{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"ADHD: Are You Distracted or Is It a Disorder? (Part 1)","description":"Wonder if your forgetfulness and zoning out is ADHD or just distraction? In this episode of Recovery, child psychologist and ADHD expert Dr. Carrie Jackson explains what ADHD really feels like and why it\u2019s often underdiagnosed in women and BIPOC communities. You\u2019ll learn how to tell the difference between normal distraction and clinically significant ADHD symptoms in women, men and kids and why executive functioning issues \u2013 not laziness \u2013 drive the forgetfulness, missed deadlines and day\u2011dreaming. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https:\/\/recovery.com\/ Learn more about Dr. Carrie Jackson: https:\/\/www.drcarriejackson.com\/ Dr. Jackson shares her own journey living with ADHD and breaks down the three presentations: inattentive, hyperactive\/impulsive and combined. She debunks myths (no, sugar and screen time don\u2019t cause ADHD), explains why girls often present as \u201cquiet daydreamers\u201d while boys are labelled disruptive, and explores the role of hormones and genetics in adult ADHD diagnosis. You\u2019ll hear why there\u2019s no brain scan for ADHD \u2013 diagnosis relies on interviews, questionnaires and observing behaviour across settings \u2013 and why many adults get diagnosed after childbirth or during major life transitions. \u23f1\ufe0f Chapters: 00:00 \u2013 Introduction & why ADHD is often underdiagnosed 00:24 \u2013 Do I have ADHD or am I just distracted? 01:04 \u2013 Regulating attention: hyperfocus vs distractibility 03:22 \u2013 Interest\u2011based attention & urgency (video games vs tasks) 04:12 \u2013 How ADHD is diagnosed & who can diagnose it 05:49 \u2013 No brain scans: interviews, questionnaires & criteria 07:28 \u2013 Recognizing symptoms across school, work & home 08:42 \u2013 Forgetting homework: performance vs intelligence 10:03 \u2013 Misconceptions: laziness, discipline & executive function 11:16 \u2013 Gender differences: ADHD in girls vs boys 13:14 \u2013 Types of ADHD & how symptoms change with age 15:07 \u2013 Inattentive signs: zoning out, random thoughts & losing things 17:09 \u2013 Why ADHD is missed: hidden symptoms & doing well in school 18:59 \u2013 The emotional toll: shame, self\u2011esteem & feeling \u201clazy\u201d 20:43 \u2013 Underdiagnosed or overdiagnosed? Changing criteria & awareness 22:05 \u2013 Genetics, parental age & environmental factors 23:29 \u2013 Key symptoms: attention, organization & impulsivity 26:03 \u2013 Causes vs myths: sugar, screen time & diet 27:29 \u2013 Does ADHD get worse with age? Hormones & adult life 31:24 \u2013 Suspect ADHD? Finding qualified help & next steps 32:45 \u2013 Diagnosing young kids & parent\u2011focused interventions 34:32 \u2013 What\u2019s next: medications, parenting strategies & support \u2753 Questions the Video Answers: How can I tell if I have ADHD or if I\u2019m just distracted? What are the most common ADHD symptoms in women and girls? How does ADHD differ from normal forgetfulness or laziness? What\u2019s the difference between inattentive and hyperactive\/impulsive ADHD? How is ADHD diagnosed in adults without a brain scan? Why are so many women and BIPOC individuals underdiagnosed? Can you have ADHD and still hyperfocus on video games or work? Does ADHD get worse with age, or can it improve over time? Is ADHD genetic, and what environmental factors play a role? What are the myths about sugar, screen time and diet causing ADHD? How do hormones and pregnancy impact ADHD symptoms in women? What\u2019s the difference between ADD and ADHD presentations? At what age can children be reliably diagnosed with ADHD? What help is available if my child shows signs but doesn\u2019t meet the criteria? What should be my first step if I suspect ADHD for myself or my child? #ADHD #MentalHealth #Neurodiversity ","author_name":"RECOVERable: Mental Health and Addiction Experts Answer Your Questions","author_url":"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2530407","html":"