EP. 4: ADHD Revealed: The SURPRISING Truth About How Fight-or-Flight Is DRIVING Your Symptoms | ADHD with Jenna Free

EP. 4: ADHD Revealed: The SURPRISING Truth About How Fight-or-Flight Is DRIVING Your Symptoms | ADHD with Jenna Free

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Chapters

00:00 Understanding ADHD Symptoms and Fight or Flight
03:17 The Connection Between Anxiety and Overthinking
08:48 Emotional Dysregulation Explained
12:47 Real-Life Examples of Emotional Responses
18:31 The Impact of Fear and Urgency on Motivation
25:33 Decision Fatigue and Overwhelm
31:38 Overcoming Executive Function Challenges
36:47 The Path to Regulation and Understanding ADHD

Summary

In this episode we explore the intricate relationship between ADHD symptoms and the fight or flight response. We talk about the importance of awareness in recognizing how symptoms like anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and decision fatigue are exacerbated by being in a state of dysregulation. Through personal anecdotes and practical insights we explore a deeper understanding of how to navigate your ADHD symptoms by focusing on regulation and self-awareness, ultimately leading to a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Takeaways

  • ADHD symptoms are often linked to the fight or flight response.
  • Awareness of symptoms is crucial for effective management.
  • Emotional dysregulation is not just a skill deficit; it's a response to stress.
  • Regulation work can help manage emotional responses and improve daily functioning.
  • Fear and urgency can hinder motivation and productivity.
  • Decision fatigue stems from the pressure we place on ourselves to make the right choices.
  • Taking small steps can help overcome executive function challenges.
  • Understanding the connection between ADHD and fight or flight can lead to better self-management strategies.

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Episoder(53)

EP. 52: Why ADHD Self-Awareness Still Leaves You Stuck

EP. 52: Why ADHD Self-Awareness Still Leaves You Stuck

What if being "too self-aware" isn't actually the problem? What if you're just aware of the symptom but not the mechanism creating it? In this episode, I break down why ADHD self-awareness still leave...

23 Mar 14min

EP. 51: Is this ADHD, Anxiety or both?

EP. 51: Is this ADHD, Anxiety or both?

What if your anxiety isn't a separate diagnosis you need to manage on top of your ADHD? What if it's just your nervous system stuck in fight or flight... doing exactly what it thinks it's supposed to ...

16 Mar 20min

EP. 50: How to Work with ADHD Clients: What Therapists and Clients Need to Know

EP. 50: How to Work with ADHD Clients: What Therapists and Clients Need to Know

What if your ADHD therapy is accidentally keeping you stuck? What if focusing on strategies and systems alone is missing the most important piece? In this episode, I break down what both therapists an...

9 Mar 12min

EP. 49: Why You Can't Start Tasks and The Fight or Flight Response That's Really Running the Show

EP. 49: Why You Can't Start Tasks and The Fight or Flight Response That's Really Running the Show

What if task initiation isn't actually an ADHD brain problem? What if the reason you can't start tasks is because your brain is stuck in fight or flight? In this episode, I break down why task initiat...

2 Mar 24min

EP. 48: Why ADHDers Lose Perspective and The Survival Mode Trap That Keeps You Zoomed In

EP. 48: Why ADHDers Lose Perspective and The Survival Mode Trap That Keeps You Zoomed In

What if the reason you can't stop scrolling, avoiding, or seeking comfort isn't a willpower problem? What if your brain is just stuck in survival mode... zoomed in so far that you've lost sight of wha...

23 Feb 23min

EP. 47: Always Rushing? You're Making Everything Worse. Here's Why Slowing Down Works.

EP. 47: Always Rushing? You're Making Everything Worse. Here's Why Slowing Down Works.

What if rushing is making you late instead of helping you get there on time? What if all that frantic energy is actually lowering your executive functioning and making everything harder? In this episo...

16 Feb 28min

EP. 46: Why "Honoring Your ADHD" Can Keep You Stuck and The Misunderstanding That Makes Things Worse

EP. 46: Why "Honoring Your ADHD" Can Keep You Stuck and The Misunderstanding That Makes Things Worse

What if honouring your ADHD brain is actually making things worse? What if the relief you feel from avoiding stressful tasks isn't self-acceptance... but dysregulation running the show? In this episod...

9 Feb 22min

EP. 45: Want to Be Regulated? Stop Chasing Safety. Align with Reality.

EP. 45: Want to Be Regulated? Stop Chasing Safety. Align with Reality.

What if trying to feel calm and quiet isn't working? What if focusing on making your body feel "safe" isn't making much difference? In this episode, I share a core shift in the ADHD Regulation approac...

2 Feb 21min

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