What is ADHD | Living with ADHD | Struggles & Solutions | Tahira Anas ‪@MOMKAST‬

In this episode, we’re diving into the complexities of ADHD — what it really is, how it’s diagnosed, and the challenges families face when raising a child with ADHD. I’m joined by Rabia Muzaffar, a clinical psychologist, and Farah Malik, a mother navigating ADHD with her 13-year-old daughter. Together, we explore the myths around ADHD, the importance of early diagnosis, and how medication plays a huge role in managing symptoms. We also talk about how ADHD in girls often goes under the radar and how masking can make life harder for adults living with ADHD. If you’re a parent, teacher, or someone just trying to understand ADHD better, this episode is packed with real stories, expert advice, and practical tips. Whether it’s dealing with the emotional highs and lows, the struggles with focus, or just understanding how ADHD impacts daily life, we cover it all. Join us for a heartfelt conversation about ADHD treatment, parenting a neurodivergent child, and why early intervention is key to setting kids up for success. #Adhd #Adhdawarness ____________________________________________________ For Business Inquiry Contact us at: rabta@raftar.com ____________________________________________________ If You Don't Want To Miss Our New Videos Subscribe to our Channel:    / momkast   About MOMKAST MOMKAST is a Platform designed to provide mothers with the best advice possible on child growth, relationship issues, and everyday challenges, directly from other mothers. Mothers have a unique perspective on raising children and are often equipped with a variety of solutions and techniques that work best. If this collective knowledge could be shared, mothers would be able to find answers more quickly and know that they are not alone. Chapters: 01:19 Intro & why ADHD awareness matters 01:45 Psychologist Rabia Muzaffar and mother Farah Malik 02:40 ADHD basics: attention-deficit vs hyperactivity 03:55 Symptoms vs misuse of “ADHD” labels 04:55 Farah & Sumaira — the first red flags at home and school 05:35 Medication experience: initial gains, stopping meds, regression 06:40 Red flags in class & how to give instructions (break down the tasks) 07:50 Proper diagnosis: clinical interviews + standardized testing 13:35 Causes & red flags 17:20 Routines, transitions, and time warnings kids can follow 19:35 Common causes of ADHD (not a parenting failure) 21:15 Public spaces & tolerance: weddings, parks, restaurants 26:00 Policy/resources & quotas; role of remedial/resource teachers 32:40 Girls vs boys: masking and under-diagnosis in girls 38:10 Adults self-diagnosing; masking burnout & scapegoating 40:30 Adults with ADHD dealing with deadlines, plans, and “not showing up” patterns 42:00 Family dynamics & daily strain in a joint family system 43:00 ADHD vs PTSD — similarities, comorbidities, and misdiagnosis 46:00 Self-care for parents (the 10-minute rule, modeling calm) 47:45 Caregivers’ mental health, support groups & stigma {} 49:15 Managing ADHD: behavioral therapy, mindfulness, meds, lifestyle changes 51:15 Outro