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Is it ADHD or Is Sleep Overrated?

We’re running on fumes this week (the title says it all), so join us for a slightly sleep-deprived deep dive into the wild world of sleep habits and ADHD!
Fresh from a chaotic week with friends visiting from Spain, we’re sharing how days without naps and chasing after the baby have left even Donna questioning if she’s got ADHD (spoiler: she doesn’t, but sleep deprivation is a great equaliser). Adam’s birthday party gets a mention—did he survive the festivities and the “insulting” birthday cards? You’ll have to listen to find out.
Then it’s on to the main event: sleep and ADHD. We only recently learned how much ADHD can mess with your sleep, and we’re unpacking it all. Does Adam pretend he’s cool by getting less sleep? Why does he need noise to drift off, and what’s with his infamous 20-minute alarm for midnight biscuits (but then becomes impossible to wake up)? And how does all this affect Donna, the partner of someone with truly weird sleep habits?
We talk about:
Different ADHD types and their unique sleep problems
Active minds between midnight and 4am (hello, insomnia club)
The mysterious circadian rhythm (are we quoting science or just Facebook memes? Who knows!)
Night shifts, sleep envy, and Donna’s 3am wake-ups (is it menopause or just life?)
Caffeine, work patterns, and being “passing ships” in the night
Online gaming, pool credit binges, and late-night anxiety spirals
Restless leg syndrome (the struggle is real), depression, and medication side effects
Why misdiagnosis happens so often
Plus, we share some brilliant listener sleep stories, a handful of practical sleep tips, and our 5-minute moans (spoiler: sleep features heavily).
Tune in for laughs, honesty, and maybe a yawn or two.

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