WTF is AuDHD? E6 | WTF is ADHD?
Feb 24, 2025
Dive into a vibrant discussion about the menstrual cycle and its link to ADHD, featuring insights on PMDD and personal medication experiences. Discover the growing support for ADHD diagnoses in New Zealand and the importance of utilizing university disability services. Explore the nuanced relationship between hormonal changes and ADHD management, emphasizing individualized treatment. The podcast also highlights the unique emotional processing challenges of ADHD, debunking myths and reimagining neurodiversity in a compassionate light.
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Seek Medical Help For PMDD
- Try discussing PMDD and treatment options with your doctor if your cycle severely impairs life.
- Consider medication adjustments rather than quitting if side effects (like numbness) occur.
Medication Took Weeks To Help
- Paige describes severe initial worsening on fluoxetine that improved after she persisted through the first weeks.
- She lowered dose to avoid emotional numbing and found the right balance.
Adjust SSRI Dose Before Quitting
- If a prescribed SSRI numbs you or reduces libido, ask your doctor about lowering the dose.
- Persist through early side effects only with medical guidance; benefits can follow.
