by Martin Altman | Oct 16, 2025 | ADHD, Advice, Anxiety Management, Autism
Do You Experience Sensory Overload? Did you ever hear a certain sound that bothered you greatly in a way that didn’t seem to make sense but that you also couldn’t describe? I have, and I think almost everyone has. Some sounds are widely recognized as atrocious, like...
by Martin Altman | Aug 26, 2025 | ADHD, Advice, Anxiety Management
Understanding ADHD ADHD is something a person is born with, and it can make those of us who have it more likely to make mistakes. Consequently, we can also become very sensitive to rejection over time. When this sensitivity to rejection significantly impacts our mood...
by Martin Altman | Aug 5, 2025 | ADHD, Advice, Autism, Relationship
Can I Talk About Sex in Therapy? I’ve been a therapist who helps adults with ADHD for about 15 years now. I can tell you without a doubt that sex is one of the most common topics that clients with ADHD want to talk about in therapy. And, rightly so! Sex is...
by Martin Altman | Jul 21, 2025 | ADHD, Advice, Anxiety Management
ADHD Paralysis Definition ADHD paralysis is a term given to the total lack of motivation that a person with ADHD feels when overwhelmed. This phenomenon is one of the most common things that holds my clients back from being more productive. It’s a real thing...
by Martin Altman | Jul 13, 2025 | ADHD, Anxiety Management
What is ADHD Emotional Flooding? ADHD emotional flooding occurs when our feelings overwhelm our brains and take over all the bandwidth we normally have for logical thought. An emotional flood is like a tidal wave of feelings that can temporarily consume our whole...
by Martin Altman | May 28, 2025 | ADHD, Advice, Anxiety Management
When Pressure Boils Over Have you ever been really mad? Let’s look at the relationship between anger pressure and ADHD. I’m talking about the kind of anger that comes from months—maybe years—of built-up frustration. Sometimes it explodes in a fiery outburst....
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