Episode #8

In episode #8 of The Quiet Crisis podcast, we explore how unresolved grief can cause symptoms that may mimic ADHD: scattered thoughts, brain fog, and/or mental overwhelm. We discuss research findings and provide a simple exercise to help you better cope with this problematic grief issue.

#Grief #GriefSupport #GriefHelp #GriefRecovery #HealingGrief #HealingAfterLoss #ADHD #ArtTherapy #ExpressiveArts #NarrativeTherapy

Topics in this Episode

* It might not be ADHD (0:31)

* We don’t talk about how grief hijacks attention (0:37)

* Research: Prolonged Grief disrupts executive function (0:44)

* Grief loops fragment attention before workday even begins (1:10)

* A simple exercise to help you (1:22)

Memorable Quote

"This is why you may find yourself re-reading emails, forgetting appointments, or feeling mentally paralyzed in simple decisions."

Healing Links

Self-Study Healing Suite: Grief Therapy in a Box

1:1 Coaching Program: Evolving through Loss

Supporting Links

Study: “Attention Deficit During Acute Grief”

Next Episode: Complicated Grief Can Cause Autoimmune Issues

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