TGV Mental Wellness Series | Topic 2: Inattentive ADHD | Dr. Sharada Rao | #TGV524

The Guiding Voice

In this episode #TGV524, Part 2 Inattentive ADHD of the TGV Mental Wellness series, Dr. Sharada Rao has covered the following topics in her conversation with Naveen Samala:

• What is inattentive ADHD?
• What are the main symptoms of inattentive ADHD?
• How is inattentive ADHD different from hyperactive ADHD?
• What causes inattentive ADHD?
• How is inattentive ADHD diagnosed?
• How is inattentive ADHD treated?
• Closing thoughts

Additional Notes:

WHAT DOES A NORMAL DAY LOOK LIKE FOR A PERSON WITH INATTENTIVE ADHD?

A normal day for someone with inattentive ADHD can be challenging, but there are strategies to help manage the symptoms and create structure.

Here's what a typical day might look like:

Morning Routine

• Waking up at the same time each day is important for good sleep hygiene
• Avoiding distractions like screens and social media in the morning
• Eating a healthy breakfast and doing some quick exercises to start the day positively

Work or School

• Keeping a routine and schedule to avoid getting bogged down
• Taking short breaks every 1-2 hours to pause and collect thoughts
• Keeping the calendar and email organized to eliminate distractions
• Flagging and responding to important emails and deleting unimportant ones

Afternoon

• Reviewing the calendar again in the afternoon for any conflicts
• Cleaning up the email inbox to remove distractions
• Taking a walk or doing an activity that calms you, unrelated to work or family

Evening

• Reflecting on the day - what went well, what were the triggers, what was learned
• Reviewing the calendar again in the evening to plan for the next day
• Preparing for the next day by getting clothes ready and packing a lunch
• Winding down with relaxing activities before bed.

The key is finding a routine that works for you and sticking to it as much as possible. Incorporating strategies like avoiding distractions, staying organized, taking breaks, and reflecting on the day can help manage inattentive ADHD symptoms throughout the day

About the guest:

Dr. Sharada Rao is an accomplished leader in MNCs, a passionate torch bearer of Health_IT, an author, blogger, and Author of the Healthcare AI Newsletter. She has over 30+ years of experience in IT and life sciences. She was the former Vertical Head Delivery, Life Sciences at Birlasoft, she oversees global IT services for pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical devices sectors. Sharada has held leadership roles at startups, Microsoft, and Cognizant, managing critical business units and delivering innovative solutions to major clients worldwide.

She holds a doctorate in AI and Healthcare, an MBA from Stanford School of Business, and an engineering degree.

Connect with the guest on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharadarao/

Citations:

https://childmind.org/article/what-is-inattentive-adhd/

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd

https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/inattentive-type

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15253-inattentive-adhd

https://www.additudemag.com/slideshows/symptoms-of-inattentive-adhd/

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