All posts tagged in Emotions & Shame
March 31, 2023
Few children want to be “different” from their peers. We instinctively want to fit in. To avoid being different from the crowd, we start to mask our ADHD symptoms early on. To compensate for executive dysfunction, we develop perfectionistic tendencies. To release hyperactivity, we fidget. To avoid awkward interactions, we decline social invitations. This masking
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263- March 14, 2023
Are you tired or feeling drained all the time? Do you feel the need to run away? Do you struggle with procrastination Do you find it takes longer to accomplish your tasks these days? These are all signs of burnout. Women with ADHD often experience burnout. Chronic stress is a result of the fact that
- March 10, 2023
Earning a degree. A house purchase. Starting a family. Adulthood can be a time of exciting and terrifying milestones. ADHD is sometimes the key to changing your perspective. The challenges of executive function have a major impact on how we view and approach “adulting.” These challenges affect our ability to plan, prioritize, motivate, regulate, solve
Read More252 - February 27, 2023
ADHD brains are more likely to experience amygdala hijack due to a variety reasons. ADHD brains are more likely to experience amygdala hijack.1 2 ADHD brain also has trouble turning off emotional processing. This happens when stress, whether systemic or individual, is persistently present. Individuals who are constantly overwhelmed by stress and emotions lose
