5 Signs Of High Functioning ADHD (Explained by a psychologist) | Dr Mark Rackley

Dr Mark Rackley is a psychologist specialised in ADHD with more than two decades of experience helping Neurodiverse people with their mental health. He’s back by popular demand to deep dive into the struggles of ADHD and to help you understand yourself. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer  02:36 What is high functioning ADHD  07:32 The mask of overcompensation  11:52 What high functioning RSD looks like  14:31 Is high functioning ADHD a coping strategy for RSD 17:36 Can being high functioning delay a diagnosis  20:54 High functioning loneliness  23:23 Tiimo advert  30:43 What is low functioning ADHD 35:24 Link between high functioning ADHD and addiction 41:01 Audience questions (washing machine of woes) 45:09 A letter to my younger self  Find Dr Mark on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmarkrackley/?hl=en Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Producer: Timon Woodward  Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer Editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Jacob Ambrose is an ADHD expert and clinical psychologist with a vast knowledge of ADHD.  With years of experience specialising in ADHD, Dr Jay understands the complex struggles of ADHD and he’s here to help you understand yourself. 00:00 Trailer  02:27 How ADHD affects self esteem  04:40 Jacob’s mission  08:19 The emotional consequences of overwhelm  12:17 The shame of ADHD 15:04 How women internalise shame  17:10 Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria  25:08 Tiimo advert  26:43 Does an ADHD diagnosis help 28:48 How ADHD people attach to others  30:35 Unmasking in romantic relationships  32:38 RSD in relationships 36:14 Obsessing over someone (Limerence) 41:47 Differences between female and male ADHD 43:13 Signs of an anxious attachment style  49:09 Common ADHD stereotypes  51:22 Jacob’s ADHD item 53:56 Audience questions  59:29 A letter to my younger self  Find Dr Jay on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/dr.jacob.ambrose/?hl=en Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Producer: Timon Woodward  Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer Editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you want to truly master your ADHD? Does your brain feel like 10 highly caffeinated squirrels are barrelling around up there? Does this cause overwhelm, anxiety and procrastination? Do you feel like you can't start basic chores? Here are 17 life changing ADHD hacks that will change your life. Timestamps: 02:26 Memory bracelets 04:06 Body doubling 06:25 Frozen chopped vegetables 07:49 Toothbrushes 09:59 Clothes bins 10:59 Chargers 11:25 Icebergs 13:03 The 2 minute rule 14:13 The ideas shelf 18:02 Reusable shopping bags 19:19 Can I let you know tomorrow 20:29 Tiimo advert 21:49 Don’t put it down, put it away 22:36 Free subscriptions 24:09 Always look back 26:31 2 things at once 27:04 Under one minute 27:51 Self awareness 36:26 Audience submitted hacks Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Producer: Timon Woodward Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer Editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristen Pressner is an astounding ADHD expert and 2 time TedX talker, having spread her message to millions across the globe. Surrounded by ADHD her entire life and working closely with thousands, Kristen makes her complex understanding of neurodivergence simple and accessible to others. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:28 Kristen’s ADHD mission 11:27 How to hack ADHD 16:44 Busting toxic ADHD myths 19:50 Why ADHD women feel broken 21:57 Why ADHD people feel shame 26:26 Tiimo advert 33:07 How to manage rejection (RSD tools) 43:31 Masking 46:20 Positives of being neurodivergent 50:42 Why neurotypicals find it hard to accommodate neurodiversity 56:45 Kristen’s ADHD item 58:23 Audience questions 59:42 A note to my younger self Find Kristen on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/kristen_pressner/ Visit Kristen’s website 👉 https://kristenpressner.com Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Producer: Timon Woodward  Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer Editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Samantha Hiew is a highly specialised female ADHD and Autism expert with a PhD in medical sciences. With a glowing background in the science of Neurodiversity, she’s using her vast knowledge to help you feel seen and understood. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:59 Common AuDHD struggles 04:53 AuDHD meltdown explained 07:13 Is masking more common in AuDHD 09:19 AuDHD and social burnout 11:08 Why many AuDHD women are missed 13:03 4 sub-types of autism (new research) 17:22 Common signs of AuDHD 19:56 Tiimo advert 21:02 Life events that trigger AuDHD traits 23:12 How ADHD clashes with Autism 25:33 Do AuDHD people feel more shame 27:31 Do AuDHD people feel RSD more intensely 29:25 Are AuDHD people hard to live with 30:54 How to support AuDHD in relationships 36:14 How to begin unmasking 41:40 The link between AuDHD and depression 44:44 Is AuDHD a lonely experience 48:48 Closing advice 51:11 The washing machine of woes (ADHD agony aunt) 53:54 3 rules to live by (a letter from the previous guest) Check out Sam's AuDHD programme 👉 https://hub.adhdgirls.co.uk/AuDHD-Women-Intersectional-Scientific-Lens Find Sam on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/samanthahiewphd/?hl=en Visit Sam's website 👉 https://samanthahiew.com Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Producer: Timon Woodward  Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer Editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooke Schnittman is a world leading, award winning, ADHD coach and expert, having coached thousands of women with ADHD. