Great list! I myself was diagnosed with and medicated for ADHD for a better part of my life, but my diagnosis was recently changed to autism. There is a lot of symptom overlap between the two, as both conditions affect executive functioning, but I also think there are important distinctions. I'm currently studying yoga therapy and eastern medicine to try and figure out ways yoga and other eastern wellness practices might be used to help support neurodiverse patients, and this resource list is super helpful for helping me better understand those with ADHD who don't also have ASD, particularly the part about comorbidities - so thank you!
Also, I too have mixed feelings about Dr. Gabor Maté, I think he is brilliant at outlining how lifestyle issues in the west that exacerbate attention issues, but I think he under-emphasizes the role of the genetic basis.
Hiya and thanks for commenting! Your studies sound fascinating. Delving into this side of brain stuff is like a whole new world isn't it. I'm glad this is helpful.
Thanks for sharing all those Susan so helpful! I haven't had a proper diagnosis but the more and more I read and hear the more and more I relate to ADHD. Going to have a read through all of your links too. I'm a lot kinder to myself now and give myself what I need when I am struggling to focus. It makes sense why exercise and getting into nature are so important to me and I get bored so easily!
Thanks for all of this, Susan. I like a letter that gets straight to the point (and the links in this case!) Charlie was on Woman's Hour on Tuesday ICYMI.x
Thank you for all this information, Susan! I galloped into my 50’s and a mid-life diagnosis along with a mid-life career change, so unlike many here, I haven’t been able to spin our superpower into gold. I am precisely at a life crossroads “in a dark wood” which is extremely uncomfortable, though perhaps necessary. And I am surrounded by high executive functioning achievers, so that can be difficult. ;)
I will echo you and others here in that anything consumed by the Maté family should be done with a very long spoon.
You might be surprised how many of your colleagues/friends might also be neurodiverse. I can totally relate to the dark wood/grieving process. Hopefully some of these resources will lead you to find folk you can find some kin with.
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Thank you for sharing this list of resources Susan and I couldn't believe my eyes when I got to the bottom and saw my name! As you probably know, I found out that I am autistic last year. But I am also being assessed for ADHD this coming July - there are a few resources you've shared here that I am not familiar with so I'm going to enjoy looking them up, thank you! And thanks again for the mention, it made me smile to stumble across it 🤗♡
Great list! I myself was diagnosed with and medicated for ADHD for a better part of my life, but my diagnosis was recently changed to autism. There is a lot of symptom overlap between the two, as both conditions affect executive functioning, but I also think there are important distinctions. I'm currently studying yoga therapy and eastern medicine to try and figure out ways yoga and other eastern wellness practices might be used to help support neurodiverse patients, and this resource list is super helpful for helping me better understand those with ADHD who don't also have ASD, particularly the part about comorbidities - so thank you!
Also, I too have mixed feelings about Dr. Gabor Maté, I think he is brilliant at outlining how lifestyle issues in the west that exacerbate attention issues, but I think he under-emphasizes the role of the genetic basis.
Hiya and thanks for commenting! Your studies sound fascinating. Delving into this side of brain stuff is like a whole new world isn't it. I'm glad this is helpful.
Thanks for sharing all those Susan so helpful! I haven't had a proper diagnosis but the more and more I read and hear the more and more I relate to ADHD. Going to have a read through all of your links too. I'm a lot kinder to myself now and give myself what I need when I am struggling to focus. It makes sense why exercise and getting into nature are so important to me and I get bored so easily!
My huge takeaway from getting a diagnosis was that I've cut much of the negative self talk. Sounds like you are one step ahead!
Thanks for all of this, Susan. I like a letter that gets straight to the point (and the links in this case!) Charlie was on Woman's Hour on Tuesday ICYMI.x
Such a generous share. Thank you, Susan
You're so welcome!
Thanks Susan. I'm guessing this is the resource you mentioned?
It is! I've only been here since Spring and its not my main focus but it does come up in other posts sometimes too.
Thank you for all this information, Susan! I galloped into my 50’s and a mid-life diagnosis along with a mid-life career change, so unlike many here, I haven’t been able to spin our superpower into gold. I am precisely at a life crossroads “in a dark wood” which is extremely uncomfortable, though perhaps necessary. And I am surrounded by high executive functioning achievers, so that can be difficult. ;)
I will echo you and others here in that anything consumed by the Maté family should be done with a very long spoon.
You might be surprised how many of your colleagues/friends might also be neurodiverse. I can totally relate to the dark wood/grieving process. Hopefully some of these resources will lead you to find folk you can find some kin with.
These are fabulous recommendations thankyou so much ❤️👌
There's quite a few to get through! I'm glad you are finding them useful.
Thank you for sharing this list of resources Susan and I couldn't believe my eyes when I got to the bottom and saw my name! As you probably know, I found out that I am autistic last year. But I am also being assessed for ADHD this coming July - there are a few resources you've shared here that I am not familiar with so I'm going to enjoy looking them up, thank you! And thanks again for the mention, it made me smile to stumble across it 🤗♡
Ah you are so welcome. I find the content you put out so refreshing and helpful. Congratulations on your radio interview, I hope you've recovered x
🙏 I am feeling much replenished, thank you :)
Ha! Thank you, Baz. It certainly is 🙌🏼