Understanding ADHD and Dopamine: Regulation Ideas
Kristen McCLure MSW LCSW
Understanding Dopamine: The Brain's Chemical Messenger Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a crucial role in how we feel pleasure, think, and plan. It’s heavily involved in the brain’s reward…
August 2024
Why ADHD Makes Now So Tempting: A Guide to Temporal Discounting
What is Temporal Discounting? Temporal discounting is when you prioritize immediate, smaller rewards over tasks with long-term benefits. ADHD brains have a preference for this, which can lead to challenges…
✅ ADHD and Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Living with ADHD often involves managing a complex array of "symptoms" such as restlessness, impulsivity, and persistent mental chatter. Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a scientifically supported technique that can…
ADHD Masking In Women
Living with ADHD: Navigating a World That Doesn’t Always Understand By Kristen McClure, MSW LCSW | August 10, 2024 #masking #ADHD #authenticity Introduction: When the World Doesn’t Fit Your Brain…
ADHD and the Default Mode Network
What is the Default Mode Network (DMN)? The Default Mode Network (DMN) is a network of interconnected brain regions that is most active when the mind is at rest, such…
Understanding the Connection Between Alexithymia and ADHD
Understanding the Link Between Alexithymia and ADHD Alexithymia refers to difficulty in identifying and describing emotions. Initially recognized in the 1970s, it’s now understood as a personality trait impacting both…
ADHD Women and Fibromylagia
🗝️ TLDR/ Key Takeaways Overlap: Fibromyalgia and ADHD often co-occur, sharing symptoms like pain, fatigue, and cognitive challenges. Treatment: Addressing ADHD can lead to improvements in fibromyalgia symptoms, particularly cognitive…
Adhd and Disordered Eating
ADHD Women and Food Issues: Exploring Eating Disorders and Interoception Introduction Understanding the relationship between ADHD in women and eating disorders is crucial for developing effective treatment approaches. Recent research…
The Relationship Between Fidgeting and ADHD: Benefits, Tools, and Tips
The Relationship Between Fidgeting and ADHD: Understanding the Connection Does Fidgeting Help Adhd People? Fidgeting and ADHD Fact Sheet (1) 🌟 Fidgeting, often seen as a distraction, can actually be…
Adhd and Postpartum Depression
🌟 Understanding the Connection Between Postpartum Depression and ADHD 🌟 Navigating the postpartum period is a challenging time for any new mother, but for those living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity…