Mar 19, 2021
Women may suffer from ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) and never even know it. Unfortunately, they don't get diagnosed as a child and as a result, they are often misdiagnosed and it goes untreated for years. In today’s episode, I chat with Diann Wingert, a coach who specializes in adult ADHD, to uncover what it is really about, how it interferes with a person’s life, and how women can come to terms with this often confusing disorder.
“I was very proud of the fact that I passed for normal without realizing how much damage I was actually doing to myself in the process. I did not get diagnosed myself (with ADHD) until five years ago.” - Diann Wingert
“Listen to the experts, listen to people sharing personal stories. The more you start to hear other people who are like-minded, like-brained, you realize; I'm not alone, I'm not broken either.” - Diann Wingert
Timestamps
2:45 - How ADHD presents in women and why we don't usually see
it in girls
9:20 - Two ways in which ADHD can interfere in a girl/woman’s
life
15:17 - Common myths and misunderstandings on ADHD
20:11 - What to do if you think you have ADHD - the symptoms/traits
and medications
25:00 - Diann’s experience while on ADHD medication and one hack
for people who can’t or don’t want to take meds
27:06 - The problem with impulsivity plus tips on how to avoid
impulsive spending and being in debt
37:22 - Cost-effective ways for people with ADHD to get support and
assistance
39:43 - What are the next levels of support or treatment for
ADHD
42:23 - The difference between therapy and coaching and how to know
when to see a therapist and/or a coach
Resources
The Social Dilemma
Website
for ADHD coaches and other resources
ADHD reWired by Eric Tivers
The Driven Woman Podcast by Diann
Wingert
ADHD for Smart Ass Women Podcast
with Tracy Otsuka
Natalie Bacon
Delivered from Distraction by Edward Hallowell
ADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for
Thriving with Distraction--from Childhood through Adulthood by
Edward Hallowell and John Ratey
Connect with Diann
diannwingertcoaching.com
Instagram
Facebook
LinkedIn
Connect with Melanie
mentalhealthandwealth.com
melanielockert.com
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