Does Brain Training Work? ADHD Brain Games and Neurofeedback Evaluated

It is a difficult situation when your mother has issues, especially when those issues enter the realm of narcissism. Growing up with a controlling, intrusive, and critical mother can leave you forever changed, even when you are well into adulthood.One of the ways this happens is that through the narcissistic abuse, the narcissist’s daughter begins to become molded into the ‘good daughter’ role. Many calls this the good daughter syndrome because it affects many individuals who have mothers who are narcissists.

Growing up, my parents ran a tight ship. While they weren’t the strictest in the world, they were quite strict, and I often found myself frustrated because I felt like I was being treated unfairly. Fast-forward to now, and I realize my parents did me a favor.However, even if I know as an adult that they did me a favor by being strict, there are some days that I reminisce on how crazy strict my parents were.

I’d moved to Australia just before Christmas in 2001. Beyond the people I’d started working with, I knew nobody as I settled into life in Sydney.  Australians are a pretty friendly bunch, but Christmas was a difficult time period for me to arrive – people naturally tend to withdraw to their close family and friend groups during this time. This left me as an outsider, which was very difficult to deal with.

fall asleep anywhere and at any time, and if you don’t, now you do. It’s me. I am that someone.

When you experience lust, the hypothalamus in your brain stimulates the release of the sex hormones testosterone and estrogen. These hormones drive reproduction, an evolutionary need shared by all living creatures.The next level of romantic love – attraction – involves the brain’s reward center, which produces serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. All these feel-good hormones get released during pleasurable activities like bonding with loved ones and having sex.

Dr. Aya Akkari is one of the coaches that we found this month and we did a little interview with her. She impressed us with her dedication and experience. She experienced a devastating encounter with the so called “glass ceiling” when she was twenty. As a woman and as an ethnic minority, she was limited […]

One of the biggest misconceptions about people who live with disabilities, like myself, is that we don’t have the desire to find love, or we simply just don’t understand what it’s like to be in a relationship, because we’re isolated from society.

“I’m so lucky; everything works out for me.” If you haven’t heard that viral affirmation yet, you must be living under a rock–or maybe you’re just doing something more productive than scrolling on your phone. Either way, you’re missing out on the latest manifestation trend that everyone on TikTok is using to achieve their dream life: Lucky Girl Syndrome. Content creators Laura Galebe (AKA the CEO of the “Memoir Technique”) and Sammy K (AKA the college girl with a flip phone) helped popularize the trend by sharing their personal experiences trying it out.

called “The Future of Time” revealed that 70% of participants are “[spending] more time during the workday absorbing or discussing news coverage compared to a year ago.” Additionally, “[small- to medium-sized business] leaders and enterprise managers alone are on average spending three hours per day reading, watching or listening to national or global news coverage.” In the U.S., the top two concerns are “economic instability/inflation” (79%) and “gun violence” (65%). In addition, 38% of employees in the survey expressed that increased uncertainty in current events is making it hard for them to focus at work. Here’s how leaders are changing their habits and adjusting to their new norms of paying more attention to the news to to uncertain times.For the average person, staying abreast of local, national and international news developments might be a matter of choice and preference.

. We have , and attitude determines choice as choice determines results. You cannot change the seasons, but and take advantage of opportunity when it comes.I am convinced that, as human beings, it is our natural destiny to grow, to succeed, to prosper while we are here.

“Sometimes just being there is enough.” ~Unknown

to the end of the fully in-person office. Some leaders, though, that it will never lose its allure and benefit (cue Elon Musk for Tesla employees last summer). monthly surveys in 2022, 60% of workers say they “hope to find remote opportunities”.

who co-founded the company Quest Nutrition, which was valued at over $1 billion dollars. I have since gone on to co-found .So how did a lazy kid who showed no early promise defy the odds and go on to be successful?The first step was rebuilding my identity by moving from a fixed . Once I stopped caring about being right and started caring about finding the correct answer faster than anyone else, I was able to build a foundation for unlimited growth.

,” Banks says. Right away, she felt Hunter had the ability to see when something was holding her students back, whether it was related to the subject matter in class or external factors outside of the college.Even Banks, who describes herself as “a pretty private person,” soon found herself sharing what was really going on. Her professor had a knack for getting her to open up.

It’s no surprise that both moms and dads bring their own unique strengths and weaknesses to the parenting game. It is for that very reason, that it takes two people to make a baby: both father and mother.While I have found that I am good at emotional support, nurturing, and things of that nature, my husband brings his own skills to the table. We work as a team, and I am thankful for the father that he is to our babies.

