ADHD Chatter Psychiatrist who’s assessed 1000’s of ADHD women: ‘This will always terrify me!’ | Dr Asad Raffi
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Jul 28, 2025 Dr. Asad Raffi, a Consultant Psychiatrist specializing in female brain health and ADHD, dives into the complexities surrounding women with ADHD. He highlights the emotional struggles they face, like imposter syndrome and rejection-sensitive dysphoria, and emphasizes the need for self-validation. The discussion also covers the intricate ties between ADHD, sleep issues, and addiction, alongside parenting challenges. With a focus on inclusive support, Dr. Raffi advocates for holistic approaches to achieve mental wellness and navigate societal pressures.
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RSD Drives ADHD Emotional Struggles
- Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is a major driver of ADHD symptoms.
- It fuels people-pleasing, perfectionism, masking, and emotional distress in ADHD individuals.
Practice Self-Validation Daily
- Validate yourself internally before seeking external validation.
- Challenge perfectionism and people pleasing by accepting that "good enough" is often sufficient.
Female ADHD Needs Focused Understanding
- ADHD's impact is harsher for females due to hormonal influences and societal neglect.
- Research on ADHD is mostly based on white males and doesn't reflect diverse female experiences.
