Living, Working, and Parenting with ADHD: My Honest Answers

About this episode

Subhasis shares his personal experiences with ADHD, exploring its impact on various aspects of life and promoting understanding and empathy.

In this heartfelt episode of Dadsense, Subhasis takes a deeply personal dive into ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). This often misunderstood condition goes far beyond the idea of simply being “distracted.”Through his reflective and compassionate narration, Subhasis unpacks the realities of living with ADHD, exploring how it affects focus, emotions, creativity, relationships, and even one’s sense of self. He sheds light on the unseen struggles — from procrastination and emotional sensitivity to rejection dysphoria — and how these experiences shape daily life in subtle yet profound ways.Drawing on lived experience and genuine curiosity, he explains that ADHD isn’t a limitation but rather a different way of experiencing the world. Subhasis also delves into the connection between ADHD and addiction, the role of executive functioning, and how understanding these aspects can transform empathy for those who live with it.Whether you’re someone who suspects you might have ADHD, a parent trying to understand your child better, or simply someone curious about mental health, this episode will help you see ADHD through a more human and hopeful lens.#adhd #adhdawareness…

People in this episode

Host: Subhasis Mishra

Topics covered

• ADHD
• parenting
• mental health
• neurodiversity
• emotional sensitivity

Keywords

• ADHD
• parenting
• mental health
• neurodiversity
• emotional sensitivity
• procrastination
• addiction

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dadsense, ADHD, ADHD India

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