In Episode 334 You Will Discover:

• Why ADHD brains process rest differently
• The concept of Contrast Avoidance Theory and why rest can feel unsafe
• How parallel tasking helps ADHD adults finally relax
• 5 practical steps to ADHD relaxation that support your unique brain

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Resources From This Episode:

• Episode 281: How to take time to rest as an ADHD adult
• Episode 245: 7 types of rest to recover from ADHD burnout
• Episode 309: 8 types of real self-care for adults with ADHD
• Episode 278: How to create an ADHD dopamine menu + free template
• Episode 199: Parallel tasking and ADHD: how to reduce distractions
• The Relaxed Woman by Nicola Jane Hobbs

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Chapter Outline

00:00 Introduction: Struggling to Relax with ADHD 00:28 Understanding ADHD and Rest 00:42 Podcast Episode Overview 02:47 Personal Experiences with Relaxation 04:46 The Concept of Parallel Tasking 06:05 Challenges with Traditional Relaxation Advice 09:35 Contrast Avoidance Theory 17:14 Steps to Effective Rest for ADHD Brains 30:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts