ADHD with Dr. Saad Rahmat and Jessica Saul (Part 2)

2024-08-20

In this episode of "SSRI’M OK," hosts Dr. Bijan Zarrabi, a psychiatry resident doctor, and Macey Isaacs, a stand-up comedian, are joined by Dr. Saad Rahmat and comedian Jessica Saul for this follow-up episode. In part 1, Dr. Rahmat provided an insightful overview of ADHD, and now, in this episode, Jessica Saul shares her personal experience living with the condition. The conversation dives into the challenges of dealing with anxiety alongside ADHD, exploring how these two conditions often intertwine and exacerbate each other. Jessica opens up about her struggles with n...

The conversation dives into the challenges of dealing with anxiety alongside ADHD, exploring how these two conditions often intertwine and exacerbate each other. Jessica opens up about her struggles with negative self-talk and self-criticism, providing a raw and relatable account of the mental hurdles she faces. She also shares her journey with medications like Wellbutrin and Strattera, discussing how these treatments have impacted her life.

The episode also touches on broader topics, such as the differences between American and European attitudes toward productivity and how these cultural perspectives can influence those with ADHD. The hosts and guests discuss how technology has drastically affected our attention spans, making it more difficult to practice sustained focus in today's fast-paced world.

Listeners will gain valuable insights into practical techniques for controlling your environment to better support yourself if you have ADHD. The episode also offers advice on how to help friends and loved ones who are navigating life with ADHD, emphasizing the importance of understanding and empathy.

In a lighter moment, Bijan reveals his old AIM screen name, adding a nostalgic touch to the discussion. Jessica shares a touching and humorous story about her shyness as a child and the moment she truly came out of her shell. She also recounts a memorable encounter with a woman in Target, adding a personal and entertaining anecdote to the episode. Finally, they all talk about the difficulty of not spiraling and the ongoing cycle of self-care.

Resources Mentioned:

Jessica Saul’s Instagram
https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article-abstract/139/2/e20162027/77150/The-Mediterranean-Diet-and-ADHD-in-Children-and
Sleep: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1389945710002170
Exercise: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25988743/
Cannabis and ADHD: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0376871613003025
Joyful Recollections of Trauma by Paul Scheer
Alcohol, Substance use, and ADHD: https://www.psychiatrist.com/jcp/impact-substance-disorder-adhd-treatment/
Flora app
Forrest app
Focusmate
MotionAI