ADHD Chatter Bitesize: "Your happiness will increase if you do THIS" - Ned Hallowell Shares New ADHD Management Technique
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Jan 25, 2025 
Ned Hallowell, a Harvard-educated psychiatrist and leading authority on ADHD, shares insights on a groundbreaking technique to boost happiness for those with ADHD. He likens living with ADHD to driving a high-speed sports car, emphasizing the thrill and challenges it presents. Listeners will learn about effective strategies for gaining control and fostering meaningful connections, ultimately transforming their experience with ADHD into one of joy and resilience. Tune in to discover how simple shifts can lead to significant improvements in wellbeing.
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ADHD as a Sports Car
- People with ADHD are like sports cars with fast acceleration but weak brakes.
- This can lead to impulsive behavior and trouble.
Correcting Children with ADHD
- Correct children by saying, "Your brakes are failing you."
- This mechanical analogy removes shame and helps them understand.
Strengthening Brakes
- Strengthen your "brakes" through healthy habits like sleep, exercise, and a good diet.
- Also, consider medication or cerebellar stimulation.