Do You Have Anxiety... Or Could It Be ADHD? ft. Dr. Steven Storage | SHE MD
In this episode of SHE MD, Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi sit down with Dr. Steven Storage to unpack one of the most common mental health misdiagnoses affecting women today: ADHD being mistaken for anxiety or depression. Dr. Storage explains why ADHD is often overlooked in girls and women, and how many patients spend years being treated for anxiety before discovering the real cause of their symptoms. The conversation explores how ADHD can present differently in women, including emotional overwhelm, chronic stress, brain fog, and difficulty focusing. Dr. Storage also discusses the role of brain imaging in ADHD diagnosis and how different brain patterns may require different treatment approaches, highlighting why traditional symptom checklists often miss the full picture. They also discuss how hormonal changes, especially during perimenopause, can intensify ADHD symptoms, which is why many women first seek answers later in life. This episode sheds light on the importance of accurate diagnosis and brain-based approaches to better support women navigating ADHD. #SHEMD #ADHD #DrThaisAliabadi #MaryAliceHaney #Anxiety #Misdiagnosis Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: / @shemdpodcast About SHE MD: SHE MD is a weekly podcast hosted by world-renowned OBGYN, Dr. Thais Aliabadi, “Dr. A,” & women's advocate and influencer, Mary Alice Haney. Their candid conversations with celebrity guests & today's leading experts about women's health topics, such as menopause, endometriosis, PCOS, & fertility empower their audience with the knowledge & tools to become their own health advocates. Stay Connected to SHE MD: Instagram: / shemdpodcast TikTok: / shemdpodcast X (Twitter): / shemdpodcast All Things SHE MD: https://www.shemdpodcast.com/ More about Ovii: https://www.ovii.com/ ============================= Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to SHE MD 03:09 What ADHD Actually Is (And Why the Name Is Misleading) 07:05 ADHD in Women: Why It’s Often Missed or Misdiagnosed 11:35 The ADHD Brain Explained: Dopamine & the Prefrontal Cortex 18:08 ADHD Medications: Stimulants vs Non-Stimulants Explained 21:28 ADHD vs Bipolar Disorder: Why Misdiagnosis Happens 30:12 The 7 Different Types of ADHD 39:12 Alcohol, Cannabis & the ADHD Brain 45:46 How to Naturally Increase Dopamine 47:45 Sleep, Exercise & Diet for ADHD Brain Health 57:10 Perimenopause, Hormones & ADHD Symptoms in Women 01:03:30 ADHD During Pregnancy & Natural Treatment Strategies 01:12:30 Final Thoughts: Rethinking ADHD & Brain Health Guest Resources: Instagram: / drstevenstorage TikTok: / drstevenstorage Do You Have Anxiety... Or Could It Be ADHD? ft. Dr. Steven Storage | SHE MD / @shemdpodcast
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