ADHD and time perception | MissUnderstood

It’s a scenario some women with ADHD know all too well. Glancing over at the clock after being so immersed in a project or task and realizing that hours have flown by. This common occurrence is often referred to as trouble with time perception, or time blindness.

In this episode, listen as Dr. Monica Johnson explains the link between ADHD and time perception. Discover why some women with ADHD have trouble keeping track of time. And learn practical strategies to help manage time more effectively.

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:39 What is time perception?
02:35 Why can time perception be a struggle for women with ADHD?
06:07 Ways to manage trouble with time perception

[LaraeP]

I was diagnosed and given Ritalin 20 years ago. But that was it. I was given no guidance or insight as to how ADD convoluted my life. In the past year, watching you tube, I’ve come to recognize all sorts of behaviors that used to wear me out emotionally. Now that I am aware I just laugh and can consciously redirect. When that gets to be too much I relax and allow my brain to just do its thing knowing I’ll get back on track when I’m rested. I’m 70 years old. Life is a lot more fun now.
BTW, I subscribed less than half way thru. You present what you say so clearly. Thank you.

[nerdtastic]

This is me 100%. 😅 I'm struggling intensely right now with time perception and all of these challenges associated with it. 😵‍💫

[pdobani]

👍🏽👍🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Yes this is my world. I have good friends that actually dont get mad at me.