I Have ADHD Podcast 378 Sensational Headlines vs. Science: ADHD Under Attack (Again)
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Feb 17, 2026 They unpack a fear-heavy news reel about ADHD medication and critique sensational 'drug cascade' claims. Research on earlier perimenopause in people with ADHD is explored. Practical voicemails cover meeting tactics, rejection sensitivity, and trusting systems. Discussions include comorbidities, preschool care pressures, family-centered therapy, and how to read headlines with nuance.
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Build Trust By Not Rechecking
- Recognize and log the systems you already use to build evidence of competence.
- Reassure yourself briefly instead of repeatedly checking to preserve mental energy.
Manage Urgency And Defensiveness In Meetings
- Use breath, counting, or a fidget to hold urgent meeting impulses in your body.
- Prepare a short response phrase and wait to speak after you process criticism privately.
Earlier Perimenopause In Women With ADHD
- A population study found women with ADHD report worse and earlier perimenopausal symptoms.
- Symptoms often present in the mid-30s for women with ADHD, earlier than typical onset.