Picking up on the drama of the previous episode, we continue the series on how ADHD affects our social skills. As many of you know, social skills are more challenging for us than others who don’t have #ADHD. And even within the ADHD population, there are some who are more impacted by this symptom than others.
WHY THIS TOPIC?
I chose “Over/Under reacting” as the number-three of the most worrisome Social Skills because it is a theme that has popped up in my life enough that caused me to think there was something wrong with my personality. I’ve lost friends over this particular quirk and it’s led me down paths where I prioritized things that didn’t need immediate attention and catastrophized events that didn’t warrant the drama I gave to it.
NEED TO CATCH UP?
Need to catch up on the videos about Social Skills? Find them here:
Ep. 5 “That Was Awkward” ADHD and Social Awkwardness” Q
Ep. 5.2 “Five (5) Tips to Fix Your Social Skills Ills” 8
Here are the Social Skills covered so far in Ep. 5.2
5. Blowing off or canceling plans on friends and other commitments.
4. Not paying attention to what is being said to you in conversations
3. (this episode) Under Reacting or Over Reacting (or “inappropriate” reactions to information or circumstances presented.
INTERESTING STUFF ABOUT YOUR ADHD
Check out this helpful article from Understood.org The information applies to adults and children.
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As mentioned in this episode, learn here how raising your awareness can improve your social skills.
BE AWARE! ADHD
How does your awareness affect your social skills, your life skills even?
Find out here!
ADHD Insight: Third-Person Awareness
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FIND OUT IF YOU REALLY HAVE ADHD
If you have not received an official ADHD diagnosis but want one, here is a self-assessment to help you on your journey. The assessment is provided by the Attention Deficit Disorder Association. NOTE: Just like all self-assessments on the internet, this will not give you an official medical diagnosis of ADHD. Self-diagnosis is the conversation starters between you and your healthcare provider when seeking a medical diagnosis.
ADHD Self-assessment
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Your diagnosis must come from a healthcare professional from any of the following areas of practice (this is not an exhaustive list.)
Psychiatrist
Psychologist (will refer you to a psychiatrist for prescription meds if you choose to try them)
General Practitioner
Internist (that’s where I received my first prescriptions)
Pediatrician
Neurologist
Any licensed Medical Doctor or health care professional who is knowledgeable about ADHD, current on treatment options, and ideally, has experience treating adult ADHD
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http://adhdinadults.com/ Learn how healthcare professionals can better educate their patients about Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and how to facilitate the conversations surrounding ADHD from Anthony Rostain MD/MA, the Medical Director for the Penn Medicine Adult ADHD Program. Rostain offers doctors and/or PCPs guidance on how to educate patients about adult ADHD and set them up for successful treatment.
When discussing ADHD for the first time with a patient, the doctor should help the patient identify some of their strengths as well as their weaknesses as they relate to ADHD. Highlighting positive characteristics helps give patient hope and reminds the patient there is support available for managing their disorder. Encouraging patients to learn about changes in their home environment and providing other strategies for patients to cope with ADHD is also encouraged.
Doctors should discuss expectations regarding treatment options early. In order to effectively do so, physicians should be aware of the prescription options available for treating patients (stimulants and non-stimulants). Healthcare professionals should also know about local cognitive therapy resources that are available to help patients manage their ADHD.
One kind of barrier that patients may have is overcoming behavioral problems, such as procrastination. Another barrier is a lack of confidence, due to the interference ADHD has had over the course of the patient's life. These barriers can result in compensatory strategies that can interfere with coping strategies. Cognitive therapy can help patients reduce symptoms and improve functioning without medication and knowing its advantages is important to counseling patients.
For more information on how to educate patients about ADHD, visit
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We want to thank all the following YouTubers and Channels which have addressed
the challenges and myths of ADHD to bring us the facts and improve the quality
of care for ADHD in Adults:
What It's Like Living with ADHD
Katie Couric
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The Worst and Best Jobs People for ADD ADHD
Gina Loudon
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How to Recognize Adult ADHD Symptoms
Howcast
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Adults with ADHD: What Do We Know? What Do They Need?
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Inside the adult ADHD brain
McGovern Institute for Brain Research at MIT
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Adult ADD/ADHD Documentary
ADDCenterofMaryland
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Adults with ADD
Calvin College
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3 Quick Steps to Stop Negative Thinking Now! | CYBCYL with Daniel Amen and Tana Amen
Dr. Daniel Amen
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