6: Why ADHD Perfectionism Is a Defense Mechanism

6: Why ADHD Perfectionism Is a Defense Mechanism

You're not a perfectionist because you have high standards. You're a perfectionist because your nervous system thinks it's keeping you safe. If you've been stuck, depleted, and further behind despite working so hard, this episode is for you.

ADHD perfectionism is a defense mechanism rooted in fight-or-flight, and once you see it that way, you can actually start to change it. I'll walk you through where it comes from, what it's costing you, and how dropping it doesn't mean doing less. It means finally getting more done.

00:00 – ADHD Perfectionism as a Defense Mechanism

03:54 – Fear of Failure, Rejection Sensitivity, and Impossible Standards

10:09 – How ADHD Perfectionism Leads to Paralysis and Avoidance

16:10 – Self-Criticism, Low Self-Esteem, and the Need for Control

22:52 – How to Challenge ADHD Perfectionism and Nervous System Dysregulation

Check out the show notes and other resources at https://jennafree.com/blog/adhd-perfectionism-defense-mechanism

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