We truly never know what goes on inside another person’s head, and this drives me crazy, in particular with my autistic son. Nat is a quiet man. He gives nothing away. Ever... Read more »
Rebuilding your capacity isn’t just about pushing yourself harder; it’s about slowly returning to your true inner self after a period of burnout or intense stress. In therapy, I often see that... Read more »
Someone recently asked me what it was like to begin playing the cello as I turned 70 years old—without prior training. Taking a split-second to think about it, I replied, “It’s excruciatingly... Read more »
“If you’re going through hell, keep going.” –Winston Churchill Shockingly, suicide is the second leading cause of death for people between the ages of 18 and 29 years. For friends and family,... Read more »
This research investigates the profound disconnect between the rigid structure of mainstream education and the lived experiences of students with ADHD in the North of England. By focusing on the concept of... Read more »
In Southern Madagascar, Gabriel Scheidecker observed Bara children playing. He was struck by their elaborate games. A group of 3- and 4-year-olds recreated a bilo, the possession ceremony that is a key... Read more »
A new study utilizing Reflexive Thematic Analysis (RTA) has uncovered the profound psychological hurdles adults with ADHD face in their romantic lives. Researchers analyzed the lived experiences of 355 participants to understand... Read more »
There are moments in history when emotional life cannot be understood at the level of the individual alone. We often ask, “What’s going on with me?” but a more accurate question might... Read more »
If you’ve spent any time on ADHD corners of social media lately, you’ve likely been barraged by posts about “low dopamine,” “dopamine-seeking,” and “dopamine detoxes” in ADHD. While these seem to be... Read more »
There is a phenomenon in the misophonia community for parents where the caregiver, most often mom, feels her kid’s misophonia triggers as though she herself has misophonia. Anger, frustration, and an immediate... Read more »