ADHD Wise Squirrels for late-diagnosed adults with ADHD. WS7 Rethinking Adult ADHD with Dr. Russell Ramsay.
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Sep 27, 2023 Dr. Russell Ramsay, renowned expert in ADHD, discusses various topics including the challenges in diagnosing adult ADHD, tips for overcoming procrastination and finding motivation, the concept of ADHD as an operating system, key takeaways from his book on rethinking adult ADHD, and tips for better understanding oneself. Hosts express gratitude and promote their website for further resources and discussions.
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The ADHD Double-Edged Sword
- Properly treated ADHD can be advantageous, while untreated ADHD can be detrimental.
- Adults with ADHD are highly sensitive to their environment, thriving with support but struggling without it.
Getting Started Tips
- Make tasks hands-on to encourage starting.
- Pre-commit to specific times and limit task duration.
Personality vs. ADHD
- Dave Delaney wonders how much of his personality is due to previously undiagnosed ADHD.
- He questions if his humor was a coping mechanism for his ADHD.