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A letter to my colleagues about my lived experience of ADHD
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Melissa Beaton shares a letter written to her colleagues about her personal journey as a psychologist with ADHD, addressing the prejudice and biases she's experienced within the mental health profession.
• Struggling with executive dysfunction throughout life despite extensive therapy and personal development
• Initially attributing difficulties to early life experiences, attachment disruptions, and possible brain injury
• Discovering ADHD diagnosis later in life after realizing something still wasn't right
• Experiencing shame and judgment from colleagues after diagnosis
• Finding that medication transformed daily functioning and self-perception
• Advocating for acceptance of how patients identify rather than trying to change them
• Combining psychological approaches (ISTDP and IFS) with ADHD treatment for comprehensive improvement
If you want to connect with me, check out my breathwork sessions at Zenso House, join my Tuesday morning online group called Connection, or consider my Bali trip in late April. Find me on Instagram @ZensoHouse or visit my website www.zensohouse.com.
Chapters
1. Introduction to ADHD Experience (00:00:00)
2. My ADHD Diagnosis Journey (00:01:51)
3. Medication and Professional Stigma (00:04:11)
4. Personal Growth and Treatment Benefits (00:06:25)
5. Connecting with Zenso House Services (00:07:42)
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