Recognizing Adult ADHD & How ADHD Affects Your Sleep

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Bed Head Cast

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Bed Head Cast: Sleep • Sanity • Success Join Calgary-based specialists Dr. Chris Gorman and Dr. Chuck Samuels as they explore the intersection of sleep science and mental health for personal and professional success. Discover insights, scientific facts, personal stories, and practical tips to optimize sleep, enhance mental well-being, and boost productivity. Unlock your full potential with Bed Head Cast!

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Recognizing Adult ADHD & How ADHD Affects Your Sleep

Bed Head Cast

32 minutes 36 seconds

1 year ago

Recognizing Adult ADHD & How ADHD Affects Your Sleep

S2 EP10 - This time, we're tackling a topic that most of us don't know much about Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and its impact on our sleep and mental health.

We'll give you a lowdown on ADHD's history, symptoms, and how it can affect your daily life. We'll also discuss some helpful management strategies and medications to help you handle its challenges. And let's not forget about the positive side of ADHD, like having a creative mind and quick decision-making abilities.

So, if you're struggling to get a good night's sleep or finding it tough to manage your mental health, the Bed Head Cast is just what you need.

It doesn't matter whether you've been diagnosed with ADHD, think you might have it, or are just curious. This episode is full of helpful information, personal stories, and expert advice that can help you manage your sleep and mental health.

0:00 Intro to Adult ADHD and Mental Health

0:30 Word of the Day: "STILL" and ADHD's Historical Context

1:36 Identifying ADHD Symptoms in Children

2:48 Hyperactivity and ADHD: Key Elements in Behavioral Health

5:19 Problem-Solving Skills: A Hidden Strength with ADHD

6:56 Navigating ADHD Medications

9:29 Understanding ADHD in Women: Gender Differences in Mental Health

10:15 ADHD and Mental Well-being: Managing Excitability

11:18 Leveraging the Positives of ADHD

12:21 Cognitive Flexibility and Mental Health

14:56 The Impact of Medication on Adults with ADHD

16:12 Using Stimulants at Bedtime: ADHD Treatment and Sleep Quality

17:54 ADHD Drugs and Sleep: Addressing the Insomnia Myth

19:35 The Transformative Effect of ADHD Treatment on Mental Health

21:49 Exploring the Link Between Anxiety and ADHD

24:14 The Hyperfocus Phase in ADHD

25:15 The Downsides of ADHD Treatment

27:45 Navigating Nighttime Challenges in Mental Health

29:55 Evaluating Sleep History in ADHD Diagnosis

31:27 To Treat or Not to Treat ADHD

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