Episodes

  • Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria In ADHD

    Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria In ADHD
    Mar 30 2022
    Rejection sensitive dysphoria is not a formal diagnosis, but rather one of the most common and disruptive manifestations of emotional dysregulation — a common but under-researched and oft-misunderstood symptom of ADHD, particularly in adults. Rejection sensitive dysphoria is a brain-based symptom that is likely an innate feature of ADHD. Though the experience of rejection sensitive dysphoria can be painful and even traumatic, RSD is not thought to be caused by trauma.
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    4 mins
  • Emotional Challenges in ADHD; How To Cope?

    Emotional Challenges in ADHD; How To Cope?
    Mar 30 2022
    In individuals with ADHD, social and emotional issues are relatively common and challenging. Emotional challenges can manifest in several ways, including poor self-regulation, anger, and a lack of empathy disputes with family and friends. People with ADHD experience the same feelings as the common person but they frequently experience these feelings with more intensity which distinguishes them from other people. These feelings also persist longer and might interfere with daily activities.
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    6 mins
  • Practicing Gratitude and Resiliency in ADHD

    Practicing Gratitude and Resiliency in ADHD
    Mar 30 2022
    So, whether you or anyone you know has ADHD, chances are they struggle a lot with gratitude. They are critical of themselves, their achievements, and question their success. They have trouble acknowledging their past accomplishments and appreciating the good things in the present. This podcast is all about practicing gratitude and resilience in ADHD. We will discuss why gratitude is essential for ADHD and how you can train your brain to be more grateful.
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    6 mins
  • Technology Apps To Help With ADHD

    Technology Apps To Help With ADHD
    Mar 30 2022
    There’s a correlation between ADHD and stress and including meditation and mindfulness in one’s everyday routine can help patients with their symptoms. Although this isn’t a productivity app in the traditional sense, Headspace believes that practicing mindfulness can aid with attention and stress reduction, making users more productive in the long run.
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    6 mins
  • Childhood ADHD and Low Self-Esteem

    Childhood ADHD and Low Self-Esteem
    Mar 30 2022
    Know that ADHD can terribly affect a child’s self-esteem and it worsens with time as the child grows older due to all the criticism, they take during growth years. So, before you listen to the critics, take your child to a paediatrician or a specialist and start working on it from an early age.
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    6 mins
  • Why Motivation Is Crucial For ADHD'ers

    Why Motivation Is Crucial For ADHD'ers
    Mar 29 2022
    How to Improve Motivation When You Have ADHD?Set smaller goals for yourselfA major goal can be intimidating for everyone, and it's all too easy to give up until you've ever started. When you break down huge jobs into smaller, more achievable goals, you may find that you have greater motivation. This can also help prevent exhaustion from chores that are too long or tedious.
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    6 mins
  • Mindfulness & Meditation In ADHD

    Mindfulness & Meditation In ADHD
    Mar 29 2022
    According to studies, EEG and MRI of ADHD people practicing mindfulness have shown changes in a specific brain area. Mindful meditation affects the prefrontal cortex, a region that deals with the mood, attention, behaviour, and personality of a person. Moreover, it is thought to increase dopamine levels, a hormone that’s equal to diamond for ADHD’ers as they lack dopamine the most.
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    4 mins
  • Why ADHD Is Overlooked In Women

    Why ADHD Is Overlooked In Women
    Mar 29 2022
    As is described in the podcast, it apparently has been more common among boys than girls. It was definitely a misconception due to which a lot of girls with ADHD remained undiagnosed, developed complications and some of them attempted suicide. Life of such patients is very difficult because they are constantly being called lazy and weird and what's even is the saddest part, that they cannot explain their situation even knowing that they are special, they are different.
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    6 mins