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

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Hi! I'm Jenna Free, therapist for ADHD with ADHD here to explore the intricate relationship between ADHD symptoms and the fight or flight response. In this episode, I reveal how awareness can help you recognize when symptoms like anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and decision fatigue are being amplified by dysregulation.

I discuss:
How ADHD symptoms are directly linked to your fight or flight response
Why emotional dysregulation isn't just a skill deficit—it's a stress response
How regulation work improves emotional responses and daily functioning
The way fear and urgency undermine your motivation and productivity
Why decision fatigue comes from the pressure to make "perfect" choices
Practical approaches to overcoming executive function challenges
The importance of understanding the ADHD-fight or flight connection

Through personal anecdotes and practical insights, I share 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.

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

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