ADHD Chatter ADHD Specialist WARNING: "93% of ADHD women won't know they're addicted to THIS! | Serena Palmer
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Aug 18, 2025 In this discussion, Serena Palmer, an ADHD activist and author with a late ADHD diagnosis, sheds light on the critical connection between ADHD and addiction, specifically in women. She reveals alarming statistics about addiction awareness and emphasizes the unique challenges faced by ADHD women, including societal pressures and self-identity issues. Serena shares strategies for managing ADHD, addresses the taboo surrounding addiction, and explores the emotional intricacies in relationships affected by ADHD and addiction. Her mission is to foster understanding and provide support.
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Shame Drives Addiction Delay
- Undiagnosed ADHD creates deep shame that fuels self-medication and delays help-seeking.
- Serena argues shame around addiction compounds harm and prevents effective treatment.
Research ADHD Biology Right Away
- Research the neuroscience of ADHD immediately after diagnosis to reframe behaviour as biology.
- Use scientific understanding to replace shame and guide management choices.
Childhood Sugar Compulsion
- Serena recalls extreme childhood sugar-seeking and stealing sweets at parties as an early addictive behaviour.
- She links banned treats and risk to early reward-seeking patterns.