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A powerful description of what it’s like living with adult ADHD
Manage episode 354163243 series 2664539
There has been a rise of well-known Aussies, particularly females, announcing that they have been diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. Due to this rise there have been many conversations on social media about why this is happening, with many saying it’s just being over diagnosed or turning into a trend.
We’re joined by Bridget Pringle - a freelance writer, mother of two and advertising professional from Melbourne who learned she had ADHD via a TikTok algorithm.
So what’s it like living with adult ADHD, and what treatment or medication is available to make life easier for those who have learned they have ADHD, later in life.
Headlines:
- Protest going ahead outside George Pell’s funeral
- Robo-debt royal commission
- Radioactive capsule found in WA outback
- Two people taken to hospital after QantasLink flight turbulence
- Green comet buzzes Earth
Follow The Briefing:
Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast
Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU
Twitter: @TheBriefingAU
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
1. The Briefing Headlines Feb 2 (00:00:00)
2. The Briefing Topic (00:10:58)
1397 episodes
Manage episode 354163243 series 2664539
There has been a rise of well-known Aussies, particularly females, announcing that they have been diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. Due to this rise there have been many conversations on social media about why this is happening, with many saying it’s just being over diagnosed or turning into a trend.
We’re joined by Bridget Pringle - a freelance writer, mother of two and advertising professional from Melbourne who learned she had ADHD via a TikTok algorithm.
So what’s it like living with adult ADHD, and what treatment or medication is available to make life easier for those who have learned they have ADHD, later in life.
Headlines:
- Protest going ahead outside George Pell’s funeral
- Robo-debt royal commission
- Radioactive capsule found in WA outback
- Two people taken to hospital after QantasLink flight turbulence
- Green comet buzzes Earth
Follow The Briefing:
Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast
Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU
Twitter: @TheBriefingAU
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
1. The Briefing Headlines Feb 2 (00:00:00)
2. The Briefing Topic (00:10:58)
1397 episodes
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