Understanding ADHD Consistency - Why is it so difficult?

Powerful Possibilities: Struggling with Consistency in ADHD

In this episode, ADHD coach Katherine discusses the issue of consistency for adults living with ADHD and shares various strategies to play with. Katherine had added relevant studies and references below, addressing the neurological reasons behind inconsistency in ADHD diagnosed adults. She suggests adopting new perspectives, like giving yourself an 'A' and focusing on incremental change towards long-term goals. She also suggests using habit stacking and self-regulation techniques. A segment on the attendant benefits of medication for ADHD is included, emphasizing its contribution towards stabilizing attention, improving executive function, and reducing variability in performance. The podcast concludes by underscoring the benefits of community and support from fellow ADHD diagnosed individuals.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:09 Understanding Consistency and ADHD

02:03 Importance of Consistency in Different Aspects of Life

04:21 Challenges of ADHD and Consistency

06:23 Strategies for Managing Consistency with ADHD

09:49 Understanding the Role of Self-Regulation and Time Management

13:17 Exploring Habit Stacking and Behavioral Modification Techniques

15:15 Role of Medication in Achieving Consistency

15:50 The Impact of Medication on ADHD

18:16 Reframing the Idea of Consistency

18:38 The Strategy of Giving Yourself an 'A'

24:36 The Power of Self-Compassion and Understanding

25:19 Changing the Narrative: From Inconsistency to Power

27:18 Practical Strategies for Managing ADHD

29:29 The Power of Community and Support

30:16 Conclusion: Embracing the Powerful Possibilities of ADHD

"Memantine in the Treatment of Executive Function Deficits in Adults With ADHD"](https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1087054714538656)

"Occupational Status Is Compromised in Adults With ADHD and Psychometrically Defined Executive Function Deficits"](https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1087054714564622)

Atomoxetine Effects on Executive Function as Measured by the BRIEF-A in Young Adults with ADHD: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study"](https://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0104175)

"A New Understanding of ADHD in Children and Adults: Executive Function Impairments"](https://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9780203067536)

Ceceli, Ahmet O., Giavanna Esposito, and Elizabeth Tricomi. "Habit expression and disruption as a function of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptomology." Frontiers in Psychology 10 (2019): 1997.

Ohlmeier, Martin D., et al. "Comorbidity of alcohol and substance dependence with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)." Alcohol & Alcoholism 43.3 (2008): 300-304.

Harvey, Allison G., et al. "Applying the science of habit formation to evidence-based psychological treatments for mental illness." Perspectives on Psychological Science 17.2 (2022): 572-589.

Kovatchev, Boris, et al. "A psychophysiological marker of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)—defining the EEG consistency index." Applied psychophysiology and biofeedback 26 (2001): 127-140.

Hurst, Ruth M., et al. "Internal consistency and discriminant validity of a delay-discounting task with an adult self-reported ADHD sample." Journal of Attention Disorders 15.5 (2011): 412-422.

Medina, José A., et al. "Exercise impact on sustained attention of ADHD children, methylphenidate effects." ADHD Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders 2 (2010): 49-58.

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