dopamine

Dopamine detoxes are all over social media, with many influencers talking about doing a “five-day dopamine detox” in which they stay away from social media, podcasts, TV, processed food, and other things that feel unhealthy or take up too much of their free time.  The practice, sometimes called dopamine fasting,…

Doing tasks that seem time-consuming or uninteresting is annoying for many people, but it can feel overwhelming for people with ADHD. Self-motivation and organization are skills that are greatly affected by ADHD symptoms, since ADHD causes impaired executive function due to a lack of dopamine in the brain.  Executive function…

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects focus, concentration, and memory, and often causes hyperactive or impulsive behavior. People with ADHD can find tasks like complex projects or deciding between too many choices overwhelming, and often get distracted or find themselves avoiding tasks altogether when faced with stress.  This feeling of overwhelm is…