The Invisible Struggle: The Truth About Women's ADHD (Explained by a psychiatrist) | Dr Shyamal Mashru

ADHD Chatter

Alex Partridge

Education, Mental Health, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 636 Ratings

🗓️ 11 November 2025

⏱️ 62 minutes

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Dr Shyamal Mashru is an award winning psychiatrist and ADHD expert having assessed and treated thousands of people with ADHD. Working in both the public and private sector, he has a deep understanding of ADHD and the consequences it can have on your mental health. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:28 The most common ADHD trait 05:34 Dr Shy’s mission 11:12 ADHD and sleep 15:20 How ADHD affects self esteem 22:44 Tiimo advert 23:51 Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria 30:44 Why ADHD people feel shame 35:14 Top female ADHD challenges (how to overcome them) 36:47 Common co-morbid conditions 46:42 The link between ADHD and dementia 54:25 Dr Shy’s ADHD item 57:54 Audience questions (the washing machine of woes) 01:01:13 A letter to my younger self The ADHD Health Clinic is an official CQC registered clinic. Our staff are all highly experienced Consultant Psychiatrists with years of medical leadership experience in the NHS and private sector. They have also published books in this field. For Adults (over 18s)Book an online Combined Adult ADHD and Autism Assessment 👉https://adhdhealthclinic.co.uk/autism/book-a-combined-autism-adhd-assessment/💰 Saving of £345 compared to booking separate appointments for Autism and ADHD Book an online Adult ADHD Assessment 👉https://adhdhealthclinic.co.uk/adhd-treatment-options/book-an-adhd-assessment/ Book an online Adult Autism assessment 👉https://adhdhealthclinic.co.uk/autism/book-an-autism-assessment/For Children (6-17 years old) Book an online Combined Child ADHD and Autism Assessment 👉https://adhdhealthclinic.co.uk/adhd-treatment-options/book-an-online-combined-child-autism-adhd-assessment/💰 Saving of £450 compared to booking separate appointments for Autism and ADHD Book an online Child ADHD Assessment 👉https://adhdhealthclinic.co.uk/adhd-treatment-options/book-an-online-child-adhd-assessment/ Book an online Child Autism Assessment 👉https://adhdhealthclinic.co.uk/adhd-treatment-options/book-an-online-child-adhd-assessment/ Meet Our Experienced Clinicians 👉https://adhdhealthclinic.co.uk/clinicians/ Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	70 to 80% of people with ADHD have cycles of anxiety and depression.
0:05.6	The classic story that I hear is I've been feeling like this for as long as I can remember.
0:10.1	I've been treated with antidepressants.
0:12.6	When you hear this as a healthcare professional, you need to have some understanding of the nuances.
0:17.8	Otherwise, you're going to diagnose that person with generalized anxiety disorder.
0:37.8	Dr. Shyamol Mashru is an award-winning psychiatrist and ADHD expert. Working in both the public and private sector, he has a deep understanding of ADHD. And the consequences it has on your mental health. People with ADHD release melatonin. So melatonin is a chemical that tells your brain, it's time to switch off now and go to sleep.
0:42.7	They're releasing melatonin about three hours later. They're non-ADHD people. So their sleep cycles are shifted. Coupled with patients essentially procrastinating their sleep and doom scrolling social media
0:48.0	until it's two, three in the morning. They're absolutely knackered. They fall in asleep with the
0:51.6	phone by the side of the pillow. Naturally, you're going to struggle to wake up. What are the long-term consequences to someone's self-esteem after they
0:58.4	repeat this pattern time and time again? I think the impact on self-esteem comes from a core.
1:08.0	Dr Shyamow, thank you so much for joining us.
1:11.1	Thanks for having me.
1:12.5	I know how hard it is for many people to get in front of a good psychiatrist.
1:16.4	So on behalf of all of the listeners and the viewers, a huge thank you for being here.
1:20.4	Yeah, no, I'm really looking forward to this. Thanks, Alex.
1:23.3	You've treated a ton of people for ADHD and I wondered, is there a common trait that you see binds them altogether?
1:32.3	Yes. One thing that I hear about from all different spectrums of people with neurodivergence
1:38.2	is feeling misunderstood, not quite fitting in their whole lives.
1:46.0	It's often quite a revelation for people once they are diagnosed, actually,
1:50.0	and then they reflect back on their life.
1:53.0	So they felt misunderstood by teachers, by their parents, by partners,
2:00.0	people at work, struggling to fit in socially, academically,
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