Jessica McCabe on ADHD: Labels, Myths, and Finding Balance
I don't know how it would have helped things if I had been and had also gotten hurt, but I remember having a lot of feelings to process about it, and it was just a lot at once, um, and it overwhelmed.
Ever been called 'lazy' or 'scattered'? Jessica McCabe knows those labels all too well. In this episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour', host Paul Gilmartin chats with Jessica, an ADHD advocate and popular YouTuber, about the often misunderstood world of ADHD. Jessica opens up about her struggles with labels like 'bored' and 'hyper', and how they affected her self-esteem and behavior growing up.
She shares personal stories from her childhood, revealing how negative events at home and school shaped her view of herself. But it's not all doom and gloom; Jessica also offers practical advice on how to work with your brain's natural tendencies instead of against them. She busts some common myths about ADHD and sheds light on lesser-known truths about the condition.
The conversation also touches on the benefits of varied work, seeking treatment, and the role of mindfulness and self-help in managing ADHD. By the end of the episode, listeners will have a deeper understanding of ADHD and some useful tools to improve their mental health. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion that challenges stereotypes and offers hope.