Our perception of time — or lack thereof — lays the foundation for our biggest struggles. As Dr. Russell Barkley explains it, ADHD “disrupts the fabric of time.” And while time feels like it should be a simple concept, ADHD’s time-blindness finds some complicated ways to hurt us. Neurotypical people may wonder, what could be […]
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Derailment, ADHD, & the Pit of Domestic Despair
Toward the end of March, my immune system sabotaged all my good habits. My son brought home a bug that hardly affected him, but — like the evil kid illness it was — gave me 12 days of low-grade fever. I muddled through. Mostly. But I didn’t exercise, hardly set foot in my office, and got off track […]
What you need to know about ADHD, impulsivity, and self-harm
We’ve all made jokes about our ADHD. A little gallows humor can keep us from getting too down on ourselves. But be careful. Impulsivity, time-blindness, and low self-esteem can create the perfect storm — and a potentially life-threatening situation. ADHD has a dark side, and several studies suggest it increases suicide risk as much as […]