Receiving an autism diagnosis in adulthood can be life-changing. Many late-identified autistic people describe the experience as finally finding the missing piece of a puzzle. It brings clarity, but also a flood of complex emotions.
ADHD hyperfocus means that people can latch onto others, especially new love interests, with profound effects. When someone with ADHD starts dating, the novelty and excitement of a budding romance provide exactly the kind of stimulation that the ADHD brain craves.
Aloneness decreases group identity by reducing individuals’ perceived value or esteem of their groups. An alone mindset produces similar psychological effects as experiencing social exclusion.
Repetitive behaviors are a core part of autistic life, but they are often misunderstood. If you find yourself flapping your hands when excited or repeating favorite movie lines for comfort, you’re not alone – these behaviors (sometimes called “stimming” or self-stimulation) are extremely common among autistic people.
Transcendental Meditation (TM), as taught by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, describes human consciousness as unfolding through seven sequential levels or states. These include the three ordinary … Read more
Transcendental Meditation (TM) traditionally uses specific mantras – soothing, neutral sound-words repeated silently – as a “vehicle” to settle the mind. These sounds carry no … Read more
Guilt significantly influences decision-making under risk by aligning individuals’ choices with moral objectives, such as reparation and expiation. Anger consistently results in increased risk-taking behavior irrespective of the framing of decisions. Moral emotions like guilt override traditional cognitive biases, including gain-loss framing effects, when making decisions under uncertainty.
The systematic review thoroughly investigated how confronting prejudice impacts the reduction of intergroup bias.
If you’re a parent with ADHD, you’re not alone in feeling that way. ADHD affects parenting in numerous ways – from everyday challenges with organization or emotions, to surprising strengths like creativity and empathy that you bring to your family.
Transcendental Meditation (TM) is a simple mantra-based meditation technique introduced by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in the 1950s. TM is effortless – you sit comfortably with … Read more