Revisiting: ADHD, loving intensely, and impulsivity (Ange’s story)

This week we’re revisiting one of our favorite ADHD Aha!
episodes. 


Ange Nolan once suspected she had ADHD but was dismissed by her
doctor. Years later, an ADHD “iceberg” graphic that visualized
how so many ADHD symptoms live beneath the surface finally made
everything click. 


After her diagnosis, Ange recognized how much ADHD had shaped her
romantic relationships, her drive for intense connection, her
“chameleon” behavior, and her impulsive career changes. 


Be sure to tune in next time! Ange is coming back to tell us how
life has changed in the three years since her episode aired.
Spoiler: She’s doing great.


For more on this topic:


Listen: ADHD and messiness (Jeannie’s story)

Read: ADHD and emotions

Read: Understanding impulsivity

Listen: ADHD and marriage (Rachel and Jon’s story)



Timestamps: 


(00:50) The ADHD iceberg moment that revealed hidden
symptoms
(05:20) Early warning signs, misdiagnosis, and feeling
dismissed
(09:40) Career pivots, masking, and finding work that finally
fits
(15:30) Impulsivity, hyperfixation, and burnout in relationships


For a transcript and more resources, visit ADHD Aha! on
Understood.org. You can also email us at adhdaha@understood.org.


Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to
empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like
ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work,
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