You're Not Just a Square Peg in a Round Hole

You're Not Just a Square Peg in a Round Hole
If you have ADHD you've probably felt like you didn't "fit in" at some point in your life. And that can be very difficult to deal with. In this episode Dr. H talks with a Distraction listener named Elaine who reached out to us with a message that was so poignant we knew we had to have her on the podcast.
As you'll hear Elaine describe in this episode, getting diagnosed with ADHD was a turning point in her life. And like many other women, Elaine wasn't diagnosed until her child was!
In addition to having ADHD, Elaine also struggles with sleep issues like narcolepsy and sleep paralysis; depression, anxiety and hypothyroidism. And as she wrote in her message to us, "... the damage of feeling like crap about myself for my whole life is something that will take continued effort to overcome."
We really hope this conversation with Dr. H helps Elaine and others realize that they have many gifts to offer this world!
If you have ADHD you've probably felt like you didn't "fit in" at some point in your life. And that can be very difficult to deal with. In this episode Dr. H talks with a Distraction listener named Elaine who reached out to us with a message that was so poignant we knew we had to have her on the podcast.
As you'll hear Elaine describe in this episode, getting diagnosed with ADHD was a turning point in her life. And like many other women, Elaine wasn't diagnosed until her child was!
In addition to having ADHD, Elaine also struggles with sleep issues like narcolepsy and sleep paralysis; depression, anxiety and hypothyroidism. And as she wrote in her message to us, "... the damage of feeling like crap about myself for my whole life is something that will take continued effort to overcome."
We really hope this conversation with Dr. H helps Elaine and others realize that they have many gifts to offer this world!
This Episode is sponsored by Landmark College in Putney, Vermont. It's the college of choice for students who learn differently. Learn more at www.lcdistracti...
This classic episode was first released in February 2021

[@countrysister700]

I'm going on Medicare next month and every day is a struggle. My adult son was, until professionally tested recently, was always treated for depression like me (Mom) . He's been diagnosed as an extremely high functioning extremely intellectually bright ADHD (allowing him to "fake" his way thru straight A's in school/college and a CPA). He and I take forever to complete tasks because of the "bats in our belfreys" that have to be dissipated and worked found, organized, etc etc (you know the issues). I'm widowed and starting a new career out of necessity to get me through what should be retirement and can't get started at anything. ***We adults/boomers desperately need local support groups or settings where we can share tools and boost our self confidence (I have none). Anyway - thanks Elaine and Dr Ned for this encouraging conversation.

[@nurseelaine3659]

support is indeed so important! I'm glad you were encouraged, and I agree that more local support would help so much. I'm glad you also have a son to "share" your journey