Attention Talk Radio

ADHD: Managing Food, Diet, and Eating, Part 1: Setting the Stage

Apr 6, 2022
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INSIGHT

Two-Level ADHD Brain Model

  • The brain has two systems: a motivational emotional system and an executive functioning system.
  • ADHD impairs executive function, making internal thinking difficult and uncomfortable.
INSIGHT

Externalize Thinking For ADHD

  • Thinking inside your head is often difficult for people with ADHD.
  • They need to externalize thoughts by writing or talking to manage executive tasks like planning.
ADVICE

Honor What You Will Do

  • Accept your limits by acknowledging what you should do versus what you will do.
  • This mindset frees you from shame and opens up possibilities for realistic alternatives.
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