In this solo episode, Curiously ADHD, Julie Legg sits down with a cup of coffee to answer frequently asked questions she’s received over time from people trying to make sense of ADHD.

This episode is both personal and practical, aiming to empower listeners through shared experiences and pragmatic guidance rather than medical advice. Julie emphasizes that she is not a medical professional, but a diagnosed ADHDer and author who has spent years researching and speaking with others in the community.

5 KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED

0:00:00 Intro

0:01:39 Q1: "I was tested for ADHD and they said it was probably anxiety. I'm hesitant to spend thousands more for a second opinion and I'm pretty sure I do have ADHD though. Any suggestions?”

0:07:35 Q2: “How do you know that you've got emotional dysregulation because you might just think it's normal?”

0:11:54 Q3: “One of my biggest ADHD challenges is how to stop my epic retail spending sprees. I spend too much money impulsively on the things I do not need and cannot afford. What can I do?”

0:17:51 Q4: “I think my partner has ADHD but I don't know how to broach the subject.”

0:22:41 Q5: “I was diagnosed with ADHD when I lived overseas. I have the reports and I've come back to New Zealand and now I have to get reassessed before I can access medication?"

LINKS

• Self-Screening Assessment Tool – ADHD New Zealand
• A Change for Better
• Email ADHDifference Podcast
• The Missing Piece: A Woman’s Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing and Living with ADHD – by Julie Legg

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