ADHD with Jenna Free

63: How to Stop the ADHD Comparison Cycle for Good


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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

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ADHD with Jenna FreeBy Jenna Free, Canadian Certified Counselor | ADHD Therapist & Coach

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