01.11.2023 - By Adria Sophia
This is for you if you’re neurodivergent, suspect you are, love someone who is, or are simply ADHD-curious. For years, I suspected I was neurodivergent, that my brain worked differently than others. BUT I thought of ADHDers as bold, rash, outspoken and disorganized risk takers with overflowing energy. I, on the other hand, was a careful, shy, sensitive overthinker who ran out of steam by the afternoon. It didn’t seem possible to match up the view I had of ADHD with how I saw myself as an HSP (highly sensitive person). Until I read about masking. Kat and I talk about: Busting the ADHD stereotype with quiet, sensitive women Our own ADHD & HSP stories The impact of being undiagnosed for decades Unconsciously masking, being highly sensitive & our voices Uncover your Messenger Archetype & more at AdriaSophia.com. Connect with Adria.Connect with Kat. Links from the episode: The Inflow app “A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD” by Sari Solden “The Highly Sensitive Person” by Elaine Aron Jacqueline Sinfield Kat’s ADHD Resources Page