<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">In this episode of Eternally Amy, host Amy Liz Harrison delves into the complexities of living with ADHD. Sharing her personal journey and insights, Amy discusses how ADHD has impacted her life and how she manages it through medication and other strategies. She emphasizes the importance of proper diagnosis and treatment, especially for women, and offers practical advice for those who might be struggling with similar challenges. Tune in to hear Amy's candid stories and empowering tips to better understand and manage ADHD.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" xml:lang= "EN"> </span></p> <p><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">-Amy’s Journey: Overcoming self-hatred and shame, Amy shares how ADHD affected her life and how sobriety and treatment transformed her.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">-Impact of ADHD: Untreated ADHD can lead to anxiety and depression. Amy discusses how it manifests differently in women, often with more severe consequences.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">-Diagnosis and Treatment: Amy highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis and effective treatment, sharing her experiences with medication and therapy.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">-Living with ADHD: Amy uses analogies to describe ADHD, likening it to an orchestra without a conductor and a computer with multiple open tabs.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">-Practical Advice: Offering self-care tips and focusing methods, Amy emphasizes the need for professional help and shares strategies that have worked for her.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">-Family and ADHD: Amy talks about ADHD running in families and shares personal stories, stressing empathy and understanding within families.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">-Challenges in Daily Life: Amy explains the daily struggles of living with ADHD, from managing tasks to maintaining focus, and how she copes with these challenges.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">-ADHD in the Workplace: Discussing the impact of ADHD in professional settings, Amy shares experiences and tips for thriving at work with ADHD.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">-Support Systems: Amy underscores the importance of having a strong support system, including family, friends, and mental health professionals, in managing ADHD.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Hosted by Amy Liz Harrison</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Buy Amy’s Books: <a href= "https://amzn.to/3ys8nuv">https://amzn.to/3ys8nuv</a> <a href="http://amylizharrison.com/">http://amylizharrison.com/</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: <a href= "https://apple.co/3Lgxy8F">https://apple.co/3Lgxy8F</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Subscribe on Spotify: <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3vHHHoi">https://spoti.fi/3vHHHoi</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Hashtags For This Episode:</p> <p><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">#EternallyAmy #ADHD #MentalHealth #ADHDAwareness #Neurodivergent #WomenWithADHD #MentalHealthAdvocate #ADHDJourney #OvercomingChallenges #SelfCare #LifeCoach #ADHDManagement #Inspiration #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealthSupport</span></p>
