In this episode we're exploring the strange phenomenon of feeling a sense of guilt, or a compulsion to do something, even when all common sense and our feelings are telling us we need to relax. There's a mix of cultural norms as well as ADHD traits at play here, which can make it even tougher to finally allow oneself to recharge.

In this episode:

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In this episode we tackle something many ADHD people struggle with which is that hiding-to-nothing, perfectionism. I wondered my whole life where my perfectionism came from and it was until I received my diagnosis that I started to understand a bit more.

I mention Stephen Guise's book How to Be an Imperfectionist -- you can find it on Amazon.

In this episode:

• The ways that perfectionism manifests itself.

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A lifelong struggle I've had is that I have a compulsion to apologise all the time for myself. It's almost like I have to apologise pre-emptively just for being odd or weird or something, and I've come to see the role that ADHD has played in this trait since my diagnosis. In this episode I dig into what I've discovered about this frustrating aspect of my personality, and where specifically I think it comes from.

In this episode:

• How rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) plays a role in over-apologising.

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In one of the more raw and personal episodes, we're talking about the ongoing challenge of feeling comfortable speaking up about your traits to your work colleagues in order to relieve some of your stress and anxiety. Even when you've been very open about your diagnosis, this can still be very difficult at times.

In this episode:

• Why even being open about the big picture of having ADHD means disclosure can be stressful.

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In this episode, we're talking about the strange phenomenon wherein you discover that your traits are becoming more pronounced after your ADHD diagnosis than they were before, and seem to be taking more managing. There's a couple of things going on here which we'll unpack.

In this episode:

• The role that confirmation bias plays.

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We're going back to basics in this episode with what I think is the fundamental thing to understand about ADHD and people with ADHD. When people ask about it, it's easy to get lost in the morass of traits, diagnosis, presentations and so on, but I think what I've come up with here is the solid underpinning to them all, and something that plays its part in how I talk about my ADHD every day.

In this episode:

• Where people with ADHD have a higher cognitive load.

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In today's episode we're going to be talking a bit about how we can be considerate of our spouse or partner upon diagnosis of ADHD, because it's very easy to get caught up in your own experience without thinking of what it's like for the person you spend your life with to digest.

In this episode:

• Being mindful of becoming an "ADHD bore."

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After a bit of a break I'm back! First things first, I'm answering the question of where I've been the past few months, which actually I hope will provide some insight into how the ADHD mind works on a very applied level. 

In this episode:

• How enthusiasm in hyperfocus and lack of emotional regulation turns to pressure.

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In this episode, we're talking about the practical challenges of managing time and schedules with ADHD. The core traits of ADHD—difficulty focusing, an overactive mind, and diverging thoughts—make time management a significant hurdle. I've always prided myself on being punctual, but it has come at the cost of hyper-vigilance and constant anxiety. This time we're talking about moving from denial to developing constructive time management tools that align with how my brain works. 

I mention the Miro board I use for planning in the episode - you can find a read-only template here.

In this episode:

• The reality of time Management with ADHD.

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After a brief hiatus to recharge my batteries (albeit I'm a bit husky, apologies), I'm back and excited to chat with you again, this time to explore the day-to-day challenges of living with ADHD traits. These might seem minor on the surface, but they significantly impact daily life and require continuous, and often tiring, effort to manage.

In this episode:

• What its like to be clumsy unless you're constantly concentrating.

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