ADHD Aha! ADHD and trauma
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Aug 6, 2024 Dr. Monica Johnson, a professional in mental health, discusses the complex ties between ADHD and trauma. She sheds light on how trauma can mimic ADHD symptoms and the potential for misdiagnosis. Dr. J explains the emotional challenges faced by individuals managing both conditions, emphasizing the importance of supportive treatment and understanding. Caregivers play a crucial role, and she shares valuable strategies to help those affected. This insightful conversation navigates the intersection of psychological well-being and ADHD.
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Understanding Trauma
- Trauma is an emotional response to various distressing events like abuse, accidents, or natural disasters.
- Complex trauma includes repeated experiences such as racism or bullying that deeply affect individuals.
Difference Between Trauma and PTSD
- Everyone experiences trauma, but PTSD is a specific condition with symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
- PTSD can also change a person's worldview, making them feel unsafe or broken.
Trauma Mimics ADHD Symptoms
- Trauma does not cause ADHD, but trauma reactions can reduce executive function, mimicking ADHD symptoms.
- PTSD's demands on attention can impair concentration and memory, resembling ADHD difficulties.