By: Madelaine Weiss

Madelaine Weiss — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 15:36:13 +0000

Dr. N., always such an honor to have you weigh in here. And, of course, you are right that even though there are simple things many of us can do to reset ourselves—it’s not that “simple” for everyone. Thank you for making that point!

By: Steven Nisenbaum

Steven Nisenbaum — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 14:44:18 +0000

Thank you for distinguishing between the “emotional” brain and the “executive” brain and how best to make sure our decisions and actions are both alerted but also properly and sensibly guided, fort which your recommended “power breathing” technique can be a trustworthy “re-set button.” Some of the recent discussion of inattention and disorganized/ineffective/chaotic activity signals and symptoms in Attentional Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders also point to the extreme forms of such tendencies in diagnosable conditions and disorders. For inattention, failing to give close attention to details and careless mistakes; difficulty sustaining attention and focus; not following through on obligations; difficulty organizing and meeting deadlines; task avoidance. For unproductive or excessive disorganized (“hyper”) activity: excessive fidgeting; wandering or veering off; restlessness; inability to relax; driven behavior; talkative; blurting and interrupting; impatience; intrusiveness. While the breathing exercise may be very helpful in less severe situations, neurophysiological, neuroanatomical and neurotransmitter components affecting maturation and control are also salient regulatory considerations, which is why complications of addictive agents or pharmacological, nutritional, hormonal and other factors and agents may also merit consideration. Thank you again for your helpful succinct summary formulation and practical advice.

Comments on: WHEN WE ARE STRUGGLING, 3 SIMPLE QUESTIONS

By: Madelaine Weiss

By: Steven Nisenbaum