The Psychology Sisters Lifting the cloud on ADHD with Producer Keeshia
Apr 7, 2025
Join an enlightening discussion with producer Keeshia as she shares her journey with late ADHD diagnosis. Discover the difference between ADHD symptoms and personality traits, and delve into the stigma surrounding the condition. Hear about emotional challenges, the impact on relationships, and how self-acceptance evolves post-diagnosis. The conversation highlights the unique strengths of individuals with ADHD, encouraging listeners to embrace their authentic selves and navigate societal misconceptions with confidence.
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Masking Creates Inauthenticity
- Undiagnosed ADHD often leads to people-pleasing and masking, creating inauthentic relationships.
- Understanding ADHD traits helps unravel this paradox and reduce shame connected to social struggles.
Overwhelming Criticism Shapes Shame
- Children with undiagnosed ADHD receive about 20,000 more criticisms by age 10, fueling a negative self-image.
- This relentless feedback causes a shame narrative of being 'not good enough,' devastating self-esteem.
Burnout Mimics Anxiety and Depression
- Past diagnoses of anxiety and depression might actually have been burnout from undiagnosed ADHD.
- Emotional exhaustion often stems from masking and excessive mental effort to fit in.