Living with ADHD: Navigating a World That Doesn’t Always Understand Introduction: When the World Doesn’t Fit Your Brain Living with ADHD can feel like trying to fit into a world that wasn’t designed for you. Maybe you spend your days working twice as hard to keep up, or hiding parts …
Kristen McCLure MSW LCSW ADHD and the Default Mode Network
What is the Default Mode Network (DMN)? The Default Mode Network (DMN) is a network of interconnected brain regions that is most active when the mind is at rest, such as during daydreaming, introspection, or mind-wandering. This network plays a critical role in self-referential thoughts, memory retrieval, and envisioning the …
Understanding the Connection Between Alexithymia and ADHD
Understanding the Link Between Alexithymia and ADHD Alexithymia refers to difficulty in identifying and describing emotions. Initially recognized in the 1970s, it’s now understood as a personality trait impacting both psychological and physical health. Although not classified as a distinct disorder, alexithymia significantly affects emotional processing and regulation in various …