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ADHD Chatter PodcastHow My ADHD Diagnosis Changed My Life - Shareefa J
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EPISODE INFO
- Released
- December 12, 2023
- Duration
- 55m
- Channel
- ADHD Chatter Podcast
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Shareefa J tells her fascinating story explaining how receiving an ADHD diagnosis changed her life. She grieved the life that could have been, but is grateful for finally getting an explanation for her struggles. She shares what she's learnt, and the coping strategies she's since put in place. This episode is dedicated to anyone who received a late life diagnosis ❤️ Topics: 00:00 Intro and the Shareefa's chaotic life before diagnosis 05:39 Shareefa's relationship with 'masking' 10:27 When she knew she had ADHD 17:01 The medication experience 19:12 Grieving the life that could have been 21:11 Strategies to make life easier after ADHD diagnosis 28:51 Shareefa's ADHD Item 34:49 Washing machine of woes 43:28 Are men and women equally represented? 46:33 Is ADHD taken seriously on social media 51:02 Your most impulsive thing 52:29 How's your mental health today? Find Shareefa on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/shareefa_j/?hl=en-gb Support ADHD Chatter: LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8Q Instagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIr TikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGd This episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way.
SPEAKERS
Alex Partridge
hostHost of the podcast ADHD Chatter, interviewing guests about their ADHD experiences.
Shareefa J
guestADHD advocate and former model sharing her diagnosis story and lived experience.
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of ADHD Chatter Podcast, featuring Alex Partridge and Shareefa J, How My ADHD Diagnosis Changed My Life - Shareefa J explores Shareefa J on ADHD: chaos, masking, medication, and women’s underdiagnosis Shareefa J describes her pre-diagnosis life as “chaos,” including school struggles, reckless behavior, substance use, inability to hold jobs, and a suicide attempt at 17.
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