Cambridge Educated Psychiatrist Shares New ADHD Treatment | Dr Judith Mohring

Dr Mohring says noradrenaline and dopamine are dysregulated rather than low, so focus and energy vary through the day. Alex Partridge likewise argues that people with ADHD have abundant attention when something aligns with their core.

She says an overactive default mode network makes people good at adapting to others ('pretzeling') but leaves little room for their own identity. Coming out and journaling, breathwork or her check-in 'who am I, where am I, what am I doing, how long have I got' help people reconnect with themselves.

Dr Mohring says everything else, from outdoor exercise and mindfulness to cold water swimming, diet, giving up alcohol and joining a choir, is the most important leg. She wants people to learn skills so they may not need a psychiatrist, given the shortage of psychiatrists.

She notes that people with ADHD often find a focused 'sweet spot' under higher stress and tend to lean into rushing. Early signs of overwhelm, such as lost keys, skipped meals or irritability, can warn them to slow down.

Drawing on positive psychology, she lists strengths found in successful ADHDers such as curiosity, empathy, courage and thinking outside the box. Knowing them lets someone accept that they are not suited to a six-month project but excel at high-intensity bursts.