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, paralysed by thought, confused or just broken, then Brooke will help explain why you’re often misunderstood. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 02:28 Brooke’s ADHD advice 03:17 Brooke’s mission 05:15 The main ADHD struggles (and how to solve them) 06:52 Positives and negatives of a diagnosis 12:44 The differences between female ADHD and male ADHD 14:39 Specific challenges for ADHD women 16:41 The anger of a late diagnosis 19:48 Tiimo advert 20:59 Later life stumbling blocks for ADHD adults 21:51 How masking affects ADHD adults 25:09 3 environmental changes to help ADHD 30:07 How to manage Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria 31:38 ADHD medication 33:30 ADHD and sleep tips 36:48 How to be successful with ADHD 37:32 Brooke’s ADHD item 38:58 The ADHD agony aunt 40:54 3 rules to live by Find Brooke on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithbrooke/?hl=en Visit Brooke’s website 👉 https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Producer: Timon Woodward  Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer Editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dana Dzamic is an ADHD coach and consultant specialising in masking in women. Dana has helped thousands of ADHD women understand themselves and feel less isolated in their ADHD experience. The ADHD Chatter team have mistakenly referred to Dana as a doctor. This is incorrect and we wish to make that clear that Dana is not a doctor. Further, Dana has made us aware that she does not view herself as a 'world leading' ADHD expert, but rather an ADHD expert. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer  02:07 Dana’s mission  03:32 Why so many women get diagnosed late  07:01 The hidden costs of masking  13:08 ADHD burnout explained  15:25 The solution to emotional burnout  19:32 RSD 23:06 Tiimo advert  24:17 Is people pleasing a learnt behaviour 25:46 Hidden costs of people pleasing  27:47 Social overwhelm explained  33:48 Overwhelm vs laziness  38:14 The solution to overwhelm 39:51 Is ADHD a lonely experience  43:38 The fear of unmasking  45:19 How our environment impacts our ADHD 48:51 A new ADHD coping strategy  51:23 The ADHD item section  52:45 The ADHD agony aunt  56:35 3 rules to live by  Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Producer: Timon Woodward  Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer Editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nelly Furtado is a world renowned musical superstar who needs no introduction. Nelly gives ADHD Chatter a detailed insight into her late ADHD diagnosis that she recieved at 43 years old, showing you a side of her you’ve never seen before. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 02:32 Early memories of feeling different  08:23 The diagnosis story  12:51 Where ADHD has caused problems  15:16 How would your best friends describe you  20:19 Motherhood  21:03 Tiimo advert  22:15 Family reactions to diagnosis  23:27 How ADHD helps with song writing 26:16 Are you impulsive? 27:23 Imposter syndrome  35:01 Is ADHD a superpower  40:52 Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria  43:40 Words of wisdom  48:12 Advice for young Nelly 49:29 Nelly’s ADHD item 51:56 A letter from the previous guest Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Producer: Timon Woodward Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer Editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Georgia Ede is a Harvard trained psychiatrist specialising in nutritional and metabolic psychiatry. She is the author of the book, ‘Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind: A powerful plan to improve mood, overcome anxiety and protect memory for a lifetime of optimal mental health’. Chapters 00:00 Trailer 02:05 Georgia’s mission 03:17 How nutrition impacts ADHD 17:46 Small dietary changes that benefit ADHD 20:23 How important is consistency when dieting for ADHD 27:46 Tiimo advert 28:47 The truth about ADHD and superfoods 35:09 Common fad diets that are actually harmful 42:19 The best diet for ADHD 46:14 The link between ADHD and diabetes 46:46 The best and worst supplements for ADHD 55:12 ADHD and creatine 59:23 Georgia’s ADHD item 01:12:15 The ADHD agony aunt 01:20:11 3 rules to live by You can purchase Dr Georgia’s book, ‘Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind’, here: https://amzn.to/4j49uXE Find Dr Georgia on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/georgiaedemd/?hl=en Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Producer: Timon Woodward Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer Editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Judith Mohring has over 25 years' experience of clinical and organisational practice having studied medicine at Cambridge. Today, she explains the difference between ADHD and BPD. 00:00 Trailer 03:17 The defining traits of ADHD 04:17 The defining traits of Borderline Personality Disorder 09:19 Is Borderline Personality Disorder genetic 10:57 The differences between BPD and ADHD 16:28 What does extreme BPD look like 17:58 The link between paranoia and BPD 22:03 Tiimo advert 29:56 How BPD affects romantic relationships 37:09 The link between ADHD, BPD and schitphophenia 37:57 The treatment for BPD 39:07 The difference between BPD and narcissism 42:09 Judith’s ADHD item 44:35 The ADHD agony aunt Visit Dr Judith Mohring's website 👉 https://www.adhded.co.uk/ Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Producer: Timon Woodward Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer Editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices