Michael Binks, M.Ed, LPC, CADC3
Michael Binks LPC CADC 3
6903 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
ph: 503.740.0573
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Constantly getting side-tracked, feeling restless, making more and more piles to stay organized, focusing on the small stuff, and spinning your wheels?
Who isn't, right? We all have times and transitions in our lives when stress gets the best of us. Add to that a culture built around soundbytes, fast tracks, bottom lines, quick fixes, and no waits. Stress is inevitable!
But you may have been making those confusing piles of papers and other items, getting side-tracked, intensely focusing on tiny details, and feeling like you "just can't get it together" for as long as you can remember. If so, it may be helpful to do some research about adult ADD.
What ADD is.
Informally called ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder), its more official name is ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).
ADD is real, and it can be painful. It affects not only you as an individual, but also your relationships with family, friends, and colleagues. ADD is rooted in biology. In a nutshell, it's about how the brain is wired to receive, process, and convey information. Instead of quickly filtering and filing incoming information into predetermined categories, the brain allows more information to pass through fewer filters and to linger unfiled for a while.
This can lead to a sense of disorganization, disconnectedness, vague direction, and miscommunication. When managed, it's also a framework for spontaneity, creativity, leadership, and fun.
What ADD is not.
Unlike what many people with ADD have been told, it has nothing to do with a lack of willpower, intelligence, or maturity. Likewise, things don't get better by "just trying harder."
Over time, these types of messages can lead to excessive and limiting self-doubts, shame, anxiety, and depression. Looking back, you may even find yourself mourning those lost opportunities to fully express your talents.
But there's no time like the present to really let your talents thrive! It's time to give yourself more credit! You can work with the wiring of your brain - not against it - to create more structure and tap its immense power.
In counseling and therapy, expect to...
Harness the power of your mind.
Some helpful hints for managing ADD and tapping into your potential:
Questions?
Call or e-mail Michael to talk more!
phone (503) 740-0573
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Michael Binks LPC CADC 3
6903 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
ph: 503.740.0573
binks