The Sin of Empathy By now, we’ve all heard of one of this year’s most controversial books, “The Sin of Empathy” by Joe Rigney. The bright red book has an eyebrow-raising title, and readers know that it’s bound to cause controversy from...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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