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Are ADHD people impulsive? What other issues can a lack of impulse control cause? The most clear-cut symptom of adult ADHD is the inability to consciously avoid impulsive actions or to know how to appropriately respond to situations. For example, knowing when not to speak during a conversation when your impulse may be to interrupt someone else. Let’s look at the science behind impulsive behavior in people with ADHD.
Why do some patients go into illness denial? How can doctors convince psychosomatic patients that they have a real medical condition? One major challenge in treating mindbody disorders is getting the patient to accept their diagnosis. This is because, like many doctors, patients usually believe that pain must be the result of a problem with the body. Here’s how to help patients accept a psychosomatic disorder diagnosis.
Why do politics divide people? How much of an effort should you make to understand someone’s life story? If you truly want to get to know someone, you have to stop assuming they come from a similar background as you. David Brooks considers it vital to learn to look at others and appreciate the depth and merit of their perspective. Keep reading to learn more about why understanding different perspectives is important.
Do you have a plan for the future? Is being wealthy something you want to achieve? Without a clear goal in mind to guide you, your energy will be directionless, no matter how well you cultivate it. Simon Alexander Ong says it’s important to clarify your goal, how to turn your dreams into an actionable plan, and how to frame your feelings toward wealth. Discover how to envision your future with the help of a clear plan.
Why do people with ADHD have trouble judging time? How does time blindness affect even the little things in life? People with ADHD may have an impaired relationship with time. Dr. Russell A. Barkley discusses how ADHD affects your sense of the present, the past, and the future, as well as how that can impact your everyday life. Find out how time blindness in ADHD happens.
Why is getting to know someone so vital to our well-being? How can you improve your moral character and society at the same time? According to David Brooks, there are two reasons why getting know people is important. Knowing other people is a moral act that helps us develop our character as individuals, and it’s also a social act that can help us reverse negative changes in the modern world. Let’s take a closer look at both of these ideas.
Do affirmations actually work? How can you adopt a mindset that radiates positive energy? While you’re envisioning what you want to achieve in the future, you need to think about what’s standing in your way. To overcome these blocks, you may find that writing affirmations will help. Find out how to write affirmations for yourself to get around mental blocks.
Which higher functions does ADHD impair? How does ADHD affect your internal dialogue? Weakened inhibitions, a spotty memory, and an impaired sense of time aren’t ADHD’s only symptoms. Dr. Russell A. Barkley says there are several other mental functions that ADHD hinders in adults. Keep reading to learn about ADHD impairments that are challenging for adults.
Do you feel like you don’t know the people around you very well? Do you want to know how to understand people better? While learning to know other people is crucial, David Brooks acknowledges that it takes a lot of time and effort to cultivate this skill. But he contends that anybody can learn to know others by mastering three skills. Let’s examine each of these skills in more detail so you can learn how to practice them.
Do you know how to stay persistent with your goals? What are ways to take action on things you really want to achieve? You’ll inevitably run into challenges on your way toward success. Optimizing your energy can help you persist through hardships and adapt to meet your struggles. Continue reading to see how you should take action and be persistent on your journey.