They say that ignorance is bliss. And sometimes, “knowing” you have ADHD doesn’t make things easier, it makes things more complicated.
Listen in as Rick Green and I discuss the emotional landscape of life after the adhd diagnosis.
In this episode you will hear:
After you’ve struggled for so long, the profound to realization that you are NOT alone
The “death” of the old you, or who you were before the diagnosis
Challenges and barriers to diagnosis
The Evolution of Totally ADD
The big issue of how ADHD shows up in your life, and your sense of self
The stages of dealing with the diagnosis
Anger, depression, and feeling things sooooo deeply
Staying open to therapy and other support, even when you want to resist
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – that you can apply yourself!
Living the ADHD reactive life – and learning the power of the PAUSE
Learning to externalize and manage self-talk
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