“Why Do I Keep Forgetting Things? Learning to Forgive My ADHD Brain”

Living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) can be overwhelming, heartbreaking, and full of so many obstacles. Still, it may be important to believe there is still hope to hold on to. Without hope, how can we continue to persevere and face the journey we are on? If your life with this condition is like mine, there may be times when you wonder how you will continue to find hope. But in learning to cope with this daily battle, I have found that sometimes there is light at the end of the dark long tunnel we often travel through.

Having cerebral palsy (CP) means a lot of things. For me, it means having trouble walking and unsteady balance, experiencing anxiety because of bullying, being at risk of falling, and feeling misunderstood because I truly “don’t fit the mold.” Cerebral palsy also involves having a higher risk for scoliosis and going through precocious puberty. I myself have had to deal with precocious puberty — which means I went through puberty much earlier than average.

I have been “COVID-ing” for nearly five weeks, but it feels like it’s been an eternity. I knew it wouldn’t be a good thing for me to catch COVID-19 — I am chronically ill with respiratory disease. Last year, I had a “test run” of what COVID-19 might look like when I got gravely sick with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and ended up in the hospital. It took me a good month to recover from my respiratory symptoms, and I experienced soul-destroying post-viral fatigue for nearly four months.

getting solid Zzzs are luxuries I would do anything for (anyone else think naps should be implemented into the workday?). With a laundry list of “what-ifs” and to-dos circling my mind, counting sheep doesn’t stand a chance. Then there’s the having-to-pee-every-couple-of-hours scenario that disrupts my beauty sleep.

Jennifer Howell, a strong relationship is a safe place for all people involved. When you can communicate your wants, needs, and boundaries, you know the connection is stable.Make sure that, first and foremost, you have a strong relationship. If you want to drag out a toxic relationship, maybe it will last the test of time.

Emotional instability (or affective dysregulation) often refers to the psychological condition that makes people experience rapidly changing moods. Strong emotions are felt by the people who suffer this condition. They might start uncontrollably laughing or burst out into tears.

ADVERTISEMENT When someone listens to you, they show you that they value what you have to say. They want to know your opinion or what you are dealing with so that they can help you. And there is a big difference between listening just because you have to and actively listening.

People talk within themselves throughout the waking time which is known as internal conversation, internal monologue, self-talk, inner speech, inner discourse, or internal discourse. It is quite natural and normal. However, some people argue in their heads which leads to internal conflict, anxiety, and depression.

Self-confidence is the way someone relates to their skills and abilities. It involves acceptance of your true sense while having a sense of control over your life. You have to trust yourself and know your strengths and weaknesses.

Do your friends hate you, or are you just in your mid-20s and your friends are trying to figure out adulthood, jobs, relationships, bills, and the cataclysmic world we live in?

Equality is a good concept to have in a marriage. But they often get taken too far due to false beliefs about reciprocity. Some people believe in strictly written contracts to follow, and many celebrities have talked about theirs.

organize your home for the summer is this:[Get This Free Download: 73 ADHD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life Now][Read: Don’t Organize It, Purge It — 10 Things to Throw Out Now]SUPPORT ADDITUDE Thank you for reading ADDitude. To support our mission of providing ADHD education and support, please consider subscribing.

May 12, 2022Unhealthy eating habits are more prevalent among children with inattentive symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than they are among those without the condition. This finding came from a new study published in Nutrients that compared the food consumption and dietary habits of children with and without ADHD in relation to their age and ADHD presentation.

self-esteem. And, as we know, our kids need all the school encouragement and motivation they can get.Some parents try to stave off the summer slide with worksheets and brain-building books. But imitating school invites ugly battles.

May 12, 2022New York – ADDitude magazine, the world’s most trusted resource for people with ADHD, is recognizing Women’s Health Month with the publication of a groundbreaking survey of 1,500 women that reveals ADHD symptoms are most impactful and life-altering during menopause. The survey responses, published in the summer issue of ADDitude out this week, augment a feature article on ADHD symptoms and treatments during menopause by neuropsychologist  Jeanette Wasserstein, Ph.D., who has submitted the ADDitude research as an abstract to the annual European meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society (INS) in Barcelona, Spain, this July.Dr.

The effects of the pandemic of two years ago were epic, to say the least. The shockwaves that it sent through the world as the mortality rate grew almost exponentially were palpable. Its reach was keenly felt not just economically, but also emotionally and psychologically as well.

Dating can be hard when you’re an overthinker. When you live with different anxiety disorders, trauma, and/or health conditions, it’s very easy to overthink yourself into a small (or very large) tizzy. 

Not available June 7? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a biological condition characterized by symptoms of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.

It’s the late ’80s. I’m 6 years old, waiting outside of my elementary school for my mom to pick me up. She is running very late, and it’s almost time for school to close.

RSD is one of the most disruptive manifestations of emotional dysregulation — a common but often misunderstood symptom of ADHD, particularly in adults. RSD is a brain-based phenomenon that is likely an innate feature of ADHD. Though the experience of RSD can be painful and even traumatic, it is not thought to be caused by trauma.Just about every person with ADHD experiences rejection sensitivity, says psychiatrist William Dodson, M.D. He says that what triggers this pain is the perception, real or imagined, of being:[Self-Test: Do I Have RSD?]According to Dr.

