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A mental or emotional crisis can feel like drowning. Get to the shore before you make any major decisions. It's no secret that I'm a suicide attempt survivor - I have a TEDx talk about it. Here's what I wish I had known all those years ago. When you are in a crisis, you only have one job: do not make things worse for yourself. When you are in crisis, the adrenaline can make you feel clear-headed and decisive and keen to make decisions you can't take back. Adrenaline (mixed with whatever else...

ADHD creates unique challenges for emotion regulation, affecting life satisfaction, work, relationships, and self-esteem. So why are so many adult ADHD "treatments" still focused on productivity?