We often think of ADHD simply as a lack of attention. But for many of us, it feels less like a "deficit" and more like a regulation problem in a world that won't stop screaming at us. The chaos in my brain isn't just a wiring issue; it is being fueled by a constant drip-feed of intense stimulation—from the screen in my pocket to the food on my plate. The Dopamine Trap: The "Wanting" Molecule To understand why we snack when we aren't hungry or scroll when we are tired, you have to understand dopamine. Most people think dopamine is about pleasure , but it’s actually about seeking . It is the chemical of anticipation. It’s the feeling you get when you see a notification badge on your phone or smell a bakery from down the street. It’s the brain saying, "Pay attention! Something good might happen!" Modern life is engineered to hijack this system. Processed foods are designed with the perfect "bliss point" of sugar and salt to trigger a mas...
Nearly twenty years ago, I started a blog called The Path is Too Deep, a geeky reference to a rare computer error message. A great deal of life has happened since then, a life I would like to share. So, here again, are some random bits of unfiltered Chris.