There is no longer any denying it: our parents and the way they raised us and the way they behave around us have a lasting impact on our lives as a whole. If we are raised by good and loving parents, we have a real chance of leading happy lives, but if our parents are toxic, we can end up enduring much turmoil.It’s a sad fact. And we cannot change who our parents are.

Ready to become awakened? These inspirational Buddha quotes are here to ignite your spirit.

Hannah’s disability doesn’t seem to get her down. Cassidy says that she’s “always happy” and “is excited when you get home.”A post shared by ᗯOᗷᗷᒪY ᕼᗩᑎᑎᗩᕼ

While you may think that you don’t have to worry about such things until your children are older, you should consider the cautionary tale of Samantha Kuberski. According to Virtual Psyche Centre, this little girl is the youngest person in this country to commit suicide.

The school term has ended and my six-year-old son, Arthur, is helping me take care of the animals. I spot Alert, Arthur’s small rooster, sitting near a large rubble bag, perched in a way that makes me wonder. 

“I’m nearing the end of my rope,” said Michelle, a 38-year-old mother of two, to her internist. “I leave and then return to our apartment three times to retrieve everything I’ve forgotten. I don’t plan meals.

In amongst the branches on the tree, there are three bunnies. At first, you will be hard-pressed to find them, but keep looking and remember to think outside of the box.One of the most difficult aspects of this illusion is that the rabbits are hard to differentiate from the buds on the tree. Because of that, you may end up staring at this tree for hours.

information overload is and how to overcome it.You will no longer be stuck staring at your computer screen in frustration when you need to write that proposal for work, put off your workout so you can scroll through “just one more” article on your smartphone, or let social media distract you from all of your household tasks!So, without further ado, here is an overview of what to know about information overload and surefire ways to overcome it. Information overload is the act of learning so much that it hinders you from taking action.For example, maybe you just read countless news articles, white papers, and other sources of information on a certain subject. Or, you listened to a lot of informational podcasts or radio shows and then felt completely inundated with varying perspectives and opinions.The most common manifestation of information overload is “analysis paralysis” in which we get so much information about something that we can’t decide which decision is the best one to make. There are simply too many options brought forth by all of the information you just consumed, so you just think about all of the different avenues without moving forward. Information overload can cause us to become so stressed out that we decide not to make any decision at all (which is in and of itself a decision). Also, according to Psychology Today, “Information overload can lead to real feelings of anxiety, feeling overwhelmed and powerless, and mental fatigue. It can also lead to cognitive issues such as difficulty making decisions or making hasty (often bad) decisions.” Therefore, information overload can be extremely detrimental to our psychological well-being.

ADDitude readers’ favorite fidgets: motion. “Mindless” movements and activities like these stimulate ADHD brains and help them block out distractions, fight boredom, and increase productivity.Fidgeting even makes tedious chores and monotonous tasks tolerable, according to the ADDitude readers who recently shared their go-to fidget activities — from doodling (most mentioned) to counting letters in people’s words (most inventive) — and recommended their favorite fidget toys. Pop It, anyone?Do you knit while watching TV? Chew gum while studying? What fidgeting technique helps you focus? Share your favorite ways to fidget in the Comments section below.“I am a definite phone pacer! I am notorious for getting a few thousand steps in with a longer phone call.” — An ADDitude Reader“Yes! I have a giant box of fidget toys.

positive reinforcement and punishment. The central differences: Children with ADHD are not effectively motivated by promises (of privileges to be earned or lost); and positive reinforcement is particularly powerful, but also ephemeral, in ADHD brains.

love and continue to give it despite anything that happens. It also lies in the self-love you experience when you show it to those around you.Even when it’s hard, showing love is essential if you want to experience it in your life. Give it freely and look for ways to bring joy to other people’s lives.

do matter.Do these things sound like you?Many people stay in situations where they are unhappy or unfulfilled because they’ve already done so much to be in that situation in the first place. If you’re one of these people, you may be a victim of a mindset known as the sunk cost effect. ADVERTISEMENT This effect states that you are likely to stick in negative or difficult situations when you feel you have invested a lot of time, money, or effort into it, as you hope for a positive outcome and don’t want your effort to go to waste.

A bit of background before going into the story of my intense bout of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV): I have fibromyalgia, myalgic encephalitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and borderline personality disorder (BPD). I generally manage my chronic illnesses and mental health quite well — with the usual ups and downs, of course. Having vertigo on top of these conditions reminded me of a few important things.

May 4, 2022Cerebral Inc. will stop writing new prescriptions for controlled substances that treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), such as Adderall and Ritalin, effective May 9, in states where prescribing services exist.

struggled to read, write, and spell. Mentioning “homework” would set in motion a performance packed with tears, pleas, complaints, and meltdowns.Despite our insistence that something was awry, teachers and school counselors reassured us. She was just a “late bloomer.” Our gut instinct disagreed.