ADHD and Me: When will I feel normal?

ADHD and Me: When will I feel normal?

3 years ago

One of the main misunderstandings about ADHD assessment and therapy is that there is a state that one reaches when you feel totally normal , balanced, able to focus, and free of distraction and attention problems. Unfortunately the reality is otherwise, as I often remind my patients. To me, ADHD is not a disease to be fixed but a condition or propensity towards a pattern of brain functioning that needs to be managed. There are aspects of an ADHD brain that are helpful in day-to-day functioning such as intuitiveness, excitement, eagerness, warmth and genuineness. The goal of the treatment, both psycho-therapeutically and with medication, is to address the problematic aspects of ADHD. The clinical question then is to balance treatment versus potential side effects from medications, and determine what kind of psychological stance will be the endpoint to the goals of therapy. This is something that requires patience, education, acceptance, and commitment to goals that are both immediate and long-term. An existential spiritual center or perspective on life also reminds essential for the best outcome.

Spirituality and mental health
Spirituality and mental health
2 years ago

Spirituality can play a role in mental health by providing individuals with a sense of purpose, meaning, and connection to something greater than themselves. Studies have...

Self Observation and ADHD
Self Observation and ADHD
3 years ago

One of the most detrimental approaches to evaluation and management of ADHD, especially in adults, is to have a fixed disease mode...

Can OCD and ADHD occur in the same person?
Can OCD and ADHD occur in the same person?
2 years ago

Yes, it's possible for a person to have both attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) at the same time. These are separat...