Writer Grace Timothy explores what it’s really like to live with ADHD with other women and non-binary people.
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I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 37, and I’m still getting my head around what it means for me, in terms of my past, present and future. Now we’re finally waking up to the fact that ADHD isn’t just for little boys, I want to better understand what the lived experience of ADHD is, and how the day-to-day really feels. I’m asking the big questions: Is it why I’m rubbish at phone sex, for example? Is it why I swear in front of my mother-in-law? Is it why I find myself going into the minutae of my menstrual cycle with a stranger in the supermarket?
I’ll be speaking to a different guest each week on one common theme of ADHD, from friendships and work to dating and motherhood, and we’ll also have an expert give us the real talk about how ADHD affects our behaviours around that theme.
My hope is that you’ll better understand ADHD, whether for your sake or someone else’s. Please expect adult humour and language from start to finish.
This podcast is no substitute for medical care, professional advice or clinical treatment. Please seek support and guidance from your doctor if you have or suspect you have ADHD.
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Writer Grace Timothy explores what it’s really like to live with ADHD with other women and non-binary people.
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I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 37, and I’m still getting my head around what it means for me, in terms of my past, present and future. Now we’re finally waking up to the fact that ADHD isn’t just for little boys, I want to better understand what the lived experience of ADHD is, and how the day-to-day really feels. I’m asking the big questions: Is it why I’m rubbish at phone sex, for example? Is it why I swear in front of my mother-in-law? Is it why I find myself going into the minutae of my menstrual cycle with a stranger in the supermarket?
I’ll be speaking to a different guest each week on one common theme of ADHD, from friendships and work to dating and motherhood, and we’ll also have an expert give us the real talk about how ADHD affects our behaviours around that theme.
My hope is that you’ll better understand ADHD, whether for your sake or someone else’s. Please expect adult humour and language from start to finish.
This podcast is no substitute for medical care, professional advice or clinical treatment. Please seek support and guidance from your doctor if you have or suspect you have ADHD.
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Is it My ADHD? is produced by The Tape Agency
TW: mentions of depression and anxiety
In the episode, fashion writer, Camille Charriere and I are diving into the idea of oversharing, a hot topic amongst of a lot of those who live with ADHD.
Now, for me this plays into the idea that we’re often considered extra, or too much. Who is to say what is an over share vs some kind of standard share? I despise the idea there are things that should remain unsaid, especially when they so often relate to Women’s health, sexuality and mental health. But I now enjoy the idea that I have the guts to share things other people might think taboo, especially if by sharing I’m busting that taboo in some small way. Still, I’m so aware of that visceral sting when I realise I’ve said something my companion doesn’t like.
But here’s the kicker - more often than not, we’re oversharing to form a connection with people, whilst also dealing with rejection sensitive dysphoria. So essentially a high risk exchange that feels like a social anxiety episode waiting to happen.
Camille Charriere is a fashion writer and consultant, who has made a living out of sharing her life online to over a million followers. But ironically, like me, she has struggled with the fall out from overshare in her personal life. She was diagnosed with ADHD earlier this year.
In this episode, Camille explains how she’s used social media to share only the best bits, while in person, she’s carried shame around the chaos that often lies beyond the image. We talk about how oversharing can lead to toxic friendships, why there’s so much shame attached to it and how a diagnosis can affect the way you talk about your life.
She also reveals what led to her diagnosis and how she’s explored the role different online platforms play in the way she chooses to communicate her true self in its wake.
You can find Camille on Instagram at @camillecharriere and on Tik Tok
THE EXPERT
Dr Mohamed Abdelghani is a consultant psychiatrist who specialises in mood disorders and adult ADHD
Please note, your first port of call if you think you might have ADHD should be your GP. In the meantime, you can find more information here:
The ADHD Foundation
Understanding ADHD in Girls and Women
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Is It My ADHD?
Writer Grace Timothy explores what it’s really like to live with ADHD with other women and non-binary people.
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I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 37, and I’m still getting my head around what it means for me, in terms of my past, present and future. Now we’re finally waking up to the fact that ADHD isn’t just for little boys, I want to better understand what the lived experience of ADHD is, and how the day-to-day really feels. I’m asking the big questions: Is it why I’m rubbish at phone sex, for example? Is it why I swear in front of my mother-in-law? Is it why I find myself going into the minutae of my menstrual cycle with a stranger in the supermarket?
I’ll be speaking to a different guest each week on one common theme of ADHD, from friendships and work to dating and motherhood, and we’ll also have an expert give us the real talk about how ADHD affects our behaviours around that theme.
My hope is that you’ll better understand ADHD, whether for your sake or someone else’s. Please expect adult humour and language from start to finish.
This podcast is no substitute for medical care, professional advice or clinical treatment. Please seek support and guidance from your doctor if you have or suspect you have ADHD.
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Is it My ADHD? is produced by The Tape Agency