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Implicit Memory, Emotional Triggers, and Healing in Adult ADD | Chapter 26 of Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté Welcome to Last Minute Lecture’s summary of Chapter 26 from Scattered Minds by Dr. Gabor Maté. This chapter uncovers the powerful role of implicit memory—unconscious emotional imprinting—in shaping the behaviors, emotional reactions, and identity struggles of adults with ADD. Watch the full chapter video below, and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more trauma-informed psychology guides and in-depth chapter breakdowns: Subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more chapter-by-chapter textbook summaries and mental health resources. Implicit Memory: The Hidden Force Shaping Adult ADD Dr. Maté explains that implicit memory stores emotional experiences outside of conscious awareness. Adults with ADD often react intensely—not out of compassion or rational response, but because current situations trigger unresolved emotional wounds from childhood. These reactions—rage, sha...

Emotional Hypersensitivity and the “Allergy” Model of ADD: Understanding Sensitive Children | Chapter 7 of Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté Welcome to Last Minute Lecture’s expert summary of Chapter 7 from Scattered Minds by Dr. Gabor Maté. This chapter illuminates the concept of “emotional allergies” and reframes sensitivity—not as a flaw, but as a defining trait at the heart of ADD. If you’ve ever wondered why some children (and adults) react so strongly to subtle emotional shifts, this chapter provides a powerful lens for understanding and support. Start with our full chapter video below, and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more in-depth, psychology-focused summaries and guides: Subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more textbook breakdowns and practical insights into psychology, mental health, and neurodiversity. Emotional Allergies: Sensitivity at the Core of ADD Dr. Gabor Maté introduces the idea of “emotional allergies” to explain why people with ADD are so often...