The Imperfects Janelle Booker - Living With ADHD
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Nov 3, 2024 Janelle Booker, a psychologist from Western Australia, specializes in ADHD and the Highly Sensitive Person trait. In this engaging discussion, she delves into the unique strengths of those with ADHD, such as creativity, while also shedding light on challenges like executive function struggles and emotional regulation. Janelle emphasizes the importance of empathy and understanding for neurodiverse individuals, especially in relationships. She also shares insights on recognizing ADHD in children and the significant connection between untreated ADHD and binge eating.
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Dopamine's Impact on Executive Functions
- ADHDers often struggle with executive functions like organizing and prioritizing due to dopamine-related challenges.
- An fMRI study showed decreased brain activity in ADHD brains during boring tasks, unlike neurotypical brains.
Stigma of Laziness
- Josh Van Kylenberg notes how ADHD's struggles are enhanced by the stigma of being perceived as lazy.
- Those without ADHD often struggle to understand the neurological differences causing these struggles.
ADHD and Mental Health
- A strong link exists between ADHD and mental health issues like anxiety and depression.
- Janelle Booker highlights that in her experience, most ADHD individuals she's worked with experience anxiety.