Executive functions

ADHD & Self-Sabotage

  Understanding the Root to Move Forward Differently What Is Self-Sabotage? Self-sabotage isn’t a “lack of willpower.” It is a set of often unconscious mechanisms (avoidance, perfectionism, task-switching, procrastination) that activate to protect us from pain: fear of rejection, shame, fear of failure… These patterns frequently take root in childhood—in how we were seen and

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ADHD & Cannabis

What you should really know. Many people with ADHD say cannabis helps them relax or sleep better. Yet according to Dr. Roberto Olivardia (Harvard Medical School), its effects on the ADHD brain can be more harmful than they seem. Key facts: Cannabis impairs executive functions — planning, focus, and working memory. It disrupts dopamine regulation,

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