Looking at ADHD in Women: An Interview with Diann Wingert

Women may suffer from ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) and never even know it. Unfortunately, they don't get diagnosed as a child and as a result, they are often misdiagnosed and it goes untreated for years. In today’s episode, I chat with Diann Wingert, a coach who specializes in adult ADHD, to uncover what it is really about, how it interferes with a person’s life, and how women can come to terms with this often confusing disorder. “I was very proud of the fact that I passed for normal without realizing how much damage I was actually doing to myself in the process. I did not get diagnosed myself (with ADHD) until five years ago.”  - Diann Wingert “Listen to the experts, listen to people sharing personal stories. The more you start to hear other people who are like-minded, like-brained, you realize; I'm not alone, I'm not broken either.”  - Diann Wingert   Timestamps 2:45 - How ADHD presents in women and why we don't usually see it in girls 9:20 - Two ways in which ADHD can interfere in a girl/woman’s life 15:17 - Common myths and misunderstandings on ADHD 20:11 - What to do if you think you have ADHD - the symptoms/traits and medications 25:00 - Diann’s experience while on ADHD medication and one hack for people who can’t or don’t want to take meds 27:06 - The problem with impulsivity plus tips on how to avoid impulsive spending and being in debt 37:22 - Cost-effective ways for people with ADHD to get support and assistance 39:43 - What are the next levels of support or treatment for ADHD 42:23 - The difference between therapy and coaching and how to know when to see a therapist and/or a coach Resources The Social Dilemma Website for ADHD coaches and other resources ADHD reWired by Eric Tivers The Driven Woman Podcast by Diann Wingert ADHD for Smart Ass Women Podcast with Tracy Otsuk‪a Natalie Bacon Delivered from Distraction by Edward Hallowell ADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction--from Childhood through Adulthood by Edward Hallowell and John Ratey Connect with Diann diannwingertcoaching.com Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Connect with Melanie mentalhealthandwealth.com melanielockert.com Instagram Contact: mentalhealthandwealthshow@gmail.com   Want more content and support?  Sign up for the Mental Hump Newsletter and get our free Mental Health and Money inventory worksheet. You can sign up at MentalHealthandWealth.com.  Also, we host a Mental Health and Wealth Hangout every other Thursday over Zoom at 5 pm PT to chat about all things money and mental health. Join here!   If you’d like to support the podcast, you can do so here: https://ko-fi.com/melanielockert