ADHD and the Disorganized Brain

In this episode, we talk about ADHD and what it means from a primitive brain perspective. What does a disorganized brain have in common with the behaviors and challenges associated with ADHD? We talk about all of this as well as what you can do about it. Show Notes:Signs of a disorganized midbrain:

• Tactile sensitivity (think clothing tags and seams of clothes/ socks)

• Sensory seeking - needs to touch everything (if in view, it needs to be touched)

• Cannot sit still (wiggly, fidgety)

• Easily distracted, difficulty staying on task

• Difficulty prioritizing tasks

• Dislikes light physical touch (not the cuddling type)

• Seems always hungry (often thinking about food and when the next meal will be)

• Difficulty making transitions (from sleep to wake or from task to task)

• Tends to fixate on thoughts and is prone to repetition

• Poor verbal articulation (difficulty with the formation and enunciation of words)

• Poor balance and coordination (frequent bumping into things, stumbles, trips, and falls)

• Poor reading comprehension

• Difficulty writing (either holding the pencil or getting thoughts on paper)

• Poor regulation of certain autonomic body functions such as sleep, blood pressure, appetite, body temperature

• Unable to process and understand sounds or distinguish between two similar sounds

• Poor filtering and prioritization of incoming stimuli

Lazy 8 video: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cso0TGArf5j/