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Navigating the world with ADHD, Autism, and Psychosis.
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2 NOV 2026 · When someone with ADHD forgets an anniversary, interrupts a conversation, or fails to follow through on a promise, their partner may interpret the behavior as evidence that they don't care. Yet the psychological mechanisms behind these behaviors can be considerably more complicated than a lack of affection. This episode explores how ADHD affects attention, working memory, emotional regulation, and romantic attachment, and why couples sometimes become trapped in cycles of criticism, defensiveness, and resentment. We also examine why understanding ADHD can improve relationships without allowing the diagnosis to become an excuse for hurtful behavior.e Ed
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1 NOV 2026 · Millions of people are turning to TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube to understand whether they might have ADHD. While social media has helped people recognize symptoms that were previously overlooked, it has also blurred the distinction between ordinary behavior and clinical disorders. This episode examines why ADHD content feels so personally convincing, how algorithms reinforce self-diagnosis, and what psychologists actually look for when evaluating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. We also explore the psychological consequences of adopting a diagnostic identity before receiving a comprehensive assessment.
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18 OTT 2026 · Why do some individuals act before considering the consequences, even when those consequences are severe? This episode explores the relationship between ADHD, impulse control, emotional dysregulation, and criminal behavior. We examine how executive functioning and reward processing influence decision-making
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15 OTT 2026 · Why do some individuals with ADHD experience criticism, rejection, or disappointment with such overwhelming emotional intensity? This episode explores the relationship between ADHD, emotional impulsivity, inhibitory control, and difficulties regulating emotional responses, examining how executive functioning may influence reactions to perceived rejection. We investigate the growing popularity of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), distinguishing established research on emotional dysregulation from claims that RSD represents a separate psychological condition. Finally, we examine how difficulties with emotional regulation can affect romantic relationships, workplace interactions, and self-esteem without necessarily indicating a distinct psychiatric diagnosis.
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11 OTT 2026 · Why do some adults with ADHD describe feeling calmer after consuming alcohol? This episode examines the relationship between ADHD, impulsivity, emotional regulation, and alcohol use. We explore how temporary relief can reinforce drinking behavior while potentially worsening executive functioning and sleep. Discover why ADHD is associated with an increased risk of problematic alcohol use and what the research reveals about this connection.
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4 OTT 2026 · Parents and teachers increasingly describe children who struggle to read for twenty minutes, finish homework without checking a device, or tolerate even a few minutes of boredom. Research does show an association between heavier screen exposure and attention difficulties, although the evidence does not prove that smartphones or tablets directly cause ADHD. Several large studies have found that children and adolescents with heavier or more problematic digital-media use subsequently report more symptoms of inattention or ADHD. Researchers are also investigating indirect mechanisms involving sleep, constant novelty, reward, and the displacement of activities that require sustained concentration. In this episode, we separate what the research actually shows from the popular claim that screens are simply “destroying” children’s brains.
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29 SET 2026 · Parents have been blaming sugar for hyperactivity for generations, and the connection can seem obvious when a child becomes energetic after birthday cake, candy, or soda. But does sugar actually worsen ADHD symptoms, or are other factors creating the appearance of a connection? In this episode, we separate observation from evidence and examine what research tells us about sugar, attention, and hyperactivity.
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14 SET 2026 · A 2026 review of more than 1.9 million people found higher rates of constipation, IBS, and loss of bowel control among those with ADHD. The link is consistent across several studies but remains an association, not proof of cause. Medication, eating patterns, and gut-brain signaling may all play a role. Clinicians are now being urged to ask about digestive symptoms rather than treat them as an afterthought.
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10 SET 2026 · Hypercuriosity reframes some ADHD behavior as an urgent, impulsive drive to explore rather than a simple inability to focus. The idea is grounded in dopamine-based reward differences and emerging research linking impulsivity to heightened curiosity, though it remains more theory than settled science. Whether it becomes a clinical construct or stays a useful lens, it offers a more compassionate way to understand a mind that won’t stop chasing the next interesting thing.
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8 SET 2026 · large 2026 brain-imaging study of more than 7,000 nine- and ten-year-olds found that the networks supporting focus look the same in kids who struggle—whether or not they carry an ADHD diagnosis. The diagnosis tracked a separate set of connections, not a unique “ADHD attention circuit.” That distinction matters for how we talk to families, write reports, and decide what a label is actually pointing to.
Navigating the world with ADHD, Autism, and Psychosis.
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| Autore | Circle Of Insight Productions |
| Organizzazione | Circle Of Insight Productions |
| Categorie | Salute mentale , Istruzione , Scienze sociali |
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