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What is AD/HD? (Besides a Constant Battle Between Chaos and Brilliance):

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AD/HD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental condition, which is a fancy way of saying some of us were just born with brains that operate at warp speed—sometimes in circles. It’s generally considered genetic, meaning if your child has AD/HD and you find yourself regularly losing your phone while you’re talking on it… well, you might want to get checked out too.

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The symptoms of AD/HD stem from what’s called executive functioning deficits—which basically means the brain’s “project manager” took an extended coffee break. Instead of processing tasks in a neat, logical order, everything just kind of… happens all at once.

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Think of it like trying to clean your house, but instead of finishing one room at a time, you start vacuuming, then notice the laundry, then remember you left a half-eaten snack somewhere, and suddenly you’re watching YouTube videos about the history of vacuum cleaners. That’s AD/HD in action.

 

Common Signs of AD/HD (aka, The Brain on Shuffle Mode):

🌀 Can’t sit still – Either wiggling in a chair, pacing around, or just feeling like there’s an internal motor running at full speed.

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🌀 Boredom strikes fast – Especially during anything that isn’t hyper-interesting (but somehow, a deep dive into Minecraft strategy or obscure animal facts? Hours of focus).

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🌀 Task Hopping Pro – Starts one thing, jumps to another, suddenly doing three at once, yet somehow nothing is done.

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🌀 Detail Management = Nonexistent – Instructions? Deadlines? Tiny but crucial details? Gone with the wind.

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🌀 Forgetfulness – “I’ll remember that” is the greatest lie told by an AD/HD brain.

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🌀 Losing Things (A Lot) – Like keys, homework, shoes, and occasionally, the will to be organized.

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🌀 Memory Wipe in Progress – Walks into a room and forgets why. Opens a new tab and forgets what for. Sends their kid to get socks, finds them playing with LEGOs instead.

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🌀 Follow-Through Fails – Clothes next to the laundry basket. Trash on the counter instead of in the bin. Close, but no cigar.

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🌀 Impulse Level: Zero Chill – Interrupts conversations, blurts out random thoughts, buys unnecessary items because "it seemed like a good idea."

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🌀 Big Feelings, Big Reactions – Small frustrations can turn into major meltdowns in 0.2 seconds.

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🌀 Debating Champion (Whether They’re Right or Not) – Sometimes known as arguing for sport.

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🌀 Poor Social Radar – Struggles to read the room, overshares personal stories, or keeps talking long after people have mentally checked out.

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🌀 Overeats, Undereats, Over-Sleeps, Under-Sleeps – Basically, balance is not the strong suit.

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🌀 Hyperfocus Superpower – Will procrastinate everything, but suddenly obsessively work on something interesting for hours without blinking.

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🌀 Feels “Lazy” (But Isn’t!) – The brain wants to go, but the executive function is on strike.

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🌀 Poor Social Radar – Talks too much, stands too close, or overshares way too soon.

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🌀 Compulsive Behaviors – This is the sneaky part of AD/HD. The brain craves stimulation, so fidgeting, nail-biting, hair-twirling, skin-picking, chewing on pens, or tapping on things can feel weirdly necessary. It’s like an itch that has to be scratched—except sometimes that itch is reorganizing their bookshelf at 2 AM.

 

​Treatment: The Ice Skates You Didn’t Know You Needed

A great friend once told me, AD/HD without treatment is like walking on ice with shoes. Some people may fall, lose their balance, or slip. Others may stay on their feet but walk slowly and ineffectively. No matter your barriers, wouldn't you rather have ice skates? -- Dr. Erin Fallucca. 

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Managing AD/HD isn’t about "fixing" it—it’s about understanding how your brain works and setting it up for success.

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Treatment options include:

✔ Medication (A little brain boost to get that executive function back in gear.)

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✔ Therapy (Because emotions and impulse control don’t just regulate themselves.)

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✔ Executive Function Coaching (For mastering the art of planning, organizing, and actually finishing what you start.)

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Final Thoughts:

You’re not broken, you’re just wired differently!

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AD/HD isn’t one-size-fits-all. Some kids are the bouncing-off-the-walls type, while others are the daydreamers who look focused but don’t retain a single word. Some adults are energetic and successful but forget their wallet at home daily. Others are drowning in unfinished projects.

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But the good news? Support exists, treatment works, and no—you’re not just “lazy.”

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Call today and let’s get those skates laced up!