1263. Understanding ADHD: 7 Patterns to Watch For + Why It’s Misdiagnosed as Anxiety w/ Dr. Steven Storage

Hey, Heal Squad! If you’ve ever wondered whether you might have ADHD this episode is going to hit. We sat down with Dr. Steven Storage, a board-certified adult and child psychiatrist at Amen Clinics, and he completely reframed what ADHD actually is  and what it isn’t. Because here’s the thing: ADHD isn’t just about focus. It’s about how your brain regulates attention, energy, and emotion  and for so many people, it’s been misunderstood or missed entirely. Dr. Storage breaks down why ADHD is often misdiagnosed as anxiety or depression, especially in people who are high-functioning and “getting by” on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed, disorganized, or exhausted from working twice as hard. Instead of giving a simple checklist, he explains why there’s no one-size-fits-all test for ADHD and why it’s more about recognizing patterns over time. In fact, he walks us through seven key patterns that might signal ADHD, including things like struggling to start tasks unless you’re excited about them and dealing with chronic disorganization! We also get into why ADHD can actually come with some powerful strengths like creativity, intuition, and big-picture thinking! Maria had so many “wait…that’s me” moments in this conversation,  and honestly, you probably will too! HEALERS & HEAL LINERS ADHD Isn’t About Focus, It’s About Regulation: Your brain struggles to regulate attention, energy, and emotion. That’s why you can hyper-focus on what you love, but feel stuck or overwhelmed with everything else. ADHD Misdiagnosed: So many people are treated for anxiety or depression first, when ADHD is actually the root cause. If you’ve been “getting by” but working twice as hard, it’s worth looking deeper. Your Brain Isn’t Broken, It’s Different: ADHD brains can be incredibly powerful: creative, intuitive, big-picture thinkers. The goal isn’t to “fix” yourself. it’s to understand how your brain works and learn how to work with it. HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: https://stylecrew.macys.com/@mariamenounos EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host AUDIBLE:  https://audible.com/healsquad AG1: drinkag1.com/healsquad  GUEST RESOURCES: Follow Dr. Steven Storage on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstevenstorage/ Amen Clinics: https://www.amenclinics.com/team/steven-storage-md/ ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.