From ADHD perfectionism to empathy and grace (Livingston’s story)

It’s the hair twirling that always gives it away. After silently
coping for years, Livingston Steele can spot the signs of ADHD,
and the anxiety it can cause. He’d been working here at
Understood.org for about a year when he was officially diagnosed.


Livingston talks about his perfectionism and what led him to get
evaluated for ADHD. He also shares how ADHD helped him build
empathy for his brothers (who also have ADHD), and for himself.


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visit the ADHD Aha! podcast page at Understood.


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