You can’t focus. You start one thing, get distracted by another, and suddenly realize you’ve accomplished neither. You forget why you walked into a room. You read the same paragraph three times. You procrastinate on something you genuinely want to get...
Part 2 of our “Why Am I So Sensitive?” series In Part 1 of this series, we explored how nervous system learning, childhood experiences, and early relationships can shape emotional sensitivity. But that is only one possible explanation. Many people who...
Many people assume that difficulty focusing means they have ADHD. Sometimes they do. But ADHD is not the only reason people struggle with concentration, attention, task completion, and mental clarity. If you have ever found yourself reading the same paragraph three...
You know exactly what needs to be done. The dishes need washing. The email needs answering. The bill needs paying. The phone call needs returning. Yet instead of taking action, you find yourself sitting motionless, scrolling on your phone, staring out the...
Understanding ADHD and Anxiety in Children ADHD is one of the most common childhood diagnoses. Anxiety is also increasingly recognized in children. But these two conditions often overlap in ways that can be confusing. A child who can’t focus may be distracted by...
