The Emotional Cost Of Undiagnosed ADHD & How To Reverse It | Dr Lalitaa Suglani (Psychologist)

The podcast explores the multifaceted nature of ADHD, particularly the emotional consequences of late diagnosis and masking behaviors. Dr. Lalitaa Suglani, a psychologist specializing in ADHD, discusses how individuals often develop coping mechanisms like people-pleasing and perfectionism to mask their symptoms, leading to exhaustion and disconnection. She highlights the grief and anger experienced when individuals realize they have ADHD later in life, often feeling misunderstood and broken due to societal calibration towards neurotypical behaviors. The conversation covers rejection sensitivity, the importance of self-awareness, and the need for therapy to delve deeper into understanding one's inner child and regulating emotions. Dr. Suglani emphasizes that understanding ADHD is not about labeling but about recognizing its impact and fostering self-acceptance.