ADHD Scapegoat Podcast

ADHD × Trauma: Why the Overlap Is Real (& What to Do About It)


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Is it ADHD—or is it trauma? If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, you’re not alone. ADHD and trauma (especially PTSD) share overlapping symptoms like distractibility, hypervigilance, emotional dysregulation, and sleep problems. That overlap often leads to confusion, misdiagnosis, and frustration.In this episode, Angie and Jeremy unpack the science and lived experience of ADHD × trauma:🟣 Why ADHD and trauma so often co-occur🟣 How traumatic stress can magnify ADHD symptoms🟣 Why misdiagnosis is common (and what clinicians may miss)🟣 Practical tools for separating trauma triggers from ADHD patterns🟣 What an integrative treatment plan looks like, including coaching, therapy, and building a supportive care teamIf you’ve felt scapegoated, misunderstood, or dismissed in your ADHD and trauma journey, this conversation offers validation and steps forward.

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