Show Notes
Do you ever wonder if you have ADHD or ADD? Spoiler alert: ADD isn’t even a thing anymore. In this episode, I’m breaking down what ADHD really is, the inconsistent focus, the emotional rollercoaster (hello rejection sensitive dysphoria), and why it looks so different for everyone.
I share what it actually feels like to live with ADHD, why so many of us get misdiagnosed for years, and one small habit that can start rebuilding your self-confidence today. If you’ve ever felt inconsistent, scattered, or like you’re “too much,” you’re exactly who this episode is for.
Chapters (00:00) Introduction (00:13) ADD isn’t real, here’s what it actually is (00:38) Hyperarousal, hyperactivity, and why it feels so different inside (01:00) The truth about attention: inconsistent, not deficit (01:29) Emotional dysregulation and rejection sensitivity (RSD) (02:40) ADHD in adults (04:08) Why people pleasing and giving up aren’t personality flaws (06:41) Building confidence again with small daily wins
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