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Many of us feel isolated and left unsupported as out governments struggle with the mass awakening of people realising that they have ADHD. Therefore, a growth of ADHD peer support groups is happening and helping people to live with ADHD and understand themselves better through others.HYPERFOCUSED! Discovering ADHD together.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In this episode we look at how difficult it can be for many men to ask for help and support. In a world where gender norms are challenged we still know that boys can feel that they must not show vulnerability - which as we know can be counter-productive. Add ADHD and rejection sensitivity dysphoria to the mix! Thanks to ADHD coach Joe Goring who inspired this episode with his article on hyperfocused.co.ukHYPERFOCUSED! Discovering ADHD together.This episode includes AI-generated content.

An audio tour of the support provided around ADHD from HYPERFOCUSED! Our hosts even debate the fact that they are AI generated, fascinating!HYPERFOCUSED! Discovering ADHD together.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Our co-hosts AiDee and HaiDee take us through the thrill of the chase and how it manifests and serves a purpose for those with ADHD. What engages us? What does it mean to be in 'the zone'? What happens when the chase stops?HYPERFOCUSED! Discovering ADHD together.

Our hosts talk through what masking is in relation to ADHD and they discuss the personal cost of it. Consciously or not, many of us present a version of ourselves to the outside world but it can be exhausting. How do you become your authentic self?HYPERFOCUSED! Discovering ADHD together.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Hi This week we dive into the worldwide 'Neurodiversity Celebration Week' to find out where it comes from and what it is about. Focusing on inclusion and how we all need to help to foster a more inclusive society is the aim of this episode. Pop over to www.hyperfocused.co.uk for more information.HYPERFOCUSED! Discovering ADHD together.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Our hosts take us through what it means to accept and eventually love yourself as the key to happiness. With self-improvement books and resources forever popular and achievement in careers denoting success it's interesting how unfulfilled so many people seem when they ought to be on top of their game. Why? What to do?HYPERFOCUSED! Discovering ADHD together.This episode includes AI-generated content.

What's the truth around whether ADHD is hardwired in from birth or developed? Is it a mix of the two? In our deep dive on nature v nurture our hosts get stuck in to explore wide views and published content on the subject. The answer? Have a listen, no spoilers here!HYPERFOCUSED! Discovering ADHD together.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Our hosts take us through a wide ranging chat about the world of ADHD coaching. What can it do? How is it different to therapy? How come there are suddenly so many around? Hope you find it helpful.HYPERFOCUSED! Discovering ADHD together.

Our virtual hosts talk about how to combat intense feelings of rejection perceived or otherwise using a centuries old concept. Occam's Razor directs you to the most likely explanation for a situation which can be grounding and reassuring when in mod-spiral. Hear more here...HYPERFOCUSED! Discovering ADHD together.This episode includes AI-generated content.

This episodes sees our hosts discussing the search for perfectionism and why it can be debilitating and applies it to ADHD. When is good enough really good enough? What are the links to imposter syndrome and self esteem?HYPERFOCUSED! Discovering ADHD together.This episode includes AI-generated content.

This episodes sees our hosts look at the benefits of the 5-4-3-2-1 method to grounding yourself and calming your nervous system down. We all feel that fight or flight (or freeze) impulse when we perceived threat but how can we ground ourselves and calm our nervous system down? Start with this little tool, it might really help.HYPERFOCUSED! Discovering ADHD together.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In this episode there's a deep dive into who for many of us is the biggest enemy when they should be our biggest friend - ourself! Many people with ADHD suffer with low self esteem and the cyclical nature of mistake-making, self flagellation and then shame feeds a vicious circle. Can we try to change this and be kinder to ourselves?HYPERFOCUSED! Discovering ADHD together.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Adie and Haidee do a deep dive on the history of diagnosis of ADHD and stats on patients in the UK. Also looking at the rigidlity of the assessments and co-existing issues. Why are so many people being diagnosed later on in life?HYPERFOCUSED! Discovering ADHD together.

