#02: What Is ADHD?

from South of Normal · host Jheri South

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 winsFREE RESOURCES ✨ADHD Quiz: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-quizRSD Webinar: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-emotions-webinar-opt-inMore resources at https://jherisouth.comGET SUPPORT ✨ADHD Simplified Course (just $97!): https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-simplifedFREE consult for ADHD coaching: https://jherisouth.as.me/schedule/f39adc54FOLLOW ME ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msjherisouth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jherisouthTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@jherisouth8