The ADHD DVM

30/11/2022

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06/08/2022

Or when I’ve had a long day at work, I simply can’t bear to interact with other people once I get home.

18/07/2022

After struggling with what I now know is ADHD, I can finally begin to understand my brain and work to make life easier for myself.

12/06/2022

Before I was diagnosed with ADHD, I couldn’t figure out why I was exhausted all the time. I could sleep for 10 hours and still be tired. I could have a day off from work or a rest day from the gym and not feel recovered.
People with ADHD (and other neurodivergent people) get really good at masking their differences. But masking takes up an incredible amount of energy.

11/06/2022

Yes, by definition mental illness is all in our heads. That doesn’t mean it’s not real. (It is affecting our neurotransmitters and neural pathways, so it is very real.

People who've never suffered mental illness don't understand. Reach out to those of us who do.

27/05/2022

It’s that important to me! Sometimes I might even tell you multiple times. Lol

03/05/2022

Been there and been exhausted.

23/04/2022

I’ve always thought in pictures and videos. Apparently, most people don’t do that. 🤷🏼‍♀️

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13/04/2022

Let’s talk about caffeine.
It’s very common for people with ADHD to utilize caffeine as a way of self-medicating. I started drinking energy drinks regularly in vet school. Who isn’t in need of a little extra caffeine when they’re studying for hours after a long day of classes or they’re on clinics?
However, caffeine doesn’t exactly work the same way for someone with ADHD as it does for a neurotypical. Yes, caffeine is a stimulant. But I find that it doesn’t keep me awake even if I drink it right before bed. It makes it easier for me to think- almost like it slows my thoughts down just a little.

30/03/2022

This is an excellent explanation of ADHD.

27/03/2022

Welcome to The ADHD DVM page. I’m a 28 year old female with a doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. I graduated from vet school in 2020 and received my diagnosis with combined ADHD in 2022. Looking back, I can see signs of ADHD throughout my past. However, most ADHD women don’t get diagnosed until adulthood.
Follow my journey with ADHD as a veterinarian and learn about ADHD in women.