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Anxiety and ADHD can show up in your life in some really sneaky ways.

You might be walking around seeing the world through the filter of anxiety and not even realize how it affects your mood, your relationships, even your work.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I decided to revisit and expand upon my written post on the subject.

In this episode you'll hear:

-Several examples of how ADHD and anxiety show up in my life

-The connection between anxiety and hypersensitivity

-Perfectionism

-Negative ruminations

-Avoidant behaviors that signal anxiety

-Fear of negative feedback

I also explain my theory on, "future tripping" and why dwelling too much on the past OR the future can also increase our anxiety.

RELEVANT LINKS

adoseofhealthydistraction.com/cognitive-distortions-adhd/

adoseofhealthydistraction.com/adhd-anxiety/

Anxiety ToolKit Book - amzn.to/2DZdGq0

The Healthy Mind Toolkit - amzn.to/2VrYdJO

Notes on a Nervous Planet - amzn.to/2HdxSq7

Click to view: show page on Awesound

Anxiety and ADHD can show up in your life in some really sneaky ways.

You might be walking around seeing the world through the filter of anxiety and not even realize how it affects your mood, your relationships, even your work.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I decided to revisit and expand upon my written post on the subject.

In this episode you'll hear:

-Several examples of how ADHD and anxiety show up in my life

-The connection between anxiety and hypersensitivity

-Perfectionism

-Negative ruminations

-Avoidant behaviors that signal anxiety

-Fear of negative feedback

I also explain my theory on, "future tripping" and why dwelling too much on the past OR the future can also increase our anxiety.

RELEVANT LINKS

adoseofhealthydistraction.com/cognitive-distortions-adhd/

adoseofhealthydistraction.com/adhd-anxiety/

Anxiety ToolKit Book - amzn.to/2DZdGq0

The Healthy Mind Toolkit - amzn.to/2VrYdJO

Notes on a Nervous Planet - amzn.to/2HdxSq7

Click to view: show page on Awesound

We who have ADHD rarely talk about our partners without ADHD. 

When it comes to relationships and ADHD some patterns emerge.

One common issue occurs when the partner without ADHD doesn't understand what the diagnosis means and cannot offer any level of feedback or support. Or they feel overwhelmed by the needs of the ADHD partner, and feel useless and unable to help.

Alternatively, the non-ADHD partner does not want to understand or feels that any mental health diagnosis is shameful.Within my community, I've been told that many non-ADHD partners actually refuse to attend counseling or acknowledge the diagnosis at all.

My husband is very partnership oriented, and has always been curious and willing to learn.

So many people have asked me about the Hubs and how we keep our relationship strong.

The truth is much simpler (read: not easier) than you might think.So I gathered questions from some of my community members, and some followers on social media. Then the Hubs sat down with me in my uber professional recording booth in the spare bedroom and answered them.

Some of his answers surprised even me. And he has offered to come back again as needed to discuss "mixed" relationships in the future.

In this episode you will hear:

- How we met

- How he he discovered I had ADHD

-The most annoying parts of living with me

- His thoughts on gender roles in modern marriage/relationships

- Why seeking mental health treatment should not be shameful

- Our collective feelings about couples counseling

- Things he likes best about me

If you have any other questions for the Hubs submit them to [email protected]

Click to view: show page on Awesound

We who have ADHD rarely talk about our partners without ADHD. 

When it comes to relationships and ADHD some patterns emerge.

One common issue occurs when the partner without ADHD doesn't understand what the diagnosis means and cannot offer any level of feedback or support. Or they feel overwhelmed by the needs of the ADHD partner, and feel useless and unable to help.

Alternatively, the non-ADHD partner does not want to understand or feels that any mental health diagnosis is shameful.Within my community, I've been told that many non-ADHD partners actually refuse to attend counseling or acknowledge the diagnosis at all.

My husband is very partnership oriented, and has always been curious and willing to learn.

So many people have asked me about the Hubs and how we keep our relationship strong.

The truth is much simpler (read: not easier) than you might think.So I gathered questions from some of my community members, and some followers on social media. Then the Hubs sat down with me in my uber professional recording booth in the spare bedroom and answered them.

Some of his answers surprised even me. And he has offered to come back again as needed to discuss "mixed" relationships in the future.

In this episode you will hear:

- How we met

- How he he discovered I had ADHD

-The most annoying parts of living with me

- His thoughts on gender roles in modern marriage/relationships

- Why seeking mental health treatment should not be shameful

- Our collective feelings about couples counseling

- Things he likes best about me

If you have any other questions for the Hubs submit them to [email protected]

Click to view: show page on Awesound

Allison Arkfeld, MA AMFT, is a Somatic Psychotherapist working out of Long Beach, CA.

In episode 305 Allison explains that the traditional model of ADHD, as a brain-based neurodevelopment disorder separate from any somatic symptoms is becoming outdated.

We now know that several somatic diseases are linked to ADHD, and that the ADHD mind works in concert with the body.

