My experience with ADHD and bipolar disorder

Max points: 5 Type: TEDx Talk

This talk shares a personal journey with ADHD and bipolar disorder, breaking stereotypes through vivid storytelling. It highlights struggles, turning points, and strengths, offering practical advice on support, empathy, and inclusion. An inspiring reminder that challenges can fuel creativity, resilience, and leadership.

Channel: TEDx Duration: 0:00:13

Questions

1. Which practical forms of support does the speaker highlight for people with ADHD or bipolar disorder?

Complete avoidance of stressful situations Strict routines and daily punishments Exclusive reliance on self-discipline Organization help, reminders, and emotional check-ins

2. How does the speaker describe the experience of living with ADHD and bipolar disorder?

Like navigating a ship through a storm or a high-speed train through a tunnel Like climbing a mountain with no end Like running a marathon every day Like solving a puzzle in silence

3. What helped the speaker reframe their diagnosis from a limitation to a tool for understanding?

Joining a university support group A therapist's formal evaluation A friend's comment that the diagnosis never changed them Reading a medical textbook

4. What leadership outcome did the speaker achieve despite ongoing challenges?

Led a team to create policies benefiting students Published a scientific book on ADHD Became a professional athlete Started a business in mental health

5. At what age did the speaker receive diagnoses of ADHD and bipolar disorder?

18 16 14 12

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