Refocused, A Podcast All About ADHD
RT23: Ying Deng and the Myth of Being An Adult
Oct 1, 2023
Ying Deng, founder of ADHD Asian Girl and your Mindful ADHD Guide, discusses the myth of being an adult with ADHD, challenges with masking, and making mindfulness accessible in the ADHD community. They explore the struggles of career disillusionment, navigating Chinese and American cultures, and creative strategies for managing ADHD. Refocused, Together is a collection of 31 stories told throughout October, ADHD Awareness Month.
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- Ying Deng emphasizes the importance of accepting and working with natural energy fluctuations and highlights the challenges of multitasking and unrealistic expectations placed on adults.
- Ying Deng highlights the importance of being proactive in finding healthcare professionals who understand and can provide suitable support for adult women with ADHD.
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The Myth of Being an Adult and the Struggle of Natural Energy Ups and Downs
Ying Dang discusses the myth of being an adult and the struggle with natural energy ups and downs. She highlights the challenges of multitasking and the unrealistic expectations placed on adults. Ying emphasizes that there's no such thing as an ideal adulthood and that it's important to accept and work with the natural energy fluctuations. She shares her personal experience of feeling bored in a dream job and how that led her to seek a diagnosis for ADHD. Ying also discusses the impact of cultural background on ADHD experiences and the importance of mindfulness and self-acceptance in managing ADHD challenges.
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