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Debbie's Childhood ADHD Experience
- Debbie was a shy but high-achieving girl who was overlooked for ADHD diagnosis because she was quiet and academic.
- She internalized anxiety from impulsively saying the wrong thing, causing social challenges in youth.
Female ADHD Underdiagnosis
- Many women with ADHD remain undiagnosed because their symptoms don't fit typical criteria.
- This leads to many misdiagnosed with anxiety or learning disorders instead of ADHD.
Rejection Sensitivity Roots
- Rejection sensitive dysphoria often stems from lived experiences of social missteps, not just innate neurotype.
- Self-punishment from perceived mistakes fuels anxiety and low self-esteem in ADHD people.