The ADHD Adults Podcast

Episode 81: The week in ADHD (14)

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Feb 16, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Frustrating Hotel Parking Experience

  • Sam shared a frustrating experience getting lost due to unclear hotel parking instructions before a talk.
  • She became extremely anxious and overwhelmed, showing real-life executive function challenges in ADHD.
ADVICE

Use Apps for Prescription Repeats

  • The repeat prescription process varies by GP and pharmacy and often requires proactive patient reminders.
  • Using apps like NHS app can simplify repeat prescriptions by automating reorder requests.
INSIGHT

ADHD Affects Risk Perception

  • ADHD can cause varied risk perception, leading to risk-taking in some situations and risk aversion in others.
  • This is due to emotional and cognitive ('hot') executive functions affecting risk assessment differently.
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