Ask Alane: HSP or ADHD?
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2023年02月15日
A viewer asked this question: How do we separate HSP and ADHD? I get asked this question alot--Each time I answer a little bit differently, and since you keep asking, I'll keep answering from my family therapists and HSP consultant/ICHS lenses
It's an important question because when we are overwhelmed or "over-aroused" as we mental health folk like to say, it all looks the same.
It doesn't matter what we call it...
BUT it REALLY matters how we treat it. HSPs often do poorly on stimulants (think caffeine, awesome for a bit, but too much and WIRED HSPs can't settle down, sleep, focus, etc.)
SO, most HSPs should not be prescribed ADHD medications. Where do we go astray? Most therapists, psychologists, pediatricians, and other medical professionals were never taught about this trait of high sensitivity. AND they like problems that can be solved, aka fixed.
They want their patients to feel and function better. Sadly, this misdiagnosis often goes wrong for the HSP, especially the HSY, SENSITIVE YOUTH.
Please reach out to me for a consult before you put your HSY on the wrong meds.
Members of the Are You Highly Sensitive Community can have discounted one question calls. If you don't need a full session, become a member and snag that benefit. You know the drill: https://alane-freund.mykajabi.com/areyouhighlysensitive
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Meet Alane Freund, LMFT, International Consultant on High Sensitivity
alanefreund.com & areyouhighlysensitive.com
Alane Freund, MS, MA, is an International Consultant on High Sensitivity (ICHS) and family therapist who helps highly sensitive adults and youth focus on solutions through education, consultation, and speaking. She has developed numerous programs for highly sensitive people and clinicians, including her monthly workshops at Are You Highly Sensitive. She is known for her widely recognized Talk at Google, Understanding the Highly Sensitive Person. Alane Freund can be reached through her website, alanefreund.com.
It's an important question because when we are overwhelmed or "over-aroused" as we mental health folk like to say, it all looks the same.
It doesn't matter what we call it...
BUT it REALLY matters how we treat it. HSPs often do poorly on stimulants (think caffeine, awesome for a bit, but too much and WIRED HSPs can't settle down, sleep, focus, etc.)
SO, most HSPs should not be prescribed ADHD medications. Where do we go astray? Most therapists, psychologists, pediatricians, and other medical professionals were never taught about this trait of high sensitivity. AND they like problems that can be solved, aka fixed.
They want their patients to feel and function better. Sadly, this misdiagnosis often goes wrong for the HSP, especially the HSY, SENSITIVE YOUTH.
Please reach out to me for a consult before you put your HSY on the wrong meds.
Members of the Are You Highly Sensitive Community can have discounted one question calls. If you don't need a full session, become a member and snag that benefit. You know the drill: https://alane-freund.mykajabi.com/areyouhighlysensitive
Find Alane here: Links to events at https://www.alanefreund.com/events/
To join the AYHS membership for two ongoing AYHS Live workshops a month at well below half price and discounts on Alane's groups and consultation: https://alane-freund.mykajabi.com/areyouhighlysensitive
To follow Alane on
Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.com/o/alane-freund-31061471871
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AlaneFreundLMFT/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@AreYouHighlySensitive
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/areyouhighlysensitive/
Meet Alane Freund, LMFT, International Consultant on High Sensitivity
alanefreund.com & areyouhighlysensitive.com
Alane Freund, MS, MA, is an International Consultant on High Sensitivity (ICHS) and family therapist who helps highly sensitive adults and youth focus on solutions through education, consultation, and speaking. She has developed numerous programs for highly sensitive people and clinicians, including her monthly workshops at Are You Highly Sensitive. She is known for her widely recognized Talk at Google, Understanding the Highly Sensitive Person. Alane Freund can be reached through her website, alanefreund.com.
