The Real Root of ADHD Isn't Trauma, It's This | Dr. Sasha Hamdani

Dr. Sasha Hamdani, a board-certified psychiatrist and ADHD specialist, reveals that ADHD is a genetic condition, not trauma-driven, and why women are often diagnosed decades later than men. She explains rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) as a neurological response, not a character flaw, and shares how her father's sudden death taught her that unregulated emotion can shut down your life. The conversation covers how to replace unhelpful advice like 'just calm down' with supportive language, and how to turn deep sensitivity into a genuine strength.