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Connie Tu: Internalized ableism, PDA & learning to unmask

Women & ADHD

CHAPTER

Navigating PDA and RSD in Pursuing Goals

This chapter explores the challenges of navigating Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) in the context of pursuing goals and aspirations within the realm of neurodiversity, specifically autism. The speakers share personal experiences with PDA, uncovering how it manifests in childhood and continues to impact their adulthood. They discuss overcoming internalized ableism, discovering new passions like art, and navigating the hurdles of pursuing counseling despite ADHD tendencies.

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