Adeel Sarwar

For many, this scenario is rare and manageable. However, for adults with ADHD, these moments of impulsivity are an all-too-common reality, shaping their daily lives and interactions.

As a psychologist, I've had a front-row seat to the profound impacts of lesser-known ADHD manifestations like time blindness and impulsive behavior—two specters that can cast long shadows over patients' personal and professional lives.

When the curtain rises on receiving an ADHD diagnosis, it's akin to being handed a script in a language only partly familiar.

Recent years have witnessed a growing interest in understanding how our gut health may be related to cognitive functions, such as attention span, focus, and impulse control.

While pharmacotherapies, including psychostimulant medications, remain the cornerstone of evidence-based treatment, concerns over side effects and long-term efficacy have led families to explore alternative treatments, including nutritional supplements.

Self-advocacy is about understanding oneself, knowing what kind of support might help, and communicating these needs to others. It empowers people to find solutions to problems that others might not be aware of.

In the intricate dance of the mind, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and anxiety often step on each other's toes.

In a world where our lives intertwine with others in complex networks of relationships, encountering toxic individuals seems almost inevitable.

Drawing inspiration from the insights of Dr. Sabina Dosani, a respected Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, we've distilled a collection of 11 strategic approaches.

Before embarking on the journey of an ADHD assessment, it is crucial to have a foundational understanding of what ADHD entails. Learning about ADHD traits is the first step.