The ADHD Adults Podcast Episode 66: ADHD and Grief (RIP Robert from Kidderminster)
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Dec 19, 2022 AI Snips
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Emotional Swings in Grief
- James Brown experienced intense emotional shifts while caring for his dying father.
- He swung from laughing at his father's burp to sudden, uncontrollable tears.
Grief vs. Mourning
- Grieving is the internal emotional experience of loss.
- Mourning is the social expression of grief, often through rituals or customs.
Grief Mimicking ADHD
- Grief symptoms can mimic ADHD symptoms, potentially leading to misdiagnosis, especially in children.
- Multiple losses can increase the likelihood of an ADHD diagnosis later in life.