Feminist ADHD: An Exploration of Diagnosis, Medication, and Mental Health
11/27/23 • 61 min
Hey there, friend. Do you ever feel like your mind is running on overdrive, every thought a pinball bouncing off the walls of your brain? You're not alone—ADHD has been our co-pilot, steering us through a roller coaster of impulsivity, fleeting hobbies, and the ceaseless quest for novelty that marks our daily lives. We've battled the shame of rapidly changing interests, but we've also found solace in each other and alternative means to soothe our minds that don't involve reaching for the cookie jar. Tune in and connect with our shared experiences in ADHD, feminism, diagnosis, and the weights and measures of medication.
As we navigate this labyrinth called life, we've stumbled, fallen, picked ourselves up and kept going, and in the process, we've learned a lot about our mental health. We've grappled with anxiety, depression, labels, and feelings of isolation and guilt. We've seen the dark corners of our minds, and you know what? It's okay not to be okay sometimes. Let's talk about how crucial it is to recognize ADHD in young girls and to have safe spaces where they can express themselves. Therapy has been a lifeline for us, and we're here to tell you why it might be for you too.
Finally, we'd like to invite you to join us for a heart-to-heart on emotional regulation and self-care. How does one handle emotional dysregulation and rejection sensitive dysphoria? We've felt the sting of criticism, the weight of societal expectations, and we've learned to navigate these waters. Self-care has been our anchor, whether it's indulging in new makeup, curating a wellbeing basket, or even reframing household chores. Listen in as we share how we're learning to stand tall, embrace self-acceptance, and muster the courage to stand up for ourselves. We've journeyed through the complexities of ADHD and mental health, and now it's your turn to join us on this journey of self-discovery.
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This is a special edition episode recorded from a webinar.
Hey there, friend. Do you ever feel like your mind is running on overdrive, every thought a pinball bouncing off the walls of your brain? You're not alone—ADHD has been our co-pilot, steering us through a roller coaster of impulsivity, fleeting hobbies, and the ceaseless quest for novelty that marks our daily lives. We've battled the shame of rapidly changing interests, but we've also found solace in each other and alternative means to soothe our minds that don't involve reaching for the cookie jar. Tune in and connect with our shared experiences in ADHD, feminism, diagnosis, and the weights and measures of medication.
As we navigate this labyrinth called life, we've stumbled, fallen, picked ourselves up and kept going, and in the process, we've learned a lot about our mental health. We've grappled with anxiety, depression, labels, and feelings of isolation and guilt. We've seen the dark corners of our minds, and you know what? It's okay not to be okay sometimes. Let's talk about how crucial it is to recognize ADHD in young girls and to have safe spaces where they can express themselves. Therapy has been a lifeline for us, and we're here to tell you why it might be for you too.
Finally, we'd like to invite you to join us for a heart-to-heart on emotional regulation and self-care. How does one handle emotional dysregulation and rejection sensitive dysphoria? We've felt the sting of criticism, the weight of societal expectations, and we've learned to navigate these waters. Self-care has been our anchor, whether it's indulging in new makeup, curating a wellbeing basket, or even reframing household chores. Listen in as we share how we're learning to stand tall, embrace self-acceptance, and muster the courage to stand up for ourselves. We've journeyed through the complexities of ADHD and mental health, and now it's your turn to join us on this journey of self-discovery.
Outro
This is a special edition episode recorded from a webinar.
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She Thrives ADHD, The Podcast - Feminist ADHD: An Exploration of Diagnosis, Medication, and Mental Health
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Good afternoon and welcome to our podcast . We are the ADHD Vaz and we are chatting about all things ADHD , feminism , diagnosis , medication .
Speaker 1Welcome to our podcast . We do hope you enjoy and give us some feedback .
Speaker 2I'm packing these boxes and then looking back at these things , I'm still
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