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Yes, there is a shortage of ADHd medication in the UK.Elvance and Gaufacine are affected. But all the media reports and people commenting on it are doing no more than fuelling the misunderstanding of why it's happening and what we can do. So, before this bonus episode Matt spoke to Takeda, who supply the medications to the wholesalers an in turn to pharmacies. This is what they had to say. Andrew shares his knowledge as a prescriber of what we can do to source the medication we need, why some doses are harder to get than others and what that means to us. No hyperbole. No scaremongering. Just evidence led information that we hope will help you.Yes, there is a shortage of ADHD medication in the UK.Elvance and Gaufacine are affected.But all the media reports and people commenting on it are doing no more than fuelling the misunderstanding of why it's happening and what we can do.So, before this bonus episode Matt spoke to Takeda, who supply the medications to the wholesalers an in turn to pharmacies.This is what they had to say.Andrew shares his knowledge as a prescriber of what we can do to source the medication we need, why some doses are harder to get than others and what that means to us.No hyperbole. No scaremongering.Just evidence led information that we hope will help you.Link to ADHD Medication talkhttps://youtu.be/wFhFGnrOILMLink to pilot episodes with strategies for coping:https://youtu.be/wFhFGnrOILM?si=EkSnaoYAc-OEe8hc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beyond medication and with medication. Matt and Andrew take a detailed look at other appraoches that can be used alongside or indepenant of medicaion to help with our ADHD. Therapy, Counselling, Coaching, Mentoring. Supplements, hobbies and much more are discussed. 0:00 Introduction 2:44 Undiagnosed to diagnosed - what changes? 4:15 What is a multilodal approach? 8:33 ADHD meds are not like wearing glasses 15:45 It's not just a dopamine deficiencey 19:35 What's next after diagnosis in the Divergence clininc? 24:33 Talking about Panorama 31:46 Noone needs to take ADHD Medication. True or False? 36:49 If we don't know what to expect, then what? 39:24 When the education system doesn't suit ADHD children 43:11 THERAPY, COACHING & MENTORING 49:00 ADHD Coaching and Mentoring 51:30 Good means never telling, it means guiding 55:30 How long has Matt been mentoring others? 59:47 You'd make a good ADHD Nurse Matt 1:02:45: You know when something has worked for you, not the clinician 1:03:51 Questions a responsible Coach or Mentor should ask on day 1 1:07:48 SUPPLEMENTS 1:12:13 Vitamin D - not everyone in Newcastle has Rickets 1:14:44 WHAT ELSE WORKS? COLD WATER, HOBBIES ETC 1:20:20 It has to start with realistic expectations 1:23:57 Some things for some people, some of the time. It's a guide 1:25:26 What can I do to improve my ADHD? 1:26:05 L-Tyrosine. Wonder supplement or not? 1:29:50 Matt doesn't want to ask this....but 1:33:44 Control is key 1:36:08 THE THEME OF THIS EPISODE IS: SOME THINGS FOR SOME PEOPLE! 1:40:55 Will the person "helping" you admit if they are wrong? 1:44:24 ADHD AF - What did ADHD do this time? 1:48:58 THE END Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Jay, a Senior Nurse Practitioner and ADHD specialist at the Divergence Clinic, dives deep into ADHD medication complexities. He discusses why medication often evokes confusion and fear, emphasizing the importance of setting realistic expectations. Listeners will learn about the difference between stimulants and non-stimulants, the significance of dosing, and the potential for ‘crashes’ as medications wear off. Jay also explores the ethical aspects of prescribing choices and the long-term risks of untreated ADHD, making clear that medication isn't a one-size-fits-all solution.

ADHD is not a dopamine disorder!Let that sink in.... The first evidence based ADHD podcast launche 23/11/23Can you afford not to listen? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TALK ADHDEpisode : 23/11/23Everything you never knew but should have been told about ADHD medication. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.