Jan 27
In this episode, Tracy talks about how to respond when a friend, family member, teacher, coworker or boss tells you that there is no such thing as ADHD? Tracy starts out by sharing her thoughts with anyone who is listening to this episode and doesn’t believe in ADHD and tells them why their viewpoint is hurting their relationship with their ADHD friend, family member or colleague. Learn how to tell if a relationship is about connection or power. Discover the most helpful thing you can do for someone who has ADHD. Remember to have a little grace and don’t forget what you used to think you knew about ADHD before you really knew anything about ADHD. Learn how to respond to comments like: There’s no such thing as ADHD People with ADHD are stupid, unmotivated and lazy. It’s a character flaw of their own making. I read an article that there is no ADHD in France ADHD is strictly an American phenomenon Big Pharma made up ADHD so it could sell more drugs ADHD is new, it’s a product of modern society. Look at how many more kids are now diagnosed with it. Everyone has some ADHD Everyone has ADHD today We are medicating our kids and turning them into addicts And finally, Tracy shares how she responds when she’s dealing with a real know-it-all who clearly knows nothing about ADHD. She also ends with a discussion on how to figure out who should and shouldn’t be in your life.
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"Being successful with ADHD is first and foremost, all about environment."
- Tracy Otsuka
"You need to find one person who loves you exactly the way you are. And where you find that one person, there will be more just like them."
- Tracy Otsuka
"You are the expert on you. You are the one that has done the research. You are the only one that can feel what's right and wrong in your body. You are the one who needs to trust that only you know what's best for you."
- Tracy Otsuka
- Tracy emphasizes the importance of understanding ADHD as a neurological disorder, not a character flaw, and stresses that hitting children is never an appropriate discipline method.
- Tracy discusses the lower prevalence of ADHD in French children, suggesting that cultural factors such as stricter family rules and a stronger safety net may play a role.
- Tracy discusses the rising rates of ADHD diagnosis in the US, citing a 2011 study that found 11% of children had ADHD, although the CDC notes that this figure may be inflated.
[22:28 - 30:39] ADHD Medication and its Potential Impact on Modern Society
- Tracy discusses ADHD, believing it's embedded in American DNA and underdiagnosed in girls and adults.
- Tracy discusses ADHD history and modern impact, emphasizing severity of symptoms.
- Tracy shares her personal experience with ADHD and the challenges she faced before her son's diagnosis, highlighting the impact on self-esteem and mental health.
[30:39 - 43:46] ADHD, Self-Confidence, and Finding the Right Environment for Success
- Tracy explains that ADHD is context-driven and that people with ADHD typically excel in activities that reward spontaneity and creativity.
- Tracy emphasizes the importance of self-trust and self-care for individuals with ADHD, encouraging them to prioritize their own needs and well-being.
- Tracy suggests that individuals with ADHD should seek out supportive relationships and environments that inspire and motivate them, rather than settling for unfulfilling or toxic situations.
www.psychologytoday.com
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
adhdrollercoaster.org
alcohol.org
ourworldindata.org
www.nytimes.com
Summer Sunderland suggested: Sir Ken Robinson’s Ted Talk on Gillian Lynne who had to move to think.
Here’s the full Ted Talk: Do schools kill creativity?
