597- Medical Gaslighting: When Willful Ignorance Causes Doctors to Dismiss Your ADHD Concerns
Mar 10, 2026•59 min•Ep. 597
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Episode description
Jennifer Fraser, Ph.D., explains medical gaslighting and why ADHD brains may be more susceptible; how to distinguish between gaslighting and honest provider error or lack of knowledge; how to minimize the risk of gaslighting; and what to do if you've been gaslit.
Resources: Medical Gaslighting
- Free Download: How to Talk to Your Doctor About Medical Research
- Read: 9 Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Deciding on ADHD Medication
- Read: "Medical Gaslighting Convinced Me That I Didn't Have ADHD"
- Read: "You Couldn't Possibly Have ADHD"
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