impulsivity

Livin’ on the Edge: Stories of ADHD Adrenaline Rushes

“When I get to engage in an adrenaline-filled experience, like jumping off a 40-foot cliff, I take...

Do you find it validating or insulting that a new theory suggests ADHD traits, such as impulsivity...

“Neurotypical people tend to notice our mistakes, not the slips and blips we stop ourselves fr...

“Taking risks is part of my ADHD and propensity to push against limits. Riding my motorcycle gives me...

ADHD impulsivity in real life may manifest as impulse buying, unsafe driving, rash communication, and...

ADHD impulsivity can have a frustrating and even serious impact on adult life. If your impulsiveness...

A recent string of first dates has revealed inescapable truths about my trickiest ADHD symptoms, and...

“I am a life-long anti-villain. I always mean good, but sometimes things go terribly wrong and I hurt...

Before I reacted, I drew in a breath and paused — the way I was trying to teach my impulsive child to...

“I love tidiness, order, and a slow, methodical approach. They love to push the limits, combine...

Impulse buying and a disinterest in organization can cause a great deal of frustration (and financial...

Before our wedding, my wife and I enrolled in a dance class. In the process, I learned to tango — and...