Author: Jennifer Barnard

  • The “Itch”

    The “Itch”

    When loving a dopamine seeker, it’s challenging to understand their actions. A metaphorical story illustrates the struggle: driving loved ones through a storm, feeling their trust, but then experiencing an irresistible itch. This captures the essence of “I can’t help it.” Dopamine seekers face similar compulsions in their decisions.

  • Welcome to Sugar and Neurospice!

    This blog is here to help provide insight to the world of the ADHD. As a person who has worked with neurodivergent youth for over 15 years, and who is neurodivergent myself, I am often in the position of providing guidance and reassurance to families regarding the needs of their ADHD child. Many times, I…