Recently, a client I had not seen for nearly a decade reached out and asked me to write about emotional dysregulation in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). When I asked why, she lamented, “Had I known earlier about the pain and suffering of emotional dysregulation in ADHD, I would still be in the meaningful relationships...
According to the Oxford Dictionary, impatience is defined as the feeling of annoyance with someone or something, particularly when a wait is prolonged. Although impatience is a natural human emotion, frequent occurrences could signal a deeper issue. It’s essential to approach impatience with understanding and empathy. Why, you might ask? Conditions like ADHD, depression, adverse...
By Lambert Oigara, Consultant Clinical Psychologist Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most misconstrued mental health conditions. Misconceptions and myths continue to mislead people’s views about the condition, which, if managed effectively, can avert confusion in many people’s lives. If not well managed, women living with undiagnosed or misdiagnosed ADHD lead a...
