"Adult ADHD" Diagnosis

1. "Receiving a diagnosis of ADHD as an adult you have to 1) decide what to do with that information 2) realize those "failures" you experienced weren't a personal failure or you being lazy 3) know that dealing with those feeling and those thoughts are a lot to take in."

2. ADHD is an executive functioning and memory processing disorder.

3. ADHD typically affects men more than women.

4. Finding medication that works best for you can be a trial and error process. Be honest with your doctor if your medication is working well for you or if you're experiencing side effects.

5. Therapy can help you be more aware of ADHD and how to use coping strategies.

6. Tips and tricks: set timers for mundane tasks, use body mirroring, making to-do lists, make daily schedules, set deadlines, treat yourself for accomplishing and meeting goals.

Full episode available on all major streaming platforms under "You're Not Alone with Townsend".

Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5HrmUMSf7iJLcdxvnl9P0o?si=08f405a1a3a84df7

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5HrmUMSf7iJLcdxvnl9P0o?si=08f405a1a3a84df7

Apple Podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-l-s/id1591999858?i=1000662958370

Youtube link: https://youtu.be/87emuQHO2S0?si=HsrOnxwsN9yJCgwZ

Let's keep changing lives!

Townsend