Authentically ADHD

Dopamine is a neurochemical associated with rewards [1], [2]. When functioning in a neurotypical brain, dopamine is part of a system that provides a surge of pleasure or good feeling, motivating and reinforcing completing a task.  But, when operating in an ADHD brain, this process is disrupted [1], [2].  Academics are not yet clear on exactly why ADHD brains differ. Possibilities include differences in our dopamine receptors, the dopamine (DAT1), or differences in parts of the brain itself [3]–[6]. But essentially, what these observed differences have resulted in is a general understanding that people with ADHD do not seem to receive the same positive feeling and reinforcement for task completion compared to neurotypicals [2]. This might be why the phrase, "you'll feel better once you've done it," doesn't always work for us. Lets learn about our unique brains and a cool way to check in each month to see where you are at with them.  JOIN FOCUSED: https://ihaveadhdllc.ontralink.com/t?orid=29951&opid=1 SOURCES: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/post/adhd-and-dopamine-five-ways-to-increase-task-motivation  https://www.theminiadhdcoach.com/blog/adhd-executive-function And information from Dr. Russel Barkley, ADHD 2.0 and taking charge of adult ADHD --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/authenticallyadhd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/authenticallyadhd/support