A long time ago I started learning about CPTSD and Trauma because I have CPTSD.  But then I learned that I also have ADHD and discovered how difficult and complex these two combined can be and the struggles they create together, hence the creation of my podcast.  Then the thought of Autism became a reality and there were three!  You can only imagine the frustration that this created for me, never truly understanding where each played a role in my life and how stressful it is on me, my relationship and work.  

Then came Anxiety...  my assessment with a psychiatrist for ADHD started the ever growing and obsessive thoughts of "Where does Anxiety fit in all this?"  and so it grew and I started to get even more confused and frustrated until I had a long conversation with a relative about everything and she emphatically pushed Anxiety as the cause of everything.  It was clear to me that anxiety is really what's holding me back from gaining ground on my Trauma and learning to handle CPTSD, ADHD and Autism!   So, with the help of my doctor and the recommendation from that same psychiatrist, I started taking Anxiety medication and then a few weeks later, confirming with my Therapist that Anxiety is really what needs to be focused on...

The road to freedom, to healing has finally appeared in front of me!  4 lanes, freshly paved and straight, no traffic with amazing views but clearly marked.  I am not afraid to travel on this road, even if I end up on it alone.  

An exciting special guest will be coming on my podcast to be available on June 18th!   Listen at the end to find out who will be on this show..

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Women who have ADHD do have it harder than most people realize.  There's a lot of what society believes and the stigmas that are automatically associated with this and they are not always treated fairly.  

Today I discuss ADHD with 5 women all across the world, from Debra from Australia to Kim from the UK, Catriona from Switzerland and Wendy who is in Rhode Island and Alex in Texas.  Multiple points of view from different places in the world and also different ages as well.    Good broad range of subjects we discuss openly with one another and really learn about how ADHD affects us all!

Kim @ADHDJobs

Alex @aloemadre

Catriona @CatrionaPower

Debra @WundaWundering

Wendy @wendy_9362

Thank you to everyone who participated in this podcast!  so informative and I learned so much about Women who deal with ADHD

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The last while has been very stressful and frustrating for myself and for my relationship and my girlfriend.  I have learned a lot about my past and my families past and came to realize that I suffer from a lot of Anxiety!  Likely dealing with Highly Functioning Anxiety along with my ADHD, my Autism and my CPTSD.  Been on Anxiety medication for two weeks now to help me deal with all the anxious feelings that I have been experiencing for such a long time but it's made things more complicated and confusing for everyone in my life.  

Learned that the Trauma I have and the abuse I suffered is multi generational, I am not the first to deal with it and I am determined to make it myself the last.  Life is difficult, relationship nearly ended a few times and trying to gain control has not been easy!  Reality here is that I have a lot of hard, difficult work ahead for myself if I want things to get better.

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What motivates you?  How do you stay motivated knowing you have ADHD?  

We all realize that we are highly motivated when there's something knew and exciting in our lives for the first time but then we also notice how after a while that feeling we had is waning or even gone completely.  Why?  because our brains get used to the Dopamine affect that we are fed when it's new and fun and we haven't done it before and now the effect is gone and we need to get it back!  Need to find new ways to maintain that motivation and desire!  

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https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-motivation-problems-getting-started-on-tough-projects/

https://www.addept.org/living-with-adult-add-adhd/add-adhd-motivation

https://www.addept.org/living-with-adult-add-adhd/how-to-create-motivation-with-add-adhd

In the 2nd of four episodes on the 4 step process with a part I do a quick check in with the part before I move forward and tell the Part that he's an amazing, special part that was brave and incredible, thanking him for all that he did to protect me when I was in danger.  I wanted to let him know that he has every right to feel anxious when a trigger happens and that he has done an amazing job trying to protect me. 

I also asked my Anxiety part if he felt that he believed he was able to trust me?  did I gain his trust enough that I could update him to today?  did I?

big news coming too!

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