Studies have even found that cold water exacerbates sinus congestion and thickens nasal mucus, making breathing difficult.Warm water may seem unappealing, but it offers numerous health benefits for the mind and body. It relaxes the nervous system since your body won’t have to work as hard to heat the water. Also, digestive and circulatory functions improve because hot water expands blood vessels, allowing more oxygen in the body.As you can see, drinking warm lemon water can enhance your health in various ways.

work-from-home perks is not having to pack a lunch or worry about reheating leftovers in the break room. Those days are behind me, and I could not be more relieved.

Not available March 29? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.Intense children exhibit intense, often problematic, behavior with a frequency and severity that impacts everyone.

The editors of ADDitude also recommend:Camp SequoiaPennsburg and New Hope, PA Join our research-based single gender resident camps for ages 7-17, serving ADHD & twice-exceptional kids. Professionals help campers increase Frustration Tolerance and become their best selves through a FUN, active, nurturing camp experience with premier facilities. Michelle Winner’s Social Thinking framework helps grow social aptitudes.Eagle Hill SchoolHardwick, MA Eagle Hill runs a five-week in-person summer session for students ages 10-16.  With three programs to choose from, Eagle Hill’s summer session blends the experience of a classic summer camp with our unique approach to educating diverse learners.

I played a simple yet rousing guessing game recently that I kept thinking would be great for my students with ADHD and other learning differences.The game has many versions and names, including “Who Am I?” and Guess the Famous Person. We simply know it as the Tape Game. It’s sort of like HedBanz, but also a bit like Twenty Questions.

Before I moved into my new flat, I exchanged numbers with a neighbor who lives with her partner. They’re a lovely couple, and I was excited about having them as potential friends.She told me it was fine to message her with “any questions at all,” so I fired off a few, such as “Where are the gas meters?” and “What should I budget for monthly bills?” In return, I offered to help them with paperwork for their start-up. Since we all work from home, I asked if they wanted to occasionally “body double” with me.Then, a month after I moved in, my neighbor blocked me.

Is ADHD caused by birth trauma? Do prenatal complications increase a child’s risk for ADHD? What role do exposures during pregnancy and infancy play in the development of ADHD? These are all important — and difficult-to-answer — questions about the causes of ADHD that parents ask frequently.From lead exposure and maternal stress during pregnancy to low birth weight, the list of prenatal and perinatal risk factors associated with ADHD seems to grow longer and longer with ongoing research. But there is much left to learn.

If someone you know is dealing with depression, it can be difficult to know how to help. It’s important to remember that depression is a complex illness and that it can take time for people to get the right kind of help. Here are some tips on how you can support a loved one who […]

Drinking alcohol every-once-in-awhile isn’t bad. However, if you start drinking too frequently, it might affect your liver, kidney, and heart health to some extent. But, let’s be honest.

taking frequent breaks can help you regain focus and motivation for your work. Below, we’ll delve into the groundbreaking study on why taking periodic daily walks is essential.Most office workers probably already take breaks during the workday to refill a water bottle or grab a snack.

Balance…it requires an equal distribution of value between two or more subjects to maintain steady composure and equitable proportionality.Balance is used in the workplace to describe many components that are important to maintaining a successful business.Examples of this include finances, production, and time. However, one of the most popular applications of the word “balance” used by managers everywhere is the ideology of employees maintaining a good “work/life” balance in order to positively separate their personal lives from their work lives in an effort to improve the individual wellbeing of each employee on the payroll.Did you hear it? In our efforts to improve our work cultures as leaders, did we just try to convince our employees that their families, mental health, physical recovery from the work week, overall wellness, and enjoyment of their lives should be “balanced” with their work?Are we asking our people to value the job the same way they value their time with their children or taking the time to do the things that make them happy? Should those elements of life be equal and “balanced”?This toxic ideology manifests itself in trending phrases that are overused by managers every day in businesses everywhere, such as: our team is like a family.That is, needless to say, kind of weird.“Balance is not better time management, but better boundary management.

Q: “My teen with ADHD will enter high school in the fall. How can I help him prepare for the academic demands and higher expectations in 9th grade?”Ninth grade is a big leap for kids with ADHD, whose emotional maturity and executive functioning may lag a few years behind that of their neurotypical peers.

The ADHD effect on romantic relationships is substantial. Though often thrilling and fulfilling, ADHD relationships are invariably influenced by the condition's symptoms and traits — from emotional dysregulation to difficulty focusing.

In one of my earliest memories, I’m at a restaurant with my parents talking excitedly about something, only to be sharply shushed. “Listen!” my parents say to me. “Do you hear anyone else talking as loudly as you are?”It was the first time I learned that I was expected to behave like everyone else, and that I was falling short at that.

We’ve heard the buzz about brown noise — or sounds we associate with white noise, but with a lower and deeper pitch — like thunder or strong winds. The hashtag #brownnoise has garnered millions of views on TikTok, with some people saying it promotes calm and concentration in ADHD brains.ADDitude asked Joel Nigg, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and a professor in the departments of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Oregon Health & Science University, to explain the science.Q: We’ve heard about white noise, but now brown noise is having a moment. People say it helps them to focus and relax, and even lulls them to sleep. What’s the science or theory behind why brown noise seems to work?Studies on ADHD and brown noise are few and far between.

