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By Sophia Ralston
The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.
I recorded so much material, I didn't want to let it all go to waste. So here is a sleep deprived ramble where I talk about over five different tangents based on sleep.
Do you struggle with going to sleep, staying asleep and getting up in the morning? Well you're not alone. A delayed circadian rhythm, a dysfunctioning impulse control, racing thoughts and Restless leg syndrome are only a few of the reasons that keep us from getting some quality snoozing time. According to researchers, sleep is the number one factor that influences our health and overall wellbeing. You might not even realise that you are sleep deprived because ADHD symptoms and sleep deprivation look very similar.
Do you struggle with going to sleep, staying asleep and getting up in the morning? Well you're not alone. A delayed circadian rhythm, a dysfunctioning impulse control, racing thoughts and Restless leg syndrome are only a few of the reasons that keep us from getting some quality snoozing time. According to researchers, sleep is the number one factor that influences our health and overall wellbeing. You might not even realise that you are sleep deprived because ADHD symptoms and sleep deprivation look very similar.
References:
https://www.thegoodbody.com/sleep-statistics/
https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/media/109514310/7-adhd-guide-sleep.pdf
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/women-sleep/do-women-need-more-sleep-than-men#:~:text=Women%20need%20on%20average%2011,an%20individual%27s%20need%20for%20sleep
https://www.piedmont.org/living-real-change/do-women-need-more-sleep-than-men
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9794105/
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/mental-health/adhd-and-sleep
https://www.featherandblack.com/inspiration/10-curious-facts-about-sleep
https://www.zzzquil.com/en-us/article/12-fun-facts-about-sleep
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/scitranslmed.3000458
Watch the full Conversation on YouTube
🧠 Navigating ADHD: An Open Conversation and Q&A 🧠
Opinions about Ritalin and other ADHD meds are very polarised. Here are my thoughts and experiences with trying different forms of Methylphenidate aka Ritalin or Concerta throughout my childhood right into adulthood. What have your experiences been? Let me know in the comments.
Tired of hearing about Hacks and short snippets of information on ADHD that you already know about? Me too. This is why I decided to start a diary style podcast channel talking about ADHD and beyond. Because it affects our whole life, so why not talk about life?
My YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@ElectricMindADHD?si=QcdDvgHWWCvk4Se8
References:
Misinformation on TikTok: https://chadd.org/adhd-news/adhd-news-adults/attention-adhd-on-tiktok/#:~:text=Viral%20misinformation,who%20are%20not%20healthcare%20practitioners
The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.