Dr Khurram is a world-renowned, award-winning psychiatrist and the author of Explaining AuDHD.
In this episode, he explains what AuDHD (Autism + ADHD) really feels like beyond the diagnostic labels, why so many people spend years masking their traits, and the emotional cost of living without understanding themselves.
We explore the hidden signs of AuDHD, why so many people feel broken, misunderstood, and lonely, how an AuDHD diagnosis can transform relationships and identity, and what it truly takes to stop masking and start thriving.
Chapters:
00:00 Trailer
01:43 The AuDHD contradiction nobody talks about
04:14 What people with AuDHD are terrified of being judged for
06:29 The AuDHD assessment Dr Khurram will never forget
07:37 What almost every AuDHD adult blames themselves for
08:32 Why so many people with AuDHD think they're a bad friend
10:01 The hidden danger of never finding your AuDHD tribe
10:34 Why masking AuDHD is so exhausting
13:43 The most heartbreaking part of living with AuDHD
16:22 Why loneliness feels different with AuDHD
19:10 Why partners often misunderstand AuDHD
22:07 Tiimo advert
23:59 5 hidden signs you're masking AuDHD
25:03 How an AuDHD diagnosis changes relationships
30:13 The moment you realise your whole life was masking
34:45 What AuDHD burnout really feels like
36:45 The true cost of never unmasking AuDHD
39:08 Stop fighting your AuDHD brain
40:56 Why so many people with AuDHD believe they're broken
45:07 If you were diagnosed late, you need to hear this
45:42 The hardest part of living with AuDHD
47:10 A letter to my younger self
Dr Khurram on LinkedIn 👉 https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dr-khurram-sadiq
Dr Khurram’s book 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Explaining-AuDHD-Guide-Autism-ADHD/dp/1804369489
Dr Khurram on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/fomosapien666/?hl=en
Book to see Dr Khurram in clinic for an ADHD assessment 👉 https://adhdhealthclinic.co.uk/adhd-treatment-options/in-person-adhd-assessment/
For an Autism assessment 👉 https://adhdhealthclinic.co.uk/autism/in-person-autism-assessment/
For a combined ADHD and autism assessment 👉 https://adhdhealthclinic.co.uk/autism/in-person-combined-autism-adhd-assessment/
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Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817
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Producer: Timon Woodward
Recorded by: Hamlin Studios
Trailer editor: Ryan Faber
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