HealthyGamerGG Everything You Get Wrong About ADHD ft. Dr. Micaela
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Sep 13, 2025 Dr. Micaela, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in youth, steps in to unpack the complexities of ADHD. She discusses how sleep issues can mimic ADHD symptoms and the surprising connection between ADHD and social anxiety. Emphasizing emotional reactivity, she explains the phenomenon of 'ADHD guilt' that often follows social interactions. Listeners can also gain practical strategies for self-acceptance and overcoming procrastination with micro goals, offering a refreshing blend of clinical insight and relatable advice.
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Short Sleep Can Mask Deeper Deficits
- Mild sleep loss can temporarily boost alertness by triggering an adrenaline 'super mode' that compensates for low energy.
- Chronic sleep deprivation mimics ADHD-like executive and emotional deficits because the brain triages nonessential functions.
Experiment To Find Your Sleep Needs
- Treat sleep as a moving target: experiment with total time, naps, and timing to find what your brain needs.
- Prioritize consistent patterns and adjust for age, activity, and life phase rather than copying rules blindly.
Prioritize Sleep To Protect Executive Function
- Recognize that chronic poor sleep trims executive functions like planning and impulse control, so treat sleep as foundational.
- Move sleep to the top of your priorities when mental health relapses or symptoms worsen.