Dr. Melissa Shepard is a psychiatrist, psychotherapist and mental health creator who shares compassionate explanations of ADHD, anxiety and the everyday work of caring for yourself.
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Melissa shared a joke about leaving late with wet hair, drawn from her own experience. Her caption makes the case for humor and self-compassion when everyday plans go sideways.
In a short encouragement post, she separated being capable from having the capacity to do more, reminding viewers that neither determines their worth.
She discussed an acceptance and commitment therapy technique called preempting the mind, describing how it has helped her create distance from her own anxious and self-critical thoughts.
Melissa addressed doomscrolling and urged viewers to be kinder to themselves. She discussed the emotions behind the habit and the pull of apps designed to hold attention.
Responding to a Madeleine McAdam video, she discussed why people with ADHD may seek stimulation to stay engaged. She clarified that these behaviors alone cannot establish a diagnosis.
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