An Example of a Learned Breathing Response
A Young Boy Was Labeled “ADHD” — The Real Cause Was a Hidden Breathing Habit
Dr. Peter M. Litchfield shares a heartbreaking (and eye-opening) case:
A little boy unconsciously learned to over-breathe every time he felt stressed or anxious. That single habit quietly drove off too much carbon dioxide → less oxygen and glucose reached his brain → classic “ADHD” symptoms appeared: poor focus, restlessness, emotional meltdowns.
He was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder and almost medicated for life.
The truth? It wasn’t ADHD at all. Once the learned breathing response was identified and gently corrected, every symptom disappeared — no pills, no labels, no struggle.
Watch the full story below. It will forever change how you view focus, behavior, and many childhood diagnoses.
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