![]() Bessel Van der Kolk’s work on the developmental impact of childhood trauma speaks volumes. The other part must be attributed to differences in environment, especially the social environment. The difference in results that arise from identical treatments is only partially explained by genetics. I believe that ADD can be better understood if we examine people’s lives, not only bits of DNA. It doesn’t touch upon the desperation to get away from oneself and the futility of all attempts to do so. It doesn’t touch upon the learned helplessness acquired from a long history of screwing up. ![]() The list doesn’t touch upon the anxiety that develops from constantly expecting to let yourself and others down. The list of symptoms and signs makes very little room for the emotional impact of poor time management, poor attentional control, lack of follow-through, impulsive behavior, and constant restlessness. I’ve noticed this in discussing the symptoms with doctors, even those who specialize in treating the condition. The DSM … defines attention deficit disorder by its external features, not by its emotional meaning in the lives of individual human beings. On the surface, addictive or self-destructive behavior seems illogical but if we focus its benefits, few though they may be, we will be able to unlock the mystery of the behavior and put ourselves in a position to change it. We just need to look a little deeper to find it. There is a purpose to all behavior and feelings. It is impossible to understand addiction without asking what relief the addict finds, or hopes to find, in the drug or the addictive behaviour. Gabor Mate, bestselling author of “ Scattered Minds“, “When the Body Says No”, “ In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts”, and co-author of “Hold on to Your Kids”. ![]() In no particular order, I present 10 of my favourite pieces of wisdom from Dr. ![]()
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