haven’t been before.. ADHD people can develop an unhelpful amount of momentum for the tasks they're actively working on.. Making it extremely hard to transition tasks.. People's perception of ADHD when it is in balance: energetic, inspiring, innovative, multitaskers, risk-tolerant, independent, rule challengers. People's perception of ADHD when it is out of balance: hyperactive, inattentive, impulsive, disorganized, easily bored, negligent. And there's a way to be more in balance than out of balance with treatment. ===. Never Enough? Why ADHD Brains Crave Stimulation. Foods to Avoid With ADHD. Blogs I’ve written about ADHD. ===. ADHD Twitter Influencers. Does your partner have ADHD? Checklist. - Twos: the best place to write *things* down