ADHD Aha! Jessica McCabe (!!) on motherhood, social anxiety, and ADHD medication
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Aug 20, 2024 
Jessica McCabe, creator of How to ADHD, opens up about her personal journey with ADHD from diagnosis at 12 to real understanding at 32. She describes her first experience with ADHD medication as life-changing, likening it to putting on glasses. Jessica shares the challenges of motherhood combined with ADHD, including navigating social anxiety and the stigma around medication. With a mix of humor and honesty, she reflects on her rapid transition into motherhood and highlights the power of community support in managing ADHD.
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Early Diagnosis
- Jessica McCabe was diagnosed with ADHD at 12 but didn't understand it.
- She only saw it as a label and medication as a focus booster, not understanding its broader implications.
Medication Revelation
- Medication provided clarity and focus, similar to putting on glasses for the first time.
- This revealed how much easier focusing could be, but also highlighted the lack of other coping mechanisms when medication wasn't available.
How to ADHD Origin
- Jessica started her YouTube channel to document ADHD coping strategies.
- Medication helped with focus, but not with other life skills, prompting her to explore and share broader ADHD management techniques.