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ADHD & Motivation: Overcoming Executive Dysfunction

Why ADHD makes motivation elusive — and how to find it

That overwhelming inertia is executive dysfunction, also called ADHD paralysis, and it’s all about brain chemistry. It’s one of the most debilitating symptoms of ADHD, and most importantly – it’s not your fault. Here’s why.

Noelle Daoire (MAEd Mental Health Counseling)

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ADHD & Motivation: Overcoming Executive Dysfunction

Noelle Daoire (MAEd Mental Health Counseling)
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