Managing Out of Sight, Out of Mind in an ADHD World

Is Object Permanence a symptom of ADHD? Are Object Permanence and “Out of sight, out of mind” the same thing? Did you know that Object Permanence is not a recognized medical condition or a symptom of ADHD? What does Donald Trump have to do with any of this? These questions, and more, are answered in this episode with Dr. John Kruse: Neuroscientist, Psychiatrist, and Author. We'll be discussing ADHD and object permanence versus object constancy, and how these concepts affect those with ADHD. Dr. Kruse provides insights and tips on how to manage the struggles associated with out of sight, out of mind, and maintaining emotional connections with people.

 

• Dr. John Kruse is a psychiatrist that has specialized in working with adults with ADHD for almost 30 years. In 2022 the American Psychiatric Association honored him as a Distinguished Life Fellow. John is also an accomplished and talented writer sharing his gifts online, as well as an avid runner, and he now calls the Big Island of Hawaii home. 

 

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• The new Refocused logo was designed by Sissy Yee at Berlin Grey, LLC.

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• The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about the work he is doing, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here.

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