How We're Getting Through The ADHD Crisis | EP26

07/17/24 • 45 min

In this episode of the Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan is back from Canada and Simon has just turned 30! We talk our travels, big birthdays and the challenges of obtaining ADHD medication. We share our personal experiences with the medication methylphenidate and how it has helped manage the more disabling sides of our Neurodivergence, the lack of understanding and support from healthcare professionals, and why people should treat ADHD as a life long condition. We cover how we use stimulants like caffeine, exercise and how medication affects our brains and provide relief from the more challenging aspects of ADHD.

Takeaways

ADHD medication can be life-changing for Neurodivergent individuals, helping them manage their symptoms as it can improve their quality of life and reduce the risk of accidents and premature deaths.
The process of obtaining ADHD medication can be challenging, with issues such as limited availability, brand preferences, and difficulty in accessing the correct dosage.
Healthcare professionals should have a comprehensive understanding of both ADHD and autism to provide appropriate support and treatment.
There is a need for a more holistic approach to neurodivergent conditions, where individuals are assessed for their specific difficulties and abilities rather than being categorized into separate diagnoses.
The current system of managing ADHD medication is often frustrating and lacks empathy and understanding for the needs of neurodivergent individuals.
Mindfulness can be a helpful tool for managing ADHD symptoms, but it may need to be adapted to suit individual needs and preferences.

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Takeaways

ADHD medication can be life-changing for Neurodivergent individuals, helping them manage their symptoms as it can improve their quality of life and reduce the risk of accidents and premature deaths.
The process of obtaining ADHD medication can be challenging, with issues such as limited availability, brand preferences, and difficulty in accessing the correct dosage.
Healthcare professionals should have a comprehensive understanding of both ADHD and autism to provide appropriate support and treatment.
There is a need for a more holistic approach to neurodivergent conditions, where individuals are assessed for their specific difficulties and abilities rather than being categorized into separate diagnoses.
The current system of managing ADHD medication is often frustrating and lacks empathy and understanding for the needs of neurodivergent individuals.
Mindfulness can be a helpful tool for managing ADHD symptoms, but it may need to be adapted to suit individual needs and preferences.

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Neurodivergent Abilities vs Disabilities | EP25

"One of the key disability sides of my hyper focus is that I can hyper focus on things that I don't like and can be quite distressing to think about."

In this episode of the Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott discuss neurodivergent abilities versus disabilities. We share personal experiences and insights into how hyper-focus and tree learning, anxiety, and eidetic memory are both abilities and disabilities. We talk about difficulties processing empathy, deep emotions and how these impact their lives, plus our experiences with exceptional memories and how it can be both a gift and a burden.

Takeaways

Hyper-focus and tree learning are common traits in neurodivergent individuals, allowing them to deeply explore and understand specific subjects.
Anxiety can be both helpful and disabling, providing heightened awareness but also causing distress and physical symptoms.
Eidetic memory, or the ability to recall detailed sensory information, can be both a gift and a burden, impacting daily experiences and emotional well-being.
Hyper-empathy allows for deep connections with others but can also be disabling.
Navigating neurodivergent experiences requires patience and not settling for less.

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How We Switch Our Brains Off | EP27

In this episode of the Neurodivergent Experience Podcast, we talk about how we switch their brains off when it all gets a bit too much!

We talk about the importance of music in our lives and our love for video games, TV shows, movies, and how they use them as a form of escapism and to switch off their brains. We talk using music and soundproof headphones to balance our moods, stimulate our minds, and find peace. We talk about the role of video games in providing escapism and allowing us to immerse ourselves in different worlds as tools for relaxation and self-expression. Plus we talk the importance of not judging others' interests and finding joy in familiar, the benefits of online gaming for socializing and the challenges of balancing screen time.

Takeaways

Engaging in activities that stimulate the mind, such as listening to music or playing video games, can help switch off the brain and provide a sense of relaxation.
Finding moments of happiness and appreciating them can be challenging for neurodivergent individuals, but music and gaming can help create those moments.
Online gaming can be a valuable form of socializing, especially for neurodivergent individuals.
Balancing screen time and understanding its impact is crucial, especially for Neurodivergent children.

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