There is growing evidence that a multi-modal approach to treating ADHD that includes body work, meditation, medications, traditional therapy, and coaching - holds great benefit.

In this thought-provoking episode you will learn about:

-Empowerment within the body

-Using body sensations to self-regulate

-Multi-modal support for ADHD

-Real-life applications for polyvagal theory

-The difficulty in treating PTSD with an ADHD mind

-The healing power of human connection

-Defining trauma (it's not what you think!)

-Corrective experiences that heal

-How ADHD and PTSD affect social interactions/interpersonal relationships

This is episode will open yours eyes to the connection between your ADHD mind and your body.

ptsd-adhd.com

[email protected]

instagram.com/ptsd__adhd/

Click to view: show page on Awesound

Allison Arkfeld, MA AMFT, is a Somatic Psychotherapist working out of Long Beach, CA.

In episode 305 Allison explains that the traditional model of ADHD, as a brain-based neurodevelopment disorder separate from any somatic symptoms is becoming outdated.

We now know that several somatic diseases are linked to ADHD, and that the ADHD mind works in concert with the body.

There is growing evidence that a multi-modal approach to treating ADHD that includes body work, meditation, medications, traditional therapy, and coaching - holds great benefit.

In this thought-provoking episode you will learn about:

-Empowerment within the body

-Using body sensations to self-regulate

-Multi-modal support for ADHD

-Real-life applications for polyvagal theory

-The difficulty in treating PTSD with an ADHD mind

-The healing power of human connection

-Defining trauma (it's not what you think!)

-Corrective experiences that heal

-How ADHD and PTSD affect social interactions/interpersonal relationships

This is episode will open yours eyes to the connection between your ADHD mind and your body.

ptsd-adhd.com

[email protected]

instagram.com/ptsd__adhd/

Click to view: show page on Awesound

Shame is a tricky thing, because it comes with experiences and is wrapped into other emotions.

At the end of my conversation with Dania Chebib I asked her how we should end our recording. And she said, "Shame is not your story." It was perfect, so I made it the title of episode 304.

Dania is a psychotherapist practicing out of Kelowna, British Columbia.

Her areas of specialty include: ADHD/Autism in adults, negative self-talk/self-esteem, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, LGBTQQI, sleep disorders, substance abuse, chronic pain, HSP's, and stage of life issues.

Are you impressed, yet?

Hear about:

-Dania's ADHD story

-Rewriting your own story and developing self-compassion

-Knowing when to walk away from an unhealthy situation

-ADHD discrimination

-Creating your own sense of credibility in your work

-Shame as an inhibitory emotion

-Recognizing shame

-Mental health stigma as a societal issue

-The difference between shame and guilt

Dania teaches you how to go into your bodyduring minutes 37-47 so be sure to listen to this!

FIND DANIA:

helixintegrativehealth.ca/dania-chebib

psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/dania-chebib-kelowna-bc/363340

instagram.com/daniachebib/

Click to view: show page on Awesound

Shame is a tricky thing, because it comes with experiences and is wrapped into other emotions.

At the end of my conversation with Dania Chebib I asked her how we should end our recording. And she said, "Shame is not your story." It was perfect, so I made it the title of episode 304.

Dania is a psychotherapist practicing out of Kelowna, British Columbia.

Her areas of specialty include: ADHD/Autism in adults, negative self-talk/self-esteem, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, LGBTQQI, sleep disorders, substance abuse, chronic pain, HSP's, and stage of life issues.

Are you impressed, yet?

Hear about:

-Dania's ADHD story

-Rewriting your own story and developing self-compassion

-Knowing when to walk away from an unhealthy situation

-ADHD discrimination

-Creating your own sense of credibility in your work

-Shame as an inhibitory emotion

-Recognizing shame

-Mental health stigma as a societal issue

-The difference between shame and guilt

Dania teaches you how to go into your bodyduring minutes 37-47 so be sure to listen to this!

FIND DANIA:

helixintegrativehealth.ca/dania-chebib

psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/dania-chebib-kelowna-bc/363340

instagram.com/daniachebib/

Click to view: show page on Awesound

As a society, we need to start looking at mental health in our young men.

It's one thing to diagnose a little boy with ADHD and give him some medication - but we need to provide more emotional support. And we need to make it socially acceptable for parents to seek help for their sons. So that when they grow into men, they know it's ok to ask for help.

Marc Almodovar is willing to have these conversations. He believes in telling his own story, and empowering other men to share theirs, too.

wellnesswithmarc.com/blank

instagram.com/wellnesswithmarc/

Click to view: show page on Awesound

As a society, we need to start looking at mental health in our young men.

It's one thing to diagnose a little boy with ADHD and give him some medication - but we need to provide more emotional support. And we need to make it socially acceptable for parents to seek help for their sons. So that when they grow into men, they know it's ok to ask for help.

Marc Almodovar is willing to have these conversations. He believes in telling his own story, and empowering other men to share theirs, too.

wellnesswithmarc.com/blank

instagram.com/wellnesswithmarc/

Click to view: show page on Awesound