February 4, 2023ADHD is a stronger predictor of depression and anxiety in adults than is autism spectrum disorder, according to a new study that suggests patients with attention deficit hyperactive disorder are more likely that autistic patients to experience “internalizing problems” like mood disorder. The study, led by researchers at the University of Bath and published in Scientific Reports, underscores the importance of screening for comorbid conditions in adults with ADHD.

Let’s face it: planning and preparing meals is a full-time job. That’s the way it feels, at least, and some people do make a career out of it! Nutritious, balanced meals require thoughtful planning and focus. At the end of a long day, finding time for the grocery store or maintaining motivation in the kitchen can be mentally draining.

The ADHD brain exhibits a need for extraordinary stimulation, which heightens the risk for alcohol and substance misuse, especially among people with untreated ADHD.1 Substance use disorder is among the most problematic co-occurring conditions for people with ADHD. Some researchers speculate that up to a quarter of people with addiction issues have undiagnosed ADHD.2Substance use disorder (SUD) usually begins in adolescence or early adulthood.

The most common and widely understood ADHD comorbidities are anxiety and depression. But many adults with ADHD are also living with physical health conditions that seriously complicate their ADHD symptom management, and vice versa.We recently asked ADDitude readers: Do you have any physical health conditions that make it difficult to care for yourself and your ADHD? Have they been exacerbated or even caused by inconsistent or delayed treatment due to ADHD symptoms? Click the link above to add your comments.“I have asthma and migraines. I get so overwhelmed or overwork myself due to my ADHD.

Trisha and John Herrity had already raised their own four children when they assumed custody of their six-month-old grandson, Justin, and, later, his younger brother, Brian. Substance abuse prevented the boys’ parents from caring for them.

A teacher’s negative comments about a student’s performance rarely motivate the child to do better. It’s quite likely, rather, that this criticism will anger and upset the child and the child’s parents.When this happens, how should parents communicate effectively without putting the teacher on the defensive? More broadly, how can we solve problems without others immediately disagreeing or rejecting what we have to say?First, ask yourself these two questions:Goals can be easily derailed if the words we use to communicate these goals elicit resistance rather than cooperation.

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Not available March 1? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.This webinar is Part Two in a series. Part One is available for replay at https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/anger-management-outbursts-adhd-triggers/ADHD brings with it strong emotions — but few tools for managing those emotions in ways that feel good.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and substance use disorders (SUD) overlap considerably. About a quarter of adults with SUD have ADHD, and individuals with ADHD are three times more likely to develop a SUD.12 What’s more, SUD is often more severe in individuals with ADHD.3Research confirms that ADHD treatment (i.e., stimulant medication) drastically improves symptoms of both conditions and outcomes for patients with ADHD and SUC.

Unique challenges can sink a marriage when one or both partners have ADHD.Here, our relationship experts provide solutions for common problems when one or both partners have ADHD and offer guidance for creating healthy and enduring bonds.Q: “My spouse has ADHD. How can I handle their mood changes, impulsivity, and anger outbursts?”When our partners are dysregulated, it’s often quite difficult to stay calm in the moment. We might hear hurtful or provocative things, or endure behaviors related to anger or frustration, like slamming doors or throwing objects.

January 27, 2023ADHD prescriptions and medication use among 12th grade patients hit an all-time high last year, according to a new study that found 15% of high school seniors reported stimulant or non-stimulant ADHD medication use in 2022 compared to 11% in 2021. The annual Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) attributed this 36% increase in ADHD medication use to “more stress” or attention issues made “more salient to their parents” during the pandemic’s lockdowns and remote learning.1The legal, or medically supervised, use of ADHD medication was “one of the few substances with increasing prevalence during the pandemic,” according to the report, which found that lifetime use had increased for 8th, 10th, and 12th graders in 2022.

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You were determined to choose your New Year’s resolutions with care and to keep them this time. You had a plan, you had the motivation, you were off to a great start.

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Not available February 23? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.Do you question whether to disclose to your employer that you have ADHD, autism, a learning disorder, a chronic condition, or another so-called “invisible disability?” Do you worry that disclosing an impairment might affect your job security or make you feel disconnected from your colleagues? When you’re interviewing for a job, do you know how best to gauge whether an organization will fit your needs?Many employees expend considerable emotional energy hiding their disabilities from colleagues and bosses in every interaction at work, in every meeting, and when toiling away side-by-side.

The right summer camp experience pushes kids in all the right directions — toward new friendships, new challenges, and new perspectives. In my experience, camp can be a tremendous confidence builder for kids with ADHD, who may otherwise automatically say “no” to anything unfamiliar.