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Any excessive fear can be considered a phobia, but most phobias are "highly circumscribed," meaning they're very specific, says Franklin Schneier, MD, special lecturer in psychiatry.

Something barely perceptible to the average individual may be excessively stimulating leading to anxiety or stress for those with heightened sensitivities, says Ryan Sultan, MD.

Doctors have criteria for diagnosing adult ADHD, but more specifics are needed on how to identify symptoms of the condition.

“Validation can and should be incorporated, especially when patients experience invalidation of their identities and lived experiences on a daily basis,” writes Jeffrey Cohen, PsyD.