For a long time, the model of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has been a neurodevelopmental disorder that starts in childhood. Neurodevelopmental simply means an abnormality that affects how your brain develops. As a reminder, the symptoms of ADHD are inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Executive dysfunction is often associated with ADHD. The expected course of ADHD […]
How Trauma Changes Your Thinking
I talked in a previous video about how trauma affects how you store memories. Traumatic experiences can also affect how you perceive things and cause you to have what we call cognitive distortions. These distortions are especially present in people who develop post-traumatic stress disorder from an event, but you don’t need to have that […]
When To Talk To Your Doctor About Tricyclic Antidepressants
Depression can be a debilitating condition, but for some people, tricyclic antidepressants may be a better option. In this video, I talk about the pros and cons of tricyclic antidepressants and how they may be a better choice for some people. Reference: Hillhouse TM, Porter JH. A brief history of the development of antidepressant drugs: […]
How To Talk To The Person With ADHD
Here is a tip to better communicate with the person who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Even if you don’t know if the person you’re speaking with has ADHD, this can still help you keep people’s attention. The tip is to start with the point, then explain or give more details afterward. You may […]
Why Am I So Anxious?
Anxiety is everywhere. We all experience it to some degree. But there’s anxiety symptoms, anxiety disorders and anxious personalities and temperaments. Where do you fall on this spectrum? I have the answer for you in my new book Why Am I So Anxious? Powerful Tools for Recognizing Anxiety and Restoring You Peace. Here’s what’s in […]
What Is Window Of Tolerance
Stress affects people in different ways. How it affects you depends on your emotional and frustration tolerance. Dr. Daniel Siegal, a psychiatrist, expanded on this concept with his construct of the window of tolerance. He described window of tolerance as an ideal zone where when you’re faced with stressful situations, you’re able to cope with […]