Ep. 64- ADHD, Getting Diagnosed, and Starting Medication with Emma Neill

Emma is back on the podcast to share her experience of getting diagnosed with ADHD.She and Carla talk openly about struggling with focus, negative self-talk, and addictive tendencies, and highlight the ways in which ADHD can present itself in ways people don’t always recognise.Emma also shares her experience of starting medication, the fears she had before taking it, and what it has been like for her so far.The conversation explores the overlap between ADHD and trauma, and finishes with some practical ways that have helped Emma outside of medication.Timestamps:00:00 All things wedding planning and marriage15:08 Emma’s ADHD diagnosis16:58 Understanding ADHD medication and how it works23:40 ADHD and CPTSD and how similar they can look32:27 Talking trauma and how it shapes identity37:09 The impact of negative self-talk38:16 Letting go of fears around medication41:49 Emotional regulation and feeling more stable45:27 Addiction patterns and behaviours like skin picking48:42 Trauma, shame, and coping mechanism56:45 Microdosing, serotonin, and brain patterns59:04 Routine disruption01:04:48 Is ADHD genetic or trauma-based01:12:19 Practical tools and strategies for ADHDIf you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss future eps!Connect with Carla:Instagram: ⁠⁠@CarlaMcGreevy1⁠⁠Work with Carla: ⁠⁠Carla McGreevy⁠⁠Join the Ocean Healing Community: HereJoin Carla’s mailing list: ⁠⁠Stay Connected⁠Connect with Emma:Podcast: ⁠Here for the Craic With Emma Neill ⁠Instagram: ⁠Emma Neill ⁠