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Jessica McCabe (!!) on motherhood, social anxiety, and ADHD medication | ADHD Aha!

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Jan 9, 2025
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Jessica McCabe
Jessica McCabe, creator of the YouTube channel 'How to ADHD', shares her journey from diagnosis at 12 to understanding ADHD at 32. She discusses the transformative moment when ADHD medication made her feel 'normal' and how it boosted her confidence. Jessica opens up about the struggles of being a new mom with ADHD, including navigating social anxiety and postpartum challenges. She also highlights the importance of community support and shares insights on breaking the stigma around ADHD medication.
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How to ADHD's Origin

  • Jessica started her YouTube channel, How to ADHD, to document ADHD coping strategies.
  • This helped her develop skills beyond medication because "pills do not teach skills."
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One-Page Miracle

  • Jessica's "one-page miracle" exercise, from her first video, helped her define life goals.
  • This enabled her to decline exciting distractions like a backup dancer offer.
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Social Anxiety and ADHD

  • Researching social skills was painful for Jessica, revealing her social struggles stemmed from ADHD.
  • She realized it wasn't a personal failing, but a neurodevelopmental delay.
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