09/01/2026
Today I identified an intelligent and hardworking elderly patient with ADHD - in the process of reading a PhD and also tirelessly helping drug addicts to recover and find jobs for them pro bono. When I gave example of his traits, it's a lot of "Aha!" (realisation) moments for the family.
One of the strongest traits is Injustice Sensitivity, this is really because they get overwhelmed easily and the feelings are all pure and raw like they are still under 10 years old - untainted by tradition or social expectations. There is this extreme sensitivity towards how society treats the less fortunate (e.g. asylum seekers, the poor, OKU), weak (e.g. elderly, children and those who are sick), and voiceless (e.g. animals).
The best way to deal with a family member with ADHD is - full emotional support and trust in their instinct. That's their safety net and how to make them open up to you.
In TCM, mainly my personal experience, the focus is Kidney health and Brain Health.
