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The Link Between Sensitivity, Stress, and ADHD
1:22:34 - 1:38:02 (15:28)
If you're sensitive and experience stress, you're more likely to develop ADHD symptoms as a way of tuning out. Unlike genetic conditions like muscular dystrophy, ADHD is not inherited as a specific gene, but rather a combination of genes that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
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Sharon Salzberg explains how taking a five minute break to refocus your thoughts and create space between yourself and your beliefs or behaviors can lead to accepting new evidence or proving that other evidence is true.
1:22:34 - 1:24:09 (01:35)
Summary
Sharon Salzberg explains how taking a five minute break to refocus your thoughts and create space between yourself and your beliefs or behaviors can lead to accepting new evidence or proving that other evidence is true.
ChapterThe Link Between Sensitivity, Stress, and ADHD
EpisodeE193: Gabor Mate: The Childhood Lie That’s Ruining All Of Our Lives.
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker discusses the difference between being driven and being dragged in terms of the impact they have on our lives, and the real value of our actions.
1:24:09 - 1:26:25 (02:15)
Summary
The speaker discusses the difference between being driven and being dragged in terms of the impact they have on our lives, and the real value of our actions. He explains that sometimes our work ethic can be positive or negative for us in certain circumstances.
ChapterThe Link Between Sensitivity, Stress, and ADHD
EpisodeE193: Gabor Mate: The Childhood Lie That’s Ruining All Of Our Lives.
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
While certain gene variants increase the likelihood of developing certain diagnoses, no specific gene has been found that determines a particular mental health condition.
1:26:25 - 1:33:54 (07:29)
Summary
While certain gene variants increase the likelihood of developing certain diagnoses, no specific gene has been found that determines a particular mental health condition. Rather, sensitivity to stress and environmental factors during brain development can make one more susceptible to mental health issues, such as ADHD.
ChapterThe Link Between Sensitivity, Stress, and ADHD
EpisodeE193: Gabor Mate: The Childhood Lie That’s Ruining All Of Our Lives.
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The use of medication as a stopgap solution to support a stressed child is deemed appropriate in the short term, however, the real problem may not be with the child but with the stressors in their environment.
1:33:54 - 1:35:38 (01:43)
Summary
The use of medication as a stopgap solution to support a stressed child is deemed appropriate in the short term, however, the real problem may not be with the child but with the stressors in their environment. Providing parents with insight into their child's delicate nature can facilitate positive changes in both the short and long-term.
ChapterThe Link Between Sensitivity, Stress, and ADHD
EpisodeE193: Gabor Mate: The Childhood Lie That’s Ruining All Of Our Lives.
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker shares his personal experience using stimulant medication while writing a book and advises taking breaks from medication on weekends.
1:35:38 - 1:38:02 (02:23)
Summary
The speaker shares his personal experience using stimulant medication while writing a book and advises taking breaks from medication on weekends. He also acknowledges that ADHD can be a challenging condition for those affected and their families.