Dr Pansy Lai was recently featured on the podcast "She Wasn't Born Yesterday" on Hope 103.2FM discussing "40+ ADHD in women". Click on this link to go to the episode!
Description:
Dr Pansy Lai is a highly experienced mental health General Practitioner based at the Mindsight Clinic in Gordon, Sydney. She has completed a Master's degree in Psychotherapy and integrates medication strategies with trauma-informed psychotherapy in her practice. Dr. Lai specialises in mental health assessments and treatment across various conditions, including adult ADHD. Her approach combines clinical expertise with a deep understanding of interpersonal relationships, making her a trusted practitioner in her field.
Key Takeaways:
ADHD is increasingly diagnosed in adult women, with many discovering symptoms after their children are diagnosed.
Symptoms of ADHD in adults can include inattentiveness, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation, often requiring both medication and behavioral strategies for management.
Dr. Pansy Lai stresses the importance of addressing ADHD symptoms with a combination of medication and therapy, leveraging neuroplasticity for long-term management.
Executive function challenges, such as organisation and prioritisation, are common among adults with ADHD.
The journey towards managing ADHD involves maintaining a balanced lifestyle with adequate sleep, nutrition, exercise, and self-care.
Notable Quotes:
"The prevalence of girls and boys getting inattentive subtype is very similar, but boys do get the hyperactive, impulsive, or combined subtype a lot more." - Dr. Pansy Lai
"ADHD affects a lot of the brain pathways… what it affects is the executive function." - Dr. Pansy Lai
"Most people I come across actually really respect the medication they're given." - Dr. Pansy Lai
"The answer to that is, when you're on treatment, it shouldn't actually change who you are. It's not about changing your personality." - Dr. Pansy Lai
"If you or a loved one has some of these symptoms… are you doing the basic things? Are you sleeping? Are you eating?" - Dr. Pansy Lai
More about "She Wasn't Born Yesterday":
How do you deal with the ‘pause’? How do you know you’re dating someone with a narcissistic personality disorder? How do you move on from divorce? These are just a few topics tackled in the new Hope 103.2 podcast She Wasn’t Born Yesterday.
Featuring former M&C Saatchi advertising creative Janet Evans, and sexual and relationship therapist Dr Amelia Haines chatting with an array of high-profile guests, She Wasn’t Born Yesterday delves into the huge range of issues confronting women who are 40+.