5 Signs Of High Functioning ADHD (Explained by a psychologist) | Dr Mark Rackley

Dr Mark Rackley is a psychologist specialised in ADHD with more than two decades of experience helping Neurodiverse people with their mental health. He’s back by popular demand to deep dive into the struggles of ADHD and to help you understand yourself. 00:00 Trailer 02:36 What is high functioning ADHD 07:32 The mask of overcompensation 11:52 What high functioning RSD looks like 14:31 Is high functioning ADHD a coping strategy for RSD 17:36 Can being high functioning delay a diagnosis 20:54 High functioning loneliness 23:23 Tiimo advert 30:43 What is low functioning ADHD 35:24 Link between high functioning ADHD and addiction 41:01 Audience questions (washing machine of woes) 45:09 A letter to my younger self Find Dr Mark on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmarkrackley/?hl=en Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Producer: Timon Woodward Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer Editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

Dr. Mark RackleyguestAlex Partridgehost

Nov 4, 202546mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: November 4, 2025
Duration: 46m
Channel: ADHD Chatter Podcast
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Dr Mark Rackley is a psychologist specialised in ADHD with more than two decades of experience helping Neurodiverse people with their mental health. He’s back by popular demand to deep dive into the struggles of ADHD and to help you understand yourself. 00:00 Trailer 02:36 What is high functioning ADHD 07:32 The mask of overcompensation 11:52 What high functioning RSD looks like 14:31 Is high functioning ADHD a coping strategy for RSD 17:36 Can being high functioning delay a diagnosis 20:54 High functioning loneliness 23:23 Tiimo advert 30:43 What is low functioning ADHD 35:24 Link between high functioning ADHD and addiction 41:01 Audience questions (washing machine of woes) 45:09 A letter to my younger self Find Dr Mark on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmarkrackley/?hl=en Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Producer: Timon Woodward Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer Editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

SPEAKERS

Dr. Mark Rackley
guest
Psychologist and ADHD specialist who works clinically with patients and provides psychoeducation on ADHD-related topics.
Alex Partridge
host
Host of the ADHD Chatter Podcast who interviews ADHD experts and shares lived-experience perspectives.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of ADHD Chatter Podcast, featuring Dr. Mark Rackley and Alex Partridge, 5 Signs Of High Functioning ADHD (Explained by a psychologist) | Dr Mark Rackley explores high-functioning ADHD: hidden masking, RSD-driven overcompensation, and burnout risks “High functioning ADHD” is framed as a non-clinical, appearance-based label that can invalidate real internal struggles and add pressure to maintain performance.

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