Leading Psychiatrist: How To Process A Late ADHD Diagnosis, Grief Is The First Stage!

January 13
50 mins

Episode Description

Dr Asad Rafi is a leading psychiatrist who’s assessed thousands of women for ADHD and autism. He’s here to explain how to process a late diagnosis and how to reach your untapped potential.


Chapters:


00:00 Trailer 

01:09 Is it OK for men to talk about female ADHD

03:52 Dr Asad’s most heartbreaking patient 

06:50 Dr Asad’s mission 

10:14 Alexithymia in ADHD adults 

12:10 How to manage ADHD stress and sleep 

13:57 ADHD women are the most stressed group on the planet 

14:07 Why ADHD women were missed

17:26 ADHD women deserve an apology

20:38 A lifetime of missed opportunities 

23:41 Tiimo advert 

24:52 The most debilitating ADHD traits (Dysautonomia)

25:38 question 

32:11 Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria 

37:46 What ADHD overwhelm can look like 

40:48 Alexithymia and RSD

43:16 Advice for late diagnosed ADHD women 

45:28 Audience questions 

49:20 A letter to my younger self 


Visit Dr Asad Raffi's clinic 👉 https://www.Sanctumhealthcare.co.uk


Find Dr Asad Raffi on LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-raffi/


Submit audience questions 👉 hello@adhdchatter.com


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Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817


Pre-order Alex’s latest book about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria 👉 https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=9ffd8709-06df-444c-9936-c136fbd14d6e


Producer: Timon Woodward 

Recorded by: Hamlin Studios

Trailer editor: Ryan Faber


DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

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