Hacking Your ADHD
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Feb 17, 2025
Laura Key, host of "ADHD Aha!" and head of Understood.org's editorial team, shares her insights alongside artist and UX designer Matthew Raghunauth. They explore the life-altering impact of Matthew's late ADHD diagnosis. Key topics include the complexity of task prioritization, the spiral of catastrophizing, and the challenge of asking for help after years of trying harder. Matthew emphasizes that caring for his ADHD is a sign of maturity, highlighting the transformative power of recognizing and addressing one's struggles.
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- Matthew Raghunauth's late ADHD diagnosis shifted his self-perception, revealing that his struggles were rooted in ADHD rather than personal failings.
- He emphasized the importance of recognizing and addressing mental health needs as a mature step towards personal growth and productivity.
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The Impact of Late ADHD Diagnosis
Matthew Ragnoth, an artist and UX designer, discusses how his late diagnosis of ADHD transformed his self-perception and understanding of his experiences. Initially, he viewed symptoms like sluggishness and distraction as personal shortcomings rather than indicators of ADHD. This revelation came after struggling to balance his professional life with his artistic pursuits, particularly during the transition back to the office post-pandemic. Recognizing these patterns was essential in his journey to understanding that his challenges had a root cause and were not mere reflections of laziness.
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