Living with Adult ADHD: Diagnosis, Types, and Real-Life Stories| Episode 30

Hosts: Jacy King and Dr. Juan Santos, licensed mental health counselors in Greensboro, North Carolina.Episode Focus: Living with Adult ADHD: Understanding the Mind That Won’t Sit Still Welcome to today's episode, of the Couch. A mental health podcast aimed to help listeners move their mental wellness forward one day at a time.Episode Description:ADHD—stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder—is more than just being “distracted” or “hyper.” It’s a neurodevelopmental condition that affects kids and adults . On this episode of The Couch, we talk about what adult ADHD really looks like and why so many people don’t get diagnosed until later in life.The podcast episode will cover:What ADHD is and how it shows up in adultsThe different types: inattentive, hyperactive/impulsive, and combinedCommon myths and why so many adults go undiagnosed for yearsHow ADHD is often genetic—but also influenced by environmental factors like prenatal exposure to alcoholReal talk on ADHDOver 15.5 million U.S. adults have been diagnosed with ADHDHalf were diagnosed in adulthoodADHD kids often become ADHD adultsJacy and Dr. Santos share how their ADHD story.If you've ever felt like your brain works a little differently—or if you love someone who struggles with attention, focus, or impulsivity—this episode is for you.To read more about ADHD use the link below:https://santoscounseling.com/adhd-counseling-in-greensboroThe New Mental Health Podcast Episode aimed to be a resource helping you improve your mental health. To schedule a counseling appointment with Santos Counseling click the link below:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://santoscounseling.com/