Summary: So often I hear about misdiagnoses that involve trauma. For example, PTSD is often misdiagnosed as Bi-Polar Disorder or Borderline Personality Disorder. On today's episode I talked with Dr. Charles Parker about ADHD -- and how often it is misdiagnosed or doesn't consider the trauma connection. During the show Dr. Parker explained: ADHD definition and diagnosis the concept of 'metacognition' and why it's so important two types of anxiety (mental cognitive vs. affective somatic) and the difference between them, plus their implications for treatment how to heal ADHD when it exists alone, plus in conjuction with trauma MEET MY GUEST: Neuroscientist and author, Dr. Charles Parker’s mission is to translate brain science into common sense applications in your daily life. Focusing on cognitive and emotional balance, his insights open a path for you to discover how to reclaim your sense of inner homeostasis. His book, “New ADHD Medication Rules”, deals with the over-medication, missed diagnoses and imbalanced medical treatments used today in the treatment of ADHD. Dr. Parker shows where and how these imbalances occur, provides the data and explanations for why treatment is often incorrect, and then simplifies and explains insightful methods for dealing with ADHD. As an author [Deep Recovery, New ADHD Medication Rules, CorePsych Articles], a neuroscientist certified for SPECT brain imaging, and a practicing child and adult psychiatrist, I’ve repeatedly witnessed the limitations of imprecise thinking for years. Travel with me to begin changing outdated, reductionistic thinking. For a Complimentary Special Report on missed diagnosis and imprecise treatment: Predictable Solutions For ADHD Meds. Current guesswork and imprecision with meds often create harmful outcomes, while scientific precision maximizes predictability. Together we can make a difference.
