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“Whathashappenedin societyiswenowhavetwotypesofpeoplewith ADHD:Therearethosewho’vehaditsincebirth;andthere’stype2 –it’sanadult onset.Itcomesfromusing theinternet.”

– Theodore Siggelakis

VirtualADDisspreading rapidly

AADD“Acquired Attention

Deficit Disorder”– Dr.JohnRateyat,Harvard University

Virtual ADD“DigitizedAttention

Deficit Disorder”– GrantCrowell(nota doctor)

VirtualADDintheSocial Age

• “Theworldisn’tdesignedforpeoplewithADHD.Lectures,readings,schedules,jobs,and trafficlawsareallmadewith thewaymostpeoplethinkinmind.”

Pre-Social Age SocialAge• Welcometomy world

TheAdvantages ofVirtual ADD

1. *Super-focused2. Fast-thinking3. Fast-talking4. Thinkingoutsidethe

box5. Entrepreneurial

ADHD SocialBusinessWorld1. Technology-driven2. Fast-paced3. Multitasking4. Needfor speed5. Always-on6. Always-changing7. Quicklypivot

TheChallenges ofVirtual ADD

1. Constantdopaminefixfromonline stimuli

2. Multitasking expecta2ons3. Incessant

interruptionsfromourdigital devices

Cause Effects1. Easily bored2. Losing focus3. Lategettingworkdone4. Can’tdomundane

taskseffectively.5. Feelingsocially

inadequate6. Diss–connected

VirtualADDisaSocial Disability1. Lose Focus2. Hyper-focus=overfocus3. Impulsivity4. Lackof filter5. Poortime management6. Hypersensitivity7. Speaking before

thinking

8. Poorcommunicationfromdigital limitations

9. Negativeemotionsoutweighingpositiveemotions

10. Emotionaldisregulation

ThinkofYouTubeasaShopping Mall

• Imagineeachstoreasa singleYouTube channel.

• ManypeopleenteraYouTube in“justbrowsing”mode.

• “Suggested videos”distractpeoplefromtheiroriginalgoal.

• Theresult:userstrayingintootherstores,continuously.Waymore timeisspentthanplanned on.

ThinkofYouTubeasaShopping Mall

Now,thinkofYouTubeasa Casino

Whya Casino?• YourTimeis

YouTube’s money

• YouTube’s revenuestreamcomesfrom advertisers

• Theirgoalistohaveyoustay longenoughsothehousealwayswins

ADHD ProfessionalsTalkSocial Media

Eric Tivers Michelle Frank

• LicensedClinical Psychologist• AssociatePsychologistatSari Solden,

Private Practice

• Specializesinworkingwithteens,adults,andfamiliesnavigatechallengesrelated toADHDandsimilar disorders.

WhyADHDindividualsaremoresusceptibletodigitaldistractionsandInternetaddictionthanthosewithout:

WhyADHDindividualsaremoresusceptibletodigitaldistractionsandInternetaddictionthanthosewithout:AnindividualwithADHDhasstructural,functional,andchemicaldifferencesthananuerotypicalbrain,which includes:• Lessdopamineandnorepinephrine,bothkey

ingredientstorewardandmotivation.• Lessaversiontoconsequences, and;• Lowerabilitytoactivateand regulate

behavioraswellas emotion.

Technologygivesthebrainashotof dopamine“TheADHDbrainisonethatstruggleswithmotivation,activation,organizing behaviors,managingtime,andmaintaining focus.

"Youcaneasilymakethe connection betweenADHDandtheobstaclesthathighlyengagingandstimulatingtechnologiesmay pose.

Becauseofthehighlystimulatingnatureofvideogames,socialmedia,andthelike,itquicklyandeasilyengagesthe brain.”

TheproblemsmostoftencitedbyDr.Franks’clientsandtheirspousesorfamilieshavetodo

withafewkey areas:

1. Amountoftimespentondigital technologies.

2. Difficultytransitioningoffofthetechnologytotackle apriority task.

3. Beingdistractedandusingtechnologyto procrastinate.

4. Impulsivityparticularlyregardingcommentsmade andpicturessentorpostedonsocialmediaand texting.

erictivers.com

• OwnerofTiversClinical Specialties• LicensedTherapist,Coach, Consultant.• SpecializesinADHD,Asperger's& Autism• PodcastProducerandHost, “ADHD

ReWired.”• Manages3Facebookpagesand2

FacebookgroupsforADHDmembers, aZoomgroup,andaGoogle+Hangoutsgroup

Examples ofVirtualADHDonSocialMediaSocialMisbehaviors

• Over-disclosing• Makinginappropriate ordetrimentalimpulsivecomments.• Sharinginappropriatephotosover text.• Trolling&Cyber-bullying• Decreasedengagementinface--to--faceinteractionsorphysical

activities.

Examples ofVirtualADHDonSocialMediaTimeMis-Management

• Nottacklingpriority tasks.• Getting distracted and not being able to start or finish

important work.• Hyper-focusing, at the expense of planning your priorities into

fixed blocks of time

http://learn.gene2cs.utah.edu/content/addic2on/rewardbehavior/

HowtheRewardPathwayplaysinto addiction

http://www.drugabuse.gov/publica2ons/teaching--packets/understanding--drug--abuse--addiction/section--i/4--reward--pathway

STILL,MUCHRESEARCH

NEEDSTOBEDONE…“Thetruthis,wedon’thaveclear--cut

answersyetthatarewidelyagreed

uponabouttheeffectsofthisevolution

intoamoreintegrateddigitalera. ”

TIPS,TOOLS,ANDSUGGESTIONSSocialMedia+ ADHD

BuildYourEmotionalIntelligence

Calm.com

Context--sensi2veExcelExporttocreatetheReportsyou need

Detailed2me entrieseasily editable

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checkyapp.com

http://fasterthannormal.com

Eric Tivers, Host of ADHD rewiredPsychotherapist & Coach

About ADHD rewiredADHD reWired is the show de igned for tho e of u who have really good intentions but a l ight wanderi ng attention.

As a psychotherapist and coach in private practice Eric Tivers has the unique pe pective of being both a clinician who pecia lizes in ADHD and an adult who ha it. Eric talks openly about his own ADHD and hares with listeners the trategies he' learned to be ucce ful a well as the areas that continue to be challenging. Starting with episode 16, Eric begins talking with l istener , coaches and other therapists.

TotallyADD.com

TipsforMasteringDigital Distractions andbecominganawesomeSocialStylist

1. Turnoffyour notfications!2. Planyourdayandweek in

advance3. Trywearingawatch,orhave

afunclock around4. Focusononethingat a

time.5. Allowyourselfsmall

rewards6. Havean accountability

partner.7. Bemindfulofkeepingpersonal

mediaprivate andbeingintentionalaboutyour posts.

8. Mindfulness(pause, observe,reflect, acknowledge)

9. Take breaks10. Get exercise,sleepwell11. Eatanddrinkhealthyan in

moderation12. Practicebuildingnewhabits,

slowly.13. Tryshuttingupandonly

listeningforanentireconversation.(Orforsocialmedia,justobserving.)Wait toaskquestionswhensomeoneisdone speaking.

14. Payattentiontohowyou’refeeling.

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