Recognizing the Hidden Struggles of Inattentive ADHD w/Cynthia Hammer

Hacking Your ADHD

William Curb

Mental Health, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 702 Ratings

🗓️ 16 October 2023

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

Hey team,

This week, I’m talking with the founder of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition and author of Living with Inattentive ADHD: Climbing the Circular Staircase of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Cynthia Hammer. In our conversation today, we discuss Cynthia’s journey with a late diagnosis of inattentive ADHD and critical lessons that she’s learned along the way. We also explore the challenges of recognizing ADHD, dispel common myths, and emphasize the importance of early diagnosis. From overcoming critical self-talk to self-publishing her memoir, Cynthia shares valuable insights on living with ADHD and creating a brighter future for those of us in neurodivergent community.

Be sure to check out the Inattentive ADHD Coalition
and Cynthia's book: Living with Inattentive ADHD: Climbing the Circular Staircase of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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Find the full show note at HackingYourADHD.com/153

This Episode's Top Tips

Avoid trying to fix everything at once. Instead, prioritize one thing at a time for improvement. ADHD management is a journey, and gradual progress is key.
Social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram can be valuable sources of information and support for ADHD. However, be discerning in choosing reliable sources to avoid misinformation.
Focus on becoming aware of your critical self-talk and work replacing negative thoughts with positive self-talk. Self-compassion is crucial for managing ADHD effectively.

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0:34.3	Welcome to hacking your ADHD. I'm your host, William Kerb, and I have ADHD.
0:39.9	On this podcast, I dig into the tools, tactics, and best practices to help you work with your ADHD brain.
0:46.5	Hey, team, this week I'm talking with the founder of the inattentive ADHD Coalition and author of
0:51.9	Living with Inattentive ADHD, Climbing the Circular Staircase
0:55.7	of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Cynthia Hammer. In our conversation today,
1:01.2	we discussed Cynthia's journey with late diagnosis of inattentive ADHD and critical lessons
1:06.8	that she's learned along the way. We also explore the challenges of recognizing ADHD,
1:11.7	dispel some common myths,
1:12.9	and emphasize the importance of early diagnosis.
1:15.8	From overcoming critical self-talk to self-publishing her memoir,
1:19.0	Cynthia shares valuable insight on living with ADHD
1:21.2	and creating a brighter future for those of us in the neurodivergent community.
1:25.7	If you'd like to follow along on the show notes page,
1:27.7	you can find that at hacking your ADHD.com slash 153. All right, keep on listening to find out
1:35.1	how we can make our way up the circular staircase. To get started here, could you give me a little quick introduction about yourself and let me know what we're here to discuss?
1:49.4	My name is Cynthia Hammer. I guess I should disclose my age, but I'm almost 80. In one week, I'll turn 80.
1:56.4	And when I was 49 years old, I got diagnosed with inattentive ADHD.
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