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Episode 9: Object Invisibility

In Episode 9 James and Alex discuss the commonly reported phenomenon of 'object invisibility', which is like 'out of sight out of mind' on steroids. As usual some psychoeducational (loosely speaking), personal reflections on how it has affected us and Top Tips.  'What did James lose this week?” continues and Alex gets some emails now…

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Episode 8: Pre-diagnosis Experience

In Episode 8,  James and Alex are joined to James's horror by James's wife (AKA Mrs ADHD), Sam, who has been referred for diagnosis but is waiting. In this episode, Alex discusses with Sam what it is like to wait for a diagnosis, and what the nightmare of living with James is like. A twist…

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Episode 7: ADHD and Anxiety

In Episode 7, possibly the least professional episode yet, James and Alex discuss the commonly co-existing ADHD issue of anxiety. Content includes psychoeducation around why we get anxiety, how to deal with it (or not) when it comes plus the usual personal reflections.  'What did James lose or forget this week?” continues, so does Alex…

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ADHDadultUK Christmas Special 2021

In this special and not at all festive Special Episode,  Alex and James discuss how Christmas (or any large festival-type event) can be a trigger for many of the issues that ADHD adults have. Whether it's impulse spending, anxiety around parties or any of the many other issues that Christmas brings,  it can be a…

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Episode 6: ADHD in the Workplace (1)

In Episode 6 James and Alex discuss how ADHD is a protected disability in the workplace, how to go about engaging with your employer for 'reasonable adjustments, and personal reflections on when and how ADHD made their jobs difficult.  'What did James lose this week?” continues. James wears a ridiculous shirt and Alex talks about…

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Episode 5: Time Blindness

In Episode 5 James and Alex discuss 'time blindness', a collection of issues associated with lacking proper perception of time, which is very common in adults with ADHD. Topics cover what time blindness is, James and Alex's experiences of having time blindness, the second instalment of  'What did James lose this week?” and some top…

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Episode 4: Working Memory

In Episode 4 James and Alex discuss how working memory, a special type of short-term memory, is often lacking in adults with ADHD. Topics cover what working memory is, a new game called 'What did James lose this week?”, James and Alex's experiences of having next to no working memory and some tips.  Alex's special…

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Episode 3: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)

In Episode 3 Alex and James discuss how almost all adults with ADHD have rejection sensitivity. Topics covered include; why we feel rejection so painfully, personal experiences of RSD and the usual top tips.  James's almost quits his job over a bad joke and we learn Alex thinks about being abused when walking his dog….

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Episode 2: ADHD Drugs

In Episode 2 Alex and James discuss the drugs used to treat adult ADHD. Topics covered include; what the drugs do, drug hesitancy, their own experiences drug titration and treatment and the usual top tips.  James's also learns some big words and we learn Alex is on a toddler's dose. Support the show Written by…

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Episode 1: Diagnosis

In Episode 1 Alex and James discuss the diagnosis of adult ADHD. Topics cover what diagnosis involves, the different routes to diagnosis, their own experiences of diagnosis and some tips.  James's hair is also covered alongside the fact that Alex clearly isn’t a real boy. Support the show Written by Alex Conner and James BrownProduced…

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