Internet addiction (IA) has been considered a new psychiatric disorder(1). Based on a study, individuals using the internet excessively and pathologically are at risk of suffering from adverse consequences(2). Such consequences include getting into arguments, fatigue, social isolation, and even functional problems like poor grading in school, marriage failure, and job loss(3). Internet addiction can […]
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Is your child constantly on the move? Maybe they’re just naturally overactive or have a lot of energy! Or it could be something else: attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Whether they have ADHD or not, though, all children can be hyperactive. A child’s hyperactivity may manifest as restlessness, characterized by behaviors such as fidgeting and impulsive actions
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders that affect children and adults(1). The uncertainty brought by the COVID-19 pandemic leaves many people vulnerable, including individuals with ADHD. As a result, they may experience distress and increased behavioral problems. Providing care for those with ADHD can be more challenging at this time
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As an adult with ADHD, you may find that you struggle on a daily basis to manage emotions. Certain circumstances may make you feel out of control and overwhelm you, leading to outbursts or emotional breakdowns. Whether your ADHD diagnosis is recent, or if you’ve been living with it long term, emotional issues are a side
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When you’re a new parent, you often have all sorts of ideas about how your child’s future will look. Most of all, you hope that they’ll live a long and happy life. If your child is diagnosed with ADHD, Anxiety, ASD etc., you have a new range of possibilities to grapple with. Will your child
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), is a condition that often affects kids. This condition causes them to become hyperactive, compulsive, and inattentive. Sadly, this condition also affects older adults. A study about ADHD in adults found that 4.4% of older adults have ADHD. Secondly, the majority of seniors who have ADHD are sometimes diagnosed with
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Ninety-nine percent of teens and adults with ADHD are more sensitive to rejection, and nearly 1 in 3 say it’s the hardest part of living with ADHD. The RSD medical abbreviation stands for Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. Although it is not an official diagnosis, it is the name for the phenomenon where people with ADHD are
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If you suffer from ADHD, you are not alone. The CDC estimates that in the US, 9.4% of children and almost 5% of adults are currently diagnosed with ADHD. Although there is no cure for ADHD, there are several ways to become successful in managing your symptoms with one of the most popular being psychotherapy.
