Gemma Wilson: Chronic pain, fibromyalgia & ADHD

Episode 164 with Gemma Wilson.“Women with ADHD live our lives on edge. We’re constantly thinking, Am I doing the right thing? Am I saying the right thing? Am I being inappropriate?”Gemma is a 41-year-old mum of 3 from Newcastle upon Tyne in the north of England. She is a business owner and describes herself as “a perfectionist and over-achiever who won’t settle for anything less than what I deserve.”Gemma is a listener of the podcast and she reached out to me because she wanted to share her journey through her ADHD diagnosis and its link with her diagnosis of fibromyalgia. There’s a significant co-morbidity between ADHD and fibromyalgia.Gemma wrote to me: “I have been through a huge raft of experiences with different treatments to try and get to the root cause of my pain. I have been at the depths of despair with my mental and physical health and honestly thought I was destined for immobility and incapacity — but somehow, I’ve managed to find things that help.”Gemma & I talk about what it’s like for her to live with chronic pain, a distressed nervous system, depression, anxiety, and ADHD, and how she’s been able to find a path through it all when it comes to self-advocacy, seeking help, and avoiding burnout.Instagram: @a_pocket_full_of_horses- - - - - Episode Sponsors:The episode is brought to you by ADHD Online, the only online source I trust for clinically comprehensive evaluations and treatment for ADHD. Save $20 off your assessment at adhdonline.com/womenadhdpodcast and use the code WOMENADHD20.This episode is brought to you by Loop Earplugs, a discreet and effective solution for managing sensory input. Get 10% off your order at loopearplugs.com/WomenADHD.This episode is sponsored by Factor. Make your life easier and enjoy delicious, hassle-free meals with Factor. Get 50% off your order at factormeals.com/womenadhd50 and use the code WOMENADHD50. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. As a Women & ADHD listener, you’ll receive 10% off your first month of BetterHelp when you use this link: betterhelp.com/womenadhd- - - - -Episode edited by E Podcast ProductionsFind the transcript of this episode at www.womenandadhd.com/transcripts- - - - -Small group coaching with Katy: www.womenandadhd.com/groupcoaching- - - - -Work 1-on-1 with Katy: www.womenandadhd.com/coaching- - - - -Order the “Hey, it’s ADHD!” course: www.womenandadhd.com/adhdcourse- - - - -Did you love this episode? Click here to pledge a one-time donation to the podcast!- - - - -If you are a woman who was diagnosed with ADHD and you’d like to apply to be a guest on this podcast, visit womenandadhd.com/podcastguest.Instagram: @womenandadhdpodcastTiktok: @womenandadhdpodcastTwitter: @womenandadhdFacebook: @womenandadhdOur Sponsors:* Check out Curex: getcurex.com* Check out Rejoyn: www.rejoyn.com* Check out Sunbasket: https://sunbasket.com/WOMENADHDSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-and-adhd/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy