Welcome to the fourth episode of Deconstructing ADHD. During this series of podcasts, Helen openly shares her personal experiences, insights, and learning.
Helen received her ADHD diagnosis in 2022 at the age of 58, if you haven't listened to previous episodes, she has talked about the challenges with her mental health and the difficulty getting support when having a late diagnosis.
Trigger warning: During this episode, references are mentioned to suicide. Content shared within this series is not a substitute for any medical advice and if you're experiencing any of the issues, you are encouraged to seek professional help.
This episode focuses on what happens when you get the diagnosis, what asking for support can look like, and the experiences of being supported.
During the episode lots of books are mentioned, links to books:
Patriarchy Stress Disorder by Valerie Rein PhD https://amzn.to/3HXYava
Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma by Peter Levine https://amzn.to/3HVxtqD
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk https://amzn.to/3Su077i
Naughty Boys: Anti-Social Behaviour, ADHD and the Role of Culture by Sami Timimi https://amzn.to/3UBfnlm
Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder by Dr. Gabor Maté https://amzn.to/4999dxp
Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors: Overcoming Internal Self-Alienation by Janina Fisher https://amzn.to/3uxM094
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