Common ADHD tough patches 01:28 Common ADHD blind spots 03:50 What can feeling lost, or different, do to the human brain and its development?10:22 Why is it important to fit "into the pack" and what effect does it have on a person's self-esteem13:02 In a person's upbringing, how important is it to have the understanding and support of their parents16:15 Evolutionary, what effect does our parent's opinion have on us that is specific to that parental relationship?22:41 Do we seek our parent's approval even if we believe them to be wrong?28:40 What are some common comments ADHDers might receive from Neurotypicals32:18 With childhood trauma, I've heard that you stay at the age you are when this trauma is inflicted, is this true and why does it keep you stuck in this time?34:22 How can having people constantly doubting you or seeing your eccentricities as faults impact your self-esteem and then inflict on that person's capacity for shame?37:47 What is shame and does shame have a purpose?52:25 How to conquer the ‘boom and bust’ cycle 01:01:03 Is it a curse to suffer from RSD, or can it be a blessing to feel emotions so deeply?01:03:55 Other than just "fitting in", does masking serve other purposes?01:05:32 Do you think people mask because it’s is a good way to not have the "true them" rejected?01:06:04 What would you say to the female community who have had a diagnosis later in their life01:09:16 What would you say to the ADHD community who have been told that they are "too much" in past relationships01:12:10 Can being misunderstood manifest itself in anger or even hatred?01:15:01 Have you experienced people with ADHD in your practice that are so overwhelmed that they just can't function01:19:42 Do you have a mental list of eccentric behaviours that, if there are some undiagnosed people watching, might help them put 2 and 2 together and seek a diagnosis01:24:11 ADHD positives 01:30:30 Reframing ADHD to VAST01:33:45 For those listening at home now who are thinking "I really wish I didn't have this ADHD thing" in two minutes, explain to them why they should want it.Dr. Hallowell's website: https://drhallowell.com/ Buy Ned's books 👉 https://drhallowell.com/read/books-by-ned/Buy Alex's book 👉 https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=cb124ab3-861b-48e7-85c0-0d8ada9c777eProducer: Timon Woodward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices