EPISODE 11: Why Everyone Thinks They Have ADHD | Dr Sidharth Sood | Addiction Psychiatrist

In this episode we sit down with Dr. Siddharth Sood, DM in Addiction Psychiatry from AIIMS with 9 years of clinical experience, to break down everything you thought you knew about ADHD. From how it shows up differently in kids vs adults, to the dopamine science behind procrastination, to its deep link with addiction, this conversation will change how you see ADHD forever. Whether you have ADHD, know someone who does, or just want to understand people better, this one is for you. 0:00 Introduction 2:45 Why ADHD is so misunderstood 4:45 How ADHD looks different in kids vs adults 8:00 Procrastination and the dopamine connection 11:45 Core ADHD symptoms explained simply 16:00 The brain science behind ADHD 20:10 How ADHD affects self-esteem 23:30 ADHD and relationships 26:30 ADHD vs normal distraction 31:00 Social media and ADHD misinformation 32:00 What emotional dysregulation actually looks like 36:20 Getting diagnosed and treated 41:00 ADHD and addiction 48:00 Behavioral addictions and binge eating 51:40 Fact-checking viral ADHD reels 1:00:00 Final advice for people with ADHD and their caregivers Connect with our guest Dr. Siddharth Sood 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drsidharths... Follow The Rustology Show 👉 https://www.instagram.com/therustolog... #ADHD #ADHDawareness #MentalHealth #ADHDinAdults #Psychiatry #DrSiddharthSood #TheRustologyShow #ADHDIndia #MentalHealthIndia #Dopamine #Procrastination #ADHDTreatment #Addiction #NeurodivergentIndia #BrainScience #MentalHealthPodcast #PodcastIndia #ADHDExplained #FocusIssues #EmotionalRegulation