Hacking Your ADHD You Might Also Like: Climbing the Walls from Understood.org
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Apr 14, 2025 
In this discussion, Danielle Elliott, a science journalist and documentary producer known for her work on ADHD, explores the surge of ADHD diagnoses among women during the pandemic. She delves into the historical underdiagnosis of women and its profound effects on mental health. Personal stories illuminate the often-misunderstood ways ADHD manifests in women, while insights reveal the emotional struggles many face. Elliott's engaging narrative sheds light on the urgent need for awareness and understanding of ADHD's unique challenges for women.
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Ignoring Instructions
- Danielle Elliott often ignores instructions like airplane mode and scrolls through Instagram.
- One day, she saw messages with a Fox News link about the rise of ADHD diagnoses in women.
Pandemic and Diagnosis
- The pandemic led to increased self-reflection, contributing to a rise in mental health diagnoses, including ADHD in women.
- Danielle questions the validity of these diagnoses, wondering if they're genuine or influenced by societal trends.
Rejection and Discovery
- During the pandemic, Danielle had a relationship that ended badly, leading her to research extreme reactions to rejection.
- This research led her to discover Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) and consider the possibility of having ADHD.
