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Dec 2023
55m 27s

Shareefa J Reveals How An ADHD Diagnosis...

Alex Partridge
About this episode

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?


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