Listen "S1E55: Curiously ADHD #2 ADHD Questions & Perspectives"
Episode Synopsis
Julie returns to respond to more questions in part 2 of Curiously ADHD. She ponders an array of topics including medication, meditation, labels, genetics, unmasking and reclaiming a lost spark.As a late diagnosed ADHDer she offers empathetic, experience-based reflections meant to validate, soothe, and support.6 KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSEDQ1. Medication Worries: "I've recently started ADHD medication but it's not working well for me. I've changed GPs a few times and I'm now worried my current doctor won't take me seriously. What should I do?" Q2. Meditation Matters: "My mind is constantly noisy with internal chatter. I find it hard to sit still so meditation doesn't work for me. Do you have any tips to help?" Q3. Label Stigma: "I'm struggling with the ADHD label after my diagnosis. I don't want people to see me as 'too hard'. Should I keep it to myself?" Q4. Family Patterns: "My sister has ADHD and I suspect my mother does too. What are the chances I have it?" Q5. Unmasking Fatigue: "A work colleague said that unmasking can be exhausting. What does she mean by that?"Q6. Regaining My Spark: "I feel ashamed of things I did before my ADHD diagnosis. I carry a lot of guilt and now I think I've lost the spark I used to have. How do I move forward?" LINKSSelf-Screening Assessment Tool – ADHD New ZealandEmail ADHDifference PodcastThe Missing Piece: A Woman’s Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing and Living with ADHD – by Julie LeggSend us a textThanks for listening. 📌 Don’t forget to subscribe for more tools for beautifully different brains. 🌐 WEBSITE: ADHDifference.nz 📷 INSTAGRAM: ADHDifference_podcast 📖 BOOK: The Missing Piece: A Woman's Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing and Living with ADHD ℹ️ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or ADHDifference.
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