What I wish I’d known sooner about ADHD diagnosis
This bonus episode of “Understood Explains” shares personal stories about getting diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. For example, hear from a woman who waited years to see a specialist after her main doctor brushed off her concerns that she might have ADHD. You’ll also hear host Dr. Roberto Olivardia describe what led him to get diagnosed with ADHD at 35. Listen to these personal stories and what each person wishes they’d known sooner about ADHD. For more resources, including a transcript formatted for easy skimming, visit the episode page on Understood. Understood.org is a resource dedicated to shaping the world so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “Understood Explains” and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2023 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved. Understood is not affiliated with any pharmaceutical company.
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Show Notes
This bonus episode of Understood Explains shares personal stories about getting diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. For example, hear from a woman who waited years to see a specialist after her main doctor brushed off her concerns that she might have ADHD.
You’ll also hear host Dr. Roberto Olivardia describe what led him to get diagnosed with ADHD at 35.
Listen to these personal stories and what each person wishes they’d known sooner about ADHD.
For more resources, including a transcript formatted for easy skimming, visit the episode page on Understood.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(00:41) Michelle on feeling big emotions
(02:35) Kenny on struggling at work
(04:23) Ange on seeing the “ADHD iceberg”
(08:18) Jeannie on nearly failing out of college
(09:59) Advice they’d give their younger selves
(11:37) Roberto on getting diagnosed at 35
(14:12) Credits
Related resources:
- ADHD Aha!
- ADHD runs in the family (Michelle’s story)
- ADHD and creativity (Kenny’s story)
- ADHD, loving intensely, and impulsivity (Ange’s story)
- ADHD and messiness (Jeannie’s story)
Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.
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