Jami speaks with Dr. Joel Lazar, a licensed psychologist with ADHD, to discuss practical tips for managing ADHD as an adult. Dr. Lazar shares his personal experience with ADHD, how it impacts his life and work and offers useful strategies for emotional regulation, organization, and overcoming procrastination. He also highlights the importance of self-compassion, especially for older adults discovering their ADHD later in life. The conversation covers how ADHD can manifest in different ways throughout life and how common misconceptions about ADHD, especially in seniors, can lead to misdiagnosis. They also discuss how ADHD was misunderstood in past generations and the importance of positive reinforcement, structure, and creating manageable routines.

In this episode, we:

• [00:02:33] Introduce Dr. Joel Lazar and explore his experience as a psychologist with ADHD, reflecting on how he discovered his diagnosis later in life.
• [00:05:32] Talk about comorbid conditions, like social anxiety and OCD, often seen alongside ADHD.
• [00:12:33] Explore the relationship between ADHD and procrastination, reframing it as "deadline-motivated."
• [00:21:09] Share the positive aspects of ADHD.
• [00:23:19] Discuss the importance of self-compassion and the role of ADHD coaches in supporting adults with ADHD.
• [00:23:45] Share practical strategies for managing ADHD
• [00:25:42] Discuss how ADHD symptoms in seniors can be mistaken for dementia, emphasizing the need for a better diagnosis.


Resources Mentioned:

www.joellazarphd.com - Dr. Joel Lazar’s website

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