Feeling unsafe with ADHD (Laura Mears-Reynolds’ story)

Laura Mears-Reynolds had reached a breaking point with anxiety
and depression—until she realized something deeper was going on.
She didn’t feel safe in her own hands, and she knew she needed
help. What she didn’t know? ADHD was at the root of it all.


The UK-based host of the ADHD AF podcast joins ADHD
Aha! to share how understanding her brain finally helped her
shed shame, find self-acceptance, and build a thriving community.
Her message is clear: You’re not broken—and you’re definitely not
alone.


Related resources


American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Laura’s podcast and community website, adhdasfemales.com

ADHD and depression

ADHD and anxiety



Timestamps


(02:37) The most ADHD thing that’s happened this week


(03:29) Laura’s ADHD diagnosis story, and crisis point


(07:20) Identifying as naive and overly trusting


(10:18) Laura’s ADHD “aha” moments


(13:02) A constant level of chaos, and assuming (what ended up
being) ADHD symptoms were from partying a lot


(15:18) The “little” ADHD things that add up and cause shame


(17:27) Struggling with the “ADHD superpower” narrative


(19:50) How would life have been different with an earlier
diagnosis?


(21:21) How Laura’s life has changed since her diagnosis, and
creating the ADHD AF podcast


For a transcript and more resources, visit the ADHD Aha!
show page on Understood.org. 


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