Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD Adventure

The Finer Points of ADHD!

Mar 1, 2022
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INSIGHT

Balancing Negative And Positive Memories

  • Cate realized she often ruminates on negative experiences more than positive ones, which falsely colors her memory of past events.
  • She sees potential in training her brain to focus on positive memories to balance emotional recollections.
INSIGHT

ADHD And Emotional Confirmation Bias

  • ADHD often involves all-or-nothing thinking, especially emotional confirmation bias toward negative experiences.
  • This cognitive bias causes disproportionate focus on bad memories, overshadowing many positive events.
ADVICE

Train Brain To Recall Success

  • Actively flip your perspective to think about daily successes instead of just dwelling on failures.
  • Training your brain to reminisce on positive experiences can improve mood and self-perception over time.
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