Today we’re speaking to Dr Alex George, some might know him from the popular Reality TV show Love Island, but today he’s got his Doctor’s hat on to speak about his ADHD diagnosis and how best to harness it. So here’s how to own your differences, some clever life hacks to help self-motivate and the reason you’d NEVER guess as to why he chose a hairdryer as his ADHD item. Topics: 00:00 Intro 03:39 What have you learnt about ADHD since diagnosis 06:24 Feeling different 14:27 Tips to manage anxiety 25:24 How to form habits 27:16 Why quitting alcohol is great for ADHD 34:06 Dealing with rejection 37:21 Rejection in romantic relationships 38:47 The burnout busting 24 hours rule 43:14 Rejection Sensitivity 48:45 Your ADHD item (A hairdryer) 52:46 Your journey with ADHD medication 58:10 Neurodiversity in the workplace 59:31 How to sleep better 01:01:35 Your relationship with masking 01:04:40 Washing machine of woes 01:14:58 Your most impulsive thing 01:19:37 Advice to younger self Find Dr. Alex George on Instagram 👉 / dralexgeorge This episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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