Why Do Emotions Hit So Hard with ADHD?

Why Do Emotions Hit So Hard with ADHD?

ADD / ADHD

ADHD is most often described in terms of attention, focus, and energy. There is another feature of the picture that has been part of the science for years: emotional dysregulation. How strongly feelings land, how quickly they escalate, and how long they linger. It is...
ADHD Drivers 36% More Likely to Have an Accident

ADHD Drivers 36% More Likely to Have an Accident

ADD / ADHD

Adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are 36% more likely than other adolescent drivers to get into a car accident, according to a study published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics. Previous research has found much higher rates of crash risks for young...
10 Problems That Could Mean Adult ADHD

10 Problems That Could Mean Adult ADHD

ADD / ADHD

A lot of the time it’s not hard to spot ADHD in kids. But adults can have more subtle symptoms. This means many adults struggle with ADHD and may not know they have it. They may not realize that many of the problems they face, including staying organized or being on...