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You scroll for five minutes, and suddenly everyone else seems to have it all figured out. You feel like you're not enough, and quietly panic that you're falling short of where you should be. This episode is for the adult with ADHD who's worn out from constantly measuring themselves against everyone else.
I'm breaking down what's really happening with ADHD comparison, why your brain treats it as a fight or flight survival response, and why coming back to your own life, instead of trying to bring others down, is what finally calms the panic and helps you stop comparing yourself to others.
00:00 – Why ADHD Comparison Is a Fight or Flight Response
01:47 – Why Your Brain Compares to Keep You Safe
04:13 – How Comparison Drives ADHD Motivation Problems
06:44 – Comparing Yourself to Others on Social Media
08:58 – How Comparison Feeds ADHD and Low Self-Esteem
10:43 – How to Detach From Comparison and Regulate
13:12 – How to Stop Comparing Yourself With Others
Check out the full show notes and other resources at https://jennafree.com/blog/stop-adhd-comparison-cycle-for-good
Let's stay connected!
Ready to help your ADHD clients heal at the nervous system level? Join the waitlist for the ADHD Regulation Method certification launching in September.
Want more thriving with ADHD? Come hang out with me on Instagram!
Get out of paralysis, be more productive, and enjoy your life again! Join an upcoming group!
By Jenna Free, Canadian Certified Counselor | ADHD Therapist & Coach5
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You scroll for five minutes, and suddenly everyone else seems to have it all figured out. You feel like you're not enough, and quietly panic that you're falling short of where you should be. This episode is for the adult with ADHD who's worn out from constantly measuring themselves against everyone else.
I'm breaking down what's really happening with ADHD comparison, why your brain treats it as a fight or flight survival response, and why coming back to your own life, instead of trying to bring others down, is what finally calms the panic and helps you stop comparing yourself to others.
00:00 – Why ADHD Comparison Is a Fight or Flight Response
01:47 – Why Your Brain Compares to Keep You Safe
04:13 – How Comparison Drives ADHD Motivation Problems
06:44 – Comparing Yourself to Others on Social Media
08:58 – How Comparison Feeds ADHD and Low Self-Esteem
10:43 – How to Detach From Comparison and Regulate
13:12 – How to Stop Comparing Yourself With Others
Check out the full show notes and other resources at https://jennafree.com/blog/stop-adhd-comparison-cycle-for-good
Let's stay connected!
Ready to help your ADHD clients heal at the nervous system level? Join the waitlist for the ADHD Regulation Method certification launching in September.
Want more thriving with ADHD? Come hang out with me on Instagram!
Get out of paralysis, be more productive, and enjoy your life again! Join an upcoming group!

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