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ADHD Isn’t a Deficit of Attention, It’s a Difference in Regulation
The name ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is honestly… not great. It suggests that people with ADHD lack attention. In reality, most people with ADHD don’t have too little attention — they have variable control over attention, focus, impulses, emotions, and energy.

Casie Johnson-Taylor, LMFT
Feb 63 min read


ADHD and Motivation: The Brain’s Favorite Plot Twist
Struggling to get started or stay motivated is one of the biggest challenges for ADHDers. What’s wild (and all-too-familiar) is how ADHD brains can be super motivated—just about the wrong things . The issue isn’t laziness or lack of desire; it’s a mismatch. Executive function struggles mean that unless something really captures your attention, your brain just might say, “Nah, let's scroll more,” even if you care deeply about the outcome. That powerful connection to a task ha

Casie Johnson-Taylor, LMFT
Aug 22, 20253 min read
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