Have you ever wondered if your "anger issues" might actually be something else? Oliver's incredible story proves that it's never too late to understand your brain. What started as couples therapy for anger management became a life-changing ADHD diagnosis that explained DECADES of struggles.
🔥 In this eye-opening episode, you'll discover:
✅ The shocking signs of ADHD that teachers missed (but wrote on EVERY report card)
✅ Why perfectionism can actually be an ADHD symptom
✅ How taking a shower becomes overwhelming with ADHD brain
✅ The real reason behind relationship conflicts and "not listening"
✅ Why 75% of adults with ADHD are still undiagnosed
✅ Cultural barriers that prevent ADHD recognition (especially in rigid societies)
💡 BREAKTHROUGH MOMENTS IN THIS EPISODE:
The first therapy session revelation that changed everything
How East German culture influenced missed diagnosis
The "window seat" classroom memory that suddenly made sense
Why Oliver's mom turned out to be the ADHD parent (plot twist!)
The perfectionist bread-cutting ritual that explains ADHD brain
🎯 PERFECT FOR YOU IF:
You suspect you might have undiagnosed ADHD
You've been called "angry" or "reactive" in relationships
You're a perfectionist who procrastinates (yes, that's a thing!)
You're over 30 and wondering "what if?"
You want to understand ADHD beyond stereotypes
⏰ KEY TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction: Late ADHD diagnosis statistics
02:00 - Oliver's therapy breakthrough moment
07:00 - Childhood signs everyone missed
11:00 - Family ADHD patterns revealed
15:00 - Daily life with undiagnosed ADHD
20:00 - Work struggles: procrastination vs hyperfocus
25:00 - Emotional regulation strategies
30:00 - ADHD in relationships
33:00 - Message to younger self
🌟 POWERFUL QUOTE: "I'm not lazy. I'm gifted. I will use my superpower to solve this problem." - Oliver
📚 RESEARCH MENTIONED:
2.5-4% of adults have ADHD (most undiagnosed)
75% of ADHD adults never receive diagnosis
Cultural stigma prevents recognition
Therapy effectiveness for late-diagnosed adults
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#ADHD #LateADHDDiagnosis #ADHDInAdults #Neurodivergent #ADHDTherapy #MentalHealth #ADHDSymptoms #ExecutiveFunction #EmotionalRegulation #ADHDRelationships #UndiagnosedADHD #ADHDAwareness #NeurodiversityStories #TherapySuccess #ADHDSupport
⚠️ Content Note: This episode discusses experiences with anger, emotional regulation challenges, and relationship conflicts in educational context.
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