Episode 1: Diagnosis — Living With ADHD (The Beginning)

Episode 1: Diagnosis — Living With ADHD (The Beginning)In this first episode of All or Nothing, I’m talking out loud while walking - because sitting still feels impossible, and pretending to be polished feels dishonest.This episode is about ADHD.Specifically, diagnosis - how I got there, what it explained, and what it didn’t.I talk about living most of my life without understanding my own brain. About being labelled anxious, disorganised, dramatic, or “too much.” About internal overwhelm, emotional intensity, self-sabotage, and why calm can feel unfamiliar when your mind has always been loud.We explore what ADHD can look like in adult women, why so many of us are missed or misdiagnosed, the frustration of waiting lists and assessments, and the quiet grief that comes with realising things didn’t have to be quite so hard.There’s no fixing in this episode.No advice.No neat ending.Just observation, honesty, and thoughts landing somewhere instead of looping endlessly in my head.If you’ve ever felt like you’re living life in extremes - all in or completely burnt out - this might resonate.You’re welcome here.Find me on Instagram @Rachaelsalehyoga