Understanding ADHD and Aphantasia First, let’s clarify what these conditions are and how they intersect in real life, especially around a phenomenon called maladaptive daydreaming. Inattentive ADHD involves challenges with attention, focus, and working memory—qualities that can affect daily productivity and make it difficult to stay on task. Meanwhile, Aphantasia is the inability to form mental images, so …
It shouldn’t be too surprising that my focus tends to veer into the Inattentive ADHD. On one hand the Hyperactive and Impulsive side of ADHD is relatively well established, with a strong focus on behavioural challenges, but little attention is paid to the internal maelstrom that tends to be our inner world. This journey started out in …
Understanding Anhedonia in ADHDAnhedonia, or the diminished ability to experience pleasure, can be a significant struggle for individuals with ADHD. This experience often arises from the interplay of dopamine dysfunction, executive challenges, and emotional exhaustion. These factors can make it difficult for someone with ADHD to find pleasure in activities, leading to feelings of detachment or …
Understanding Anhedonia and Its Relevance to ADHDHaving recently watched an episode of Father-Offspring Interviews (#31) where Dr Sapolsky is giving insight into SSRI’s, a comment on the role of Anhedonia got me thinking on whether, in the instance of ADHD, Anhedonia is a byproduct of ADHD leading to depression, rather than an independent variable. What follows …
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been primarily studied through the lens of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity. However, a growing body of research, including Goh et al. (2024), emphasizes the role of Emotional Dysregulation and Unawareness (EDU) in ADHD, particularly during the transition to emerging adulthood. This phase, defined as ages 18-29, is marked by increased functional impairment and …
Question posed:Consider studies within the past 3 year window (2021/24 and assess whether this statement is true “The rates of neurodevelopmental disorders are rising exponentially”. Do not use anecdotal literature or non-peer reviewed papers to ensure an accurate assessment. Based on peer-reviewed studies published within the past three years (2021-2023), there is evidence that the reported …