Does everything on your to-do list feel urgent and important? Does listing all your tasks feel overwhelming and counterproductive? Prioritization is amongst the most important of the executive function skills. Organizing tasks based on their importance asks us to keep the big picture in mind, and not lose the forest for the trees. The effectiveness […]
Dr. Isaiah Crum M.D. is a board-certified psychiatrist in New York City specializing in the mental health of young professionals. He grew up in a community that treated a fast, curious mind as a problem to be corrected. He became a psychiatrist anyway, making his life’s work out of what others once called his flaw. […]
My entire life, I believed two things about myself: I was anxious, and I needed to try harder. Try harder to stay organized, to remember friends’ birthdays, and to bring muffins for Teacher Appreciation Day. Try harder to stop losing my keys and my train of thought. Try harder to stay focused and stay in […]
Society expects a man to be strong, stoic, tireless, independent, and unshakeable. Many of us, especially men with ADHD, have followed that script straight into burnout, resentment, and emotional shutdown. The world teaches us that masculinity is measured by the burdens we carry without complaint, the hard work we do without resting, and the silence […]
Dr. Isaiah Crum M.D. is a board-certified psychiatrist in New York City specializing in the mental health of young professionals. He grew up in a community that treated a fast, curious mind as a problem to be corrected. He became a psychiatrist anyway, making his life’s work out of what others once called his flaw. […]
In This Article The Lows of ADHD I Thought I Hated My ADHD Life with ADHD: Next Steps Sometimes I really hate my ADHD. I hate how it makes me perfectionistic, stubborn, and inattentive. Or how it makes me unable to sit still and prone to attempt too many things at once. Yet sometimes (and […]
In This Article A Minimalist Lifestyle with AuDHD Underconsumption Core Looks Different for Us Minimalism and Neurodivergence: Next Steps I own two television remotes; ten pairs of the same ultrasoft leggings; eight very soft, very warm cashmere scarves in vibrant colors; four sets of prescription eyewear (including one pair of sunglasses); two identical pairs of […]
In This Article Autism Parent Burnout: Navigating Aggression and Explosive Moments Parenting Sometimes Hurts But Doesn’t Erase Our Love Autism Parenting: Next Steps Some days, parenting leaves marks you can actually see: bruises on your arms, scratches that sting for hours, soreness that lingers long after the tears have stopped. I never imagined this part […]
Our guest today, Vicki Christensen in her own words: I am passionate about advocating for families of special needs children through the IEP process always with a child-centered approach. Equally important is educating parents/guardians on the rights of a person with a disability and on communication strategies to allow for a positive and open relationship […]
Our guest today, Chris Douglas is the founder of Big Red Dog Marketing with degrees in Applied Psychology from UNC-Charlotte and an MBA from East Carolina University. With over 15 years of experience in Marketing Technology, Local SEO, and Email Marketing, he’s passionate about helping startups and small businesses scale and reach their potential. A […]
I was in my early 50s, employed full-time, and a single mother. I was attending college to retrain for a new career. I kayaked, walked, and went to the gym. I was socially competent. I held everything together with capability, drive, and a fullness of life that I never once questioned. I was diagnosed with […]
In my ADHD assessment practice, I’ve noticed a troubling pattern: clients coming to me seeking a second opinion after receiving an evaluation that concluded one or more of the following:“ADHD diagnosis is inconclusive.”“Insufficient evidence of symptoms before age 12.”“Presentation better explained by anxiety or mood.” And, more often than not, the client is Black or […]
