I was inspired to write this article after watching a YouTube video on the topic, where the host has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder<\/a><\/span> (ADHD). Since watching the video, I had a client who had both depression and ADHD, yet wasn’t aware of what a dopamine menu was due to a lack of ADHD support. Thus, I suggested they try creating one, and because of this series of events, you now have this wonderful article to read on the topic.<\/p>\n

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What Is ADHD<\/h2>\n

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ADHD is characterised by symptoms such as trouble concentrating, overactivity, and impulsiveness that are age-inappropriate, persistent, and pervasive (Sonuga-Barke et al.<\/a><\/span>, 2013). The majority of people diagnosed with ADHD are in childhood, and there is a possibility for improvement with age (NHS<\/a><\/span>).<\/p>\n

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According to the CDC<\/a><\/span>, someone with ADHD might daydream a lot, forget or lose things a lot, make careless mistakes or take unnecessary risks, have a hard time resisting temptation, and have trouble waiting for their turn.<\/p>\n

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Although ADHD is known for how it can cause problems with concentration, it can also cause people with ADHD to become hyper-focused. This is where they’ll become intensely focused on a single task or project (ADDitude<\/a><\/span>), such as a hobby<\/a><\/span>. Although WebMD<\/a><\/span> states this isn’t an official symptom.<\/p>\n

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