141 - Gretel's Instagram Regrets (w/ How to ADHD!) | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Learn how to cope with ADHD, handle mood swings, take medication, and make the most of opportunities in life.

Key Insights

• 🤩 Embracing your own unique formula and not comparing yourself to others is key in making up for perceived lost time.
• 🧘 Understanding how ADHD affects emotions and implementing coping mechanisms like meditation and movement can be helpful.
• 🤗 Open and honest communication with family, employers, and coworkers can lead to better understanding and accommodations.
• 👏 Taking medication consistently may require the use of tools like pillboxes or medication reminder apps.

Transcript

hello and welcome to dear Hank and John or as I like to call it dear Jessica and Hank or as I like to call it dear Edward and Jessica and that's right you guys is the first time there's up her three people on the podcast they stink I think this is the first time you've ever had three people at the podcast but in any case this is the podcast where t... Read More

Questions & Answers

Q: How can I remember to take my medication consistently?

Using a pillbox, associating it with a daily routine, or relying on an app reminder can help with medication adherence.

Q: How can I support my sister who experiences mood swings due to ADHD?

Providing a calm and understanding environment, practising breathing techniques together, and encouraging mindfulness or meditation can help manage mood swings.

Q: Should I have a different autograph for when I become famous someday?

It's up to personal preference, but having a distinctive autograph can make it more memorable and unique.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Managing ADHD can involve utilizing apps, such as Forest, to help with focus and time management.

• Breathing techniques, meditation, and movement, like yoga or walks, can be beneficial for coping with mood swings and anxiety.

• Having an open conversation with family and employers about ADHD can pave the way for understanding and accommodations.