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

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Podcast: [Heal Squad x Maria Menounos](https://stenobird.com/podcast/heal-squad-x-maria-menounos-435348)
Published: 2026-04-21T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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: c…

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