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31: Wait. Am I ADHD? with Dr. Sasha Hamdani

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Many adults, like me, are diagnosed with ADHD later in life. It is fascinating to hear the stories of how this diagnosis is missed in their childhood years. I’m joined by Dr. Sasha Hamdani, a board-certified psychiatrist and ADHD clinical specialist who just happens to spend some of her spare time on TikTok. Let’s get the facts from an expert! Join us for this interesting conversation!

Show Highlights:

  • The basics: What is ADHD?
  • Why reframing is helpful for adults diagnosed with ADHD
  • Why many of us do self-diagnosis, especially in today’s social media-driven world
  • Factors that can cause a child to fly under the radar and go undiagnosed
  • Why ADHD can be described as “an interest-based nervous system”
  • How most people with ADHD have an “I’m dumb” moment because of how their brains process information and overlook details
  • Why ADHD diagnosis is overlooked in so many people because of the ways they learn to compensate for symptoms
  • Why people with ADHD mask their internal symptoms by learning to respond to their external environment
  • Dr. Sasha’s advice about educating yourself and learning more about ADHD
  • How to decide whether or not to take ADHD medication as an adult
  • Dr. Sasha’s advice about noticing red flags in dealing with your healthcare provider


    •  Resources:

    Connect with Dr. Sasha: TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Book, Self-Care for People with ADHD, and the Focus Genie App

    Connect with KC: TikTok, Instagram, and Website 

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