Brains are complicated. In addition to estrogen and testosterone related differences, there are all the other neurochemical differences that can make up a "sane" brain versus a "disordered" brain. As someone with a differently wired brain, I'm of the opinion that some disordered brains may just be outdated brains. One of my doctors once explained to me that ADHD was not only most likely normal in the past, but probably essential for survival. Not so much nowadays, when lacking the ability to filter out distractions can be a major handicap (and a major annoyance to innocent bystanders! 😁). Very interesting post, thank you!
Thought provoking as always!
Such a beautiful cabbage! And so strange that our brains are identical until we add one of those hormones.
Brains are complicated. In addition to estrogen and testosterone related differences, there are all the other neurochemical differences that can make up a "sane" brain versus a "disordered" brain. As someone with a differently wired brain, I'm of the opinion that some disordered brains may just be outdated brains. One of my doctors once explained to me that ADHD was not only most likely normal in the past, but probably essential for survival. Not so much nowadays, when lacking the ability to filter out distractions can be a major handicap (and a major annoyance to innocent bystanders! 😁). Very interesting post, thank you!