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How Legal Frameworks Overlook People with ADHD and Borderline IQ  

Ever found yourself wondering, “Surely the law must safeguard everybody equally”?  For neurotypical individuals, that may be comforting. But for those with ADHD and borderline intellectual capacity (IQ 70–85), experienced reality is sharply divergent. These individuals are at a double

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Flow States Vs. Hyperfocus: How ADHD Challenges Traditional Motivation Theories 

What if the most intense states of mind available to us – the moments when time melts away and the world outside fades – aren’t always a sign of peak functioning but sometimes an expression of neurological chaos? In the

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How ADHD Affects Emotional Regulation

ADHD stands for attention, impulse control, and activity regulation problems. ADHD is the most common diagnosis for children, and often, this condition continues into adulthood. Common symptoms include the following:  It is a disorder of impulsivity, which leads to either reactive

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Productivity Tips for ADHDers 

Psychological terms are often misused nowadays. You may observe some of your acquaintances making fun of or labelling you or someone else in the name of a mental disorder. In most cases, there is no supporting diagnosis. Why are people

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Exploring the link between ADHD and Depression

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Depression are both mental health conditions with symptoms that often overlap. These conditions can affect numerous facets of a person’s life, such as productivity, self-esteem, social relationships and academic or career performance. Psychological, neurological, environmental

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What Motivates an ADHDer? 

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been defined as a neurodevelopmental condition in which there are persistent maladaptive levels of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that interfere with the daily activities of people who usually experience them. Nonetheless, even when facing

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Can ADHD Be Effectively Treated Without Medication?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that can cause difficulty sustaining attention, poor impulse control, and hyperactivity. ADHD medications have been proven to be effective in helping manage these and other symptoms of ADHD in adults. Despite

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The Whitewashed Increase In The Diagnosis of ADHD

It was in seventh grade that I first encountered the term ‘ADHD’. This introduction was not through a textbook but rather through my friend who had recently been diagnosed with the disorder. Her parents had furtively tried to keep the

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Celebrities Like Alia Bhatt Prove ADHD Doesn’t Hold You Back

“I’ve been zoning out since childhood. Earlier, I used to zone out during my school lectures, and even now I sometimes zone out during ongoing conversations.”  These were the words of Alia Bhatt who came for a promotion of her

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Survey: 25% of Adults Suspect Undiagnosed ADHD, Experts Warn Against Self-Diagnosis

Awareness about Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD has recently increased. According to a new survey by Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center conducted on 1,000 American adults, 25% believe they have undiagnosed ADHD. It was once associated mostly with childhood