The ADHD Clarity Coach: ADHD Crash Course

Ep 135. Why You Say YES When You Shouldn't (ADHD Fawn Response Explained)


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Ever said YES to something you had ZERO time for... then regretted it instantly? 😩 Or waited until the absolute last minute on a deadline, only to crush it under pressure? What about staring at a big project and just... freezing? These aren't "ADHD fails" – they're your nervous system's automatic survival responses: Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn.

In this talk, I break down why these happen (spoiler: it's not about willpower), how they connect, and compassionate ways to interrupt the cycle so you can make intentional choices instead of reactive ones. No shame, just practical insights from an OT lens to build trust in yourself.

Timestamps:
[00:00:00] The "Yes Trap" – Why You Commit When You Shouldn't
[00:01:00] Procrastination Magic: Deadlines That Finally Get You Moving
[00:02:00] Nervous System Threats: Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn Explained
[00:03:00] Fawn Response: Keeping Everyone Happy (At Your Expense)
[00:04:00] Fight Mode: Why Procrastination "Works" Under Pressure
[00:05:00] Freeze & Flight: Shutting Down or Distracting from Overwhelm
[00:06:00] Survival Brain vs. Wise Self: Why Logic Doesn't Apply
[00:07:00] Compassionate Pauses: Say "Let Me Check" Instead of Instant Yes

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