The Neurodivergent Woman

ADHD with Debbie Jeffries

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Jul 24, 2021
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ANECDOTE

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.
INSIGHT

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.
INSIGHT

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.
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