Lacey and her daughter both have ADHD, but it manifests differently. They discuss ADHD challenges, mom guilt, and the humor in oversharing. The podcast highlights ADHD types, executive functioning struggles, and the importance of support and understanding in managing the condition.
Self-realization of ADHD traits through daughter's diagnosis.
Bonding over shared ADHD experiences fosters understanding and acceptance within family.
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Realization of ADHD Traits in Family
The speaker's daughter was diagnosed with ADHD, leading to her own self-realization of exhibiting similar traits. Through the evaluation process for her daughter, including consultations with doctors and teachers, it became evident that ADHD was a factor. The podcast highlights the complexity and thoroughness of the diagnosis process, emphasizing the impact on both the daughter and the speaker.
Personal Diagnosis and Understanding of ADHD
Following her daughter's diagnosis, the speaker underwent her evaluation, leading to her own ADHD diagnosis. The process involved answering questionnaires that revealed her ADHD traits, particularly related to inattentiveness and task management. The speaker's self-awareness and identification with ADHD characteristics provided clarity and a sense of validation about her behaviors and challenges.
Impact of ADHD on Relationships and Self-Empathy
The podcast delves into how ADHD affects relationships and self-perception. The speaker and her daughter share a closer bond due to their shared experiences with ADHD, fostering understanding and laughter amidst challenges. They utilize humor and a shared understanding of ADHD-related forgetfulness to navigate their daily lives, promoting acceptance and empathy within the family dynamic.
Lacey has ADHD, and so does her daughter. But their ADHD shows up differently. Lacey is more hyperactive, while her daughter is more on the inattentive side. Lacey shares how her daughter’s evaluation shed light on her own ADHD challenges.
Lacey and host Laura Key have a funny conversation about oversharing intimate life details. And they talk about the guilt some moms with ADHD feel.
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