Snooze Control: Tackling ADHD Sleep Challenges with Dr. Roberto Olivardia

Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast

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Struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep is a common challenge for those with ADHD. In this episode, Pete and Nikki dive deep into the complex relationship between ADHD and sleep with special guest Dr. Roberto Olivardia.

As a clinical psychologist specializing in ADHD treatment, Dr. Olivardia shares his professional and personal insights on this critical topic. He explains how people with ADHD are at higher risk for an array of sleep disorders, from sleep apnea to restless leg syndrome. But beyond diagnosable conditions, those with ADHD often find it difficult to wind down at night due to the constant search for stimulation.

Pete, Nikki and Dr. Olivardia discuss practical strategies for improving sleep, some of which may seem counterintuitive. For example, listening to an audiobook or familiar TV show can actually help an ADHD brain relax by providing just the right amount of stimulation. They also bust some common myths, like the idea that you can "catch up" on lost sleep over the weekend.

Getting proper sleep is crucial for memory, brain function, and overall health. While it can feel like an uphill battle, this conversation provides both the "why" and the "how" of prioritizing sleep with an ADHD brain.

(00:00) - Welcome to Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast
(02:34) - Support the Show: Become a Patron at patreon.com/theadhdpodcast
(04:19) - Introducing Dr. Roberto Olivardia
(05:12) - Sleep Problems
(08:30) - Disordered Sleep versus ADHD Symptoms
(15:42) - Why Time Matters
(34:06) - How do you know it's a disorder?
(41:24) - ADHD Sleep Behavior

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