440 | Bipolar and ADHD: A Personal Narrative with Kimberly McColl

ADHD reWired

Eric Tivers, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP

Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Education

4.8 • 937 Ratings

🗓️ 2 August 2022

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Eric is joined by Kimberly McColl, a recovering academic living in Nashville, which is where she was diagnosed with ADHD in February 2021. Kimberly was also diagnosed with bipolar II in 2008. Her recent diagnosis has caused her to rethink the narrative she has told herself her entire life. Currently, she is learning more about ADHD and trying to give herself more grace and forgiveness. You'll hear Eric and Kimberly talk about her journey as a recovering academic, some of the key differences between bipolar I and II, the ways she experiences her ups and downs, and shares her insights about hyperfocus. Then, Kimberly shares the ways she distinguishes her experiences with dopamine-seeking with ADHD and bipolar, racing thoughts and mania, what shows up externally for her, and the positive impact community has had in her life. Finally, she shares what a person could do if they are considering support or getting diagnosed with bipolar, how stories and narratives may be connected to memory, and the importance of being kind to yourself. Other Questions & Topics in this Episode: How did Kimberly get through school without being diagnosed? What was the experience of getting diagnosed with bipolar II? What are some of the most frustrating myths about bipolar disorder for Kimberly? What is an experience that people without bipolar disorder may not understand? How could a person capture the lost experiences of a period of time? What is the first step to take if I am considering seeking support about bipolar? Resources & Honorable Mentions: App: Daylio - Self-Care Bullet Journal with Goals - Mood Diary & Happiness Tracker Mentioned: The Manifesto of the Brave and Brokenhearted Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb adhddiversified.ca with MJ Siemens The Executive Function Online Summit is happening on August 5-7! Join 75,000+ families and teachers worldwide with one of the best ways to prep for Back 2 School! Access is free from August 5-7 - check it out here! Or go to http://adhdrewired.com/tefos2022 to get registered!

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0:00.0	AID rewired episode 440. This is the podcast for those of us with really good
0:09.2	intentions and a slightly wandering attention. I'm Eric Tivers.
0:12.9	I'm a licensed clinical social worker
0:14.5	by training and a coach by design.
0:16.8	I'm your host and I have ADHD.
0:19.1	ADHD rewired is a more than just podcast.
0:22.0	We are a community. We are wired for connection and you are not alone.
0:26.5	Go to ADHD rewire.com to learn how you can join us in our free and secret Facebook group.
0:32.1	Get additional resources for every episode,
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0:45.2	Learn all about our award-winning coaching accountability groups, you can co-work with us in our
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0:53.2	You can do all of these things
0:54.7	are going to our websites at 80H.D.com.
0:58.8	We know that starting is the hardest part,
1:01.2	so let's get started.
1:06.0	Welcome back with another episode of ADHD rewired.
1:10.0	Today's guest is Kimberly McCall.
1:13.0	Kimberly is a recovering academic living in Nashville
1:17.1	where she was diagnosed with ADHD in February of 2021.
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