ADHD Chatter 2 Vital Lessons From A Late Diagnosed ADHD Woman - Dez Rock
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Jul 9, 2024 Dez Rock, a CEO navigating her late ADHD diagnosis, discusses avoiding small talk, relationships, and the impact of status on ADHD perception. She reflects on how ADHD shows up in marriage and parenting, while embracing neurodiversity in her family. Rock shares heart-wrenching moments and the positives ADHD brings, likening it to a 'washing machine of woes.'
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Small Talk Aversion
- Dez Rock prefers deeper conversations over small talk because they offer integrity and honesty.
- Small talk feels unstimulating due to a lack of dopamine, which neurodivergent individuals crave.
Spotting Neuro-Beige
- Dez Rock can quickly identify neuro-beige people within five minutes of conversation.
- This is done by observing their willingness to engage in deeper conversations.
Neurospicy Dinners
- Dez Rock enjoys discussing special interests with neurospicy people, both useful and useless ones.
- She gives the example of making espresso off-grid.