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ADHD Aha!

The noisy ADHD brain — plus ADHD and lying (Oliver Vaquer’s story)

Oct 17, 2023
Actor Oliver Vaquer discusses his 'noisy' ADHD brain and the challenges he faced growing up. He talks about using ADHD medication to build better habits and the experience of feeling like he's operating at 100% for the first time ever. The podcast also touches on ADHD social anxiety and the misconceptions surrounding the condition.
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Quick takeaways

  • ADHD affects perception and attention to detail, as demonstrated by the host's experience of hearing new lyrics in a familiar song after being diagnosed.
  • Creativity and ADHD can be harnessed by developing discipline, self-teaching, and prioritization skills to overcome challenges and achieve proficiency.

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Discovering ADHD through music

The podcast episode starts with the host sharing a personal experience where she heard lyrics in a song she had heard many times before for the first time after being diagnosed with ADHD. This moment highlighted the impact of ADHD on perception and attention to detail.

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