Ever since COVID-19 we have realised that we don't have to rush around all the time to get to work - it's acceptable to do this work from home. For many it is a life changer, for others it is but not in a positive way and in this deep dive pir hosts look at how working from home can feel if you are ADHD. Hope it resonates.HYPERFOCUSED! Discovering ADHD together.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Hi, since being diagnosed/realising that I am fully equipped with ADHD in November then getting a full report at the end of December, I have been up and down! I'm this episode Aidee and Haider bring the latest installment in my hyperfocused journey to life. Thanks for listening. Hope you find it useful. Michael hyperfocused.co.uk [email protected]! Discovering ADHD together.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In this deep dive into medication particularly for ADHD our hosts look at options - the for and against For many a diagnosis is enough, things now make sense but for others they need something to help them to cope.HYPERFOCUSED! Discovering ADHD together.

So go onto Facebook and check out the groups - they are dominated by bots posting from what appears to be genuine accounts. But why? What is the point and why is it a problem?HYPERFOCUSED! Discovering ADHD together.This episode includes AI-generated content.

We've all been there, preparing for a social gathering which may be a party or meeting etc.In the new year many of our social batteries need recharging but we can change how this impacts us.Listen on, it's ridiculously simple.HYPERFOCUSED! Discovering ADHD together.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In this episode, an intensely personal one, Adie and Haidee take a deep dive into what happens around returning to work from sickness.This is always hard for anybody especially when it is down to burnout, wellbeing struggles and in this case even more so with ADHD.I hope that you can use this for yourself and others considering returning from a period of sickness.HYPERFOCUSED! Discovering ADHD together.This episode includes AI-generated content.

It can be really difficult to talk about your ADHD particularly when you don’t fully understand yourself! This can be the case particularly with those close to you who may need to come to terms with the fact that a lot of what they experience of you has a cause and new things to discover. Not everyone will want or try to understand instead seeing the revelations as excuses to behave in ways they don’t agree with. Exactly why talking about ADHD as much as we can (safely) can be helpful to reduce stigma and ignorance. At times like these where you may be meeting lots of people there may be lots of opportunities to talk about it and whether you do or not is a choice to make. In this deep dive episode our hosts explore the subject with ideas of how to discuss it and hopefully it will help you to decide how best to tackle it.HYPERFOCUSED! Discovering ADHD together.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Christmas is a trying time for many, neurodivergent or not so imagine the sensory overload, fear of rejection etc on top. Not great. How can you look ahead at the week and try to make it more pleasurable or at least less scary?HYPERFOCUSED! Discovering ADHD together.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Is the use of the word overdiagnosed helpful? Many see it as a broad generalisation that too many people are being diagnosed when we know that many are undiagnosed. Perhaps clarity is needed in the term overdiagnosis?HYPERFOCUSED! Discovering ADHD together.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Can you be ‘a bit ADHD?’ Spoiler - the answer is no. Find out more about how ADHD is diagnosed and options around it. What else could be going on for somebody with ADHD traits and where does it come from?HYPERFOCUSED! Discovering ADHD together.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In this episode we discuss the challenges of managing and working with people who have or may have ADHD. The importance of understanding their strengths and how to get the best out of them rather than squeezing square pegs into round holes is crucial as Adie and Haidee discuss.HYPERFOCUSED! Discovering ADHD together.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Finding a therapist is something that if handled well can be life changing, if not it can still be life changing, Brit now how you want. We cover things to consider and hope to cover the main areas for consideration. Good luck and lookout on www.hyperfocused.co.uk for posts and posters covering this area.HYPERFOCUSED! Discovering ADHD together.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Waiting for an ADHD assessment on the NHS can take years through the usual routes but alternatives exist. Here we talk about those alternative routes and point out the positives and drawbacks. Don’t give up!HYPERFOCUSED! Discovering ADHD together.This episode includes AI-generated content.

What if as a leader/manager you realised that your ADHD traits were not always serving you well? Are there any blind spots? What does modelling behaviours even mean? Join Adie and Haidee as they take you through a deep dive on the subject.HYPERFOCUSED! Discovering ADHD together.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Our virtual hosts ADie and HaiDee introduce the HYPERFOCUSED! website and community talking about a personal story. Through curiosity, referral, assessment, diagnosis and beyond why the podcast?HYPERFOCUSED! Discovering ADHD together.This episode includes AI-generated content.