The Grief and Relief after an Adult ADHD Diagnosis

Welcome to the first episode of Powerful Possibilities.

I’m Katherine.

I'm an ADHD coach, and I was diagnosed with ADHD and autism in my early 40s.

Today I’m discussing life after being diagnosed with ADHD, particularly as an adult.

For some of us, this can be an emotional journey.

But there are powerful possibilities...

Here are the highlights:

(5:08) Emotions and coping strategies

(12:00) An ADHD diagnosis for adults

(15:40) ADHD diagnosis and identity

(22:24) Managing an ADHD diagnosis and emotions

More information:

Elizabeth Kubler Ross - stages of grief:

https://www.psycom.net/stages-of-grief

Tyrrell P, Harberger S, Schoo C, et al. Kubler-Ross Stages of Dying and Subsequent Models of Grief. [Updated 2023 Feb 26]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507885/

Dr Kristin Neff - Self-Compassion:

https://self-compassion.org/

Dr Russell Barkley - Emotional self-regulation:

https://www.adhdawarenessmonth.org/wp-content/uploads/Barkley-emotional-regulation-v2.pdf

Self-assessment forms:

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Download (self-assessment for women link)

Link to blog about ADHD and depression:

https://lightbulbadhd.com/blog/depression-and-adhd

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