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Episode 29: Sit still and don’t interrupt! Symptoms of hyperactive ADHD

Episode 29 is the second part of a two-parter, getting back to basics; focusing on the core diagnostic element of hyperactivity/impulsivity.  As usual, we have some correspondence, from real people as well as probably including something from 'Robert from Kidderminster', we say hello to more international listeners (still not sure why they listen to us…

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Episode 28: Pay Attention! Symptoms of inattentive ADHD

Episode 28 is the first of a two-parter, where we get back to basics; focusing on the two core diagnostic elements of ADHD, inattentiveness and hyperactivity/impulsivity (coming next week).  There is more correspondence, probably including something from 'Robert from Kidderminster, as well as saying hello to our international listeners (poor, poor people). Alex the psychoeducational…

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Episode 27: Adapting to an ADHD Diagnosis

In Episode 27, Alex and James discuss the challenge of adapting to a diagnosis of ADHD, and how it challenges our identity, both positively and negatively.   As usual, the three poorly presented elements of psychoeducation, personal reflections and tips are covered.  As usual,  correspondence from listeners, probably including something from  'Robert from Kidderminster' and…

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Episode 26: ADHD and hyperkinetic movements

In Episode 26, the ADHD Adults (Alex and James) discuss hyperkinetic movements, which include tics.   As usual, the three shambolic elements of psychoeducation, personal reflections and tips are covered.  Will Alex get back on track and score a point in  'What has James forgotten, lost or mislaid this week?”  As usual, we have some correspondence,…

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Episode 25: ADHD and mood disorders

Episode 25 sees the ADHD Adults Alex and James being…. nice to each other? The episode covers the links between ADHD and various issues associated with mood or depression.  As usual, the three parts of psychoeducation, personal reflections and tips are covered.  Will Alex's run of winning  'What did James lose this week?” continue? Will…

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Episode 24: Is ADHD real?

Episode 24 deals with the ridiculous but persistent question of whether ADHD is 'real'.  Evidence for 'realness' is discussed, as well as personal reflections about how we have dealt with situations where the validity of ADHD has been questioned.  Will Alex continue to score points playing 'What did James lose this week?” and there is more…

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Episode 23: ADHD and Sleep

In Episode 23, the ADHD Adults cover the frustrating impact ADHD can have on sleep.  As usual, Alex the psychoeducation monkey tells us how and why this is,  there are some personal reflections about our sleep (or lack of), and some tips to improve sleep patterns.  Will Alex score a point playing 'What did James lose…

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Episode 22: ADHD and Eating Behaviours

Trigger KlaxxON (as Alex pronounces it…) Episode 22 covers the very emotive subject of how ADHD can affect our eating behaviours.  Alex the psychoeducational monkey tells us how and why this is,  very personal reflections from James about his eating disorder are shared, as is some advice on how to manage preparing food and our…

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Episode 21: Procrastination and ADHD

In Episode 21, the ADHD adults James and Alex discuss that thing we all seem to do – procrastination. As usual, the podcast contains psychoeducation around why we put things off,  personal reflections on how procrastination has affected our lives (especially at work)   and some  'Top Tips' are shared, mostly by Alex of course….

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Episode 20: Special Guest Episode Mickey Beans (Part 2)

In part 2 of the first Special Guest Episode, James and Alex haven't managed to put musician and host of the 'BeansonBoogaloo' radio show on www.boogalooradio.com, Mickey 'Beans' O'Brien off talking to them yet.  Topics include what life is like now, upcoming projects and how bad Mickey at doing accents Support the show Written by…

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