The noisy ADHD brain — plus ADHD and lying (Oliver Vaquer’s story)

Actor Oliver Vaquer has a “noisy” ADHD brain. Growing up, he had
a hard time paying attention to just about everything — and he’d
lie to cover it up. His thoughts would all shout at him at once,
and he felt pressured to blurt them out before he forgot
them. 


As an adult, Oliver’s rushed, “staccato” speech spurred his
doctor to give him an ADHD questionnaire. His responses to the
questionnaire surprised them both.


Also in this episode: How Oliver uses ADHD medication as a tool
to build better habits. Plus, ADHD social anxiety and feeling
like you’re operating at 100% for the first time ever.  


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