ADHD Aha! Sensory overload and self-advocacy with ADHD (Margaux Joffe’s story)
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Feb 18, 2025 Margaux Joffe, a board-certified cognitive specialist and advocate for neurodiversity, shares her enlightening journey about living with ADHD. She reveals her eye-opening experience of sensory overload at IKEA that led to her diagnosis at age 29. Margaux discusses the challenges of undiagnosed ADHD, particularly anxiety in women, and emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy in the workplace. Her insightful perspective on justice sensitivity offers a fresh view on the unique strengths of women with ADHD, inspiring others to embrace their differences.
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IKEA Meltdown
- Margaux Joffe had a sensory overload experience at IKEA, leading to an emotional shutdown.
- This incident prompted her mother to research ADHD, resulting in Margaux's diagnosis at age 29.
Sensory Sensitivity: A Double-Edged Sword
- Sensory sensitivity in ADHD isn't always negative; it can be a source of creativity.
- Artists and photographers with ADHD often notice details others miss, enhancing their work.
Misdiagnosis and Self-Harm
- Margaux was diagnosed with anxiety and depression at 18, masking her underlying ADHD.
- She struggled with self-harm, later realizing its connection to undiagnosed ADHD.