Staying motivated can feel like climbing a mountain when you’re living with ADHD. One moment, you’re bursting with energy, and the next, it’s like all your drive just vanished. Prefer to listen rather ...

Dopamine is the neurotransmitter most linked to ADHD. Dopamine insufficiency in regions of the brain associated with self-control (via a suite of skills known as the executive functions) is documented ...

Do you have a tough time getting unstructured projects at work or school completed on time? Many people with ADHD can manage smaller tasks that are concrete and uncomplicated. But, when faced with ...

Motivation can be one of the hardest challenges for people with ADHD. Tasks you want to do may still feel impossible to begin, and everyday responsibilities can drain your energy faster than they ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder ...