I Have ADHD Podcast 315 Why ADHD Feels So Shameful (and How to Fight Back)
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May 13, 2025 Explore the vulnerability of those with ADHD to toxic shame and understand why it often thrives in secrecy. Discover how feelings of guilt are linked to everyday tasks and the impact of generational shame. Learn practical strategies for resilience through empathy and self-compassion. Unpack the complexities of hyperfixation in relationships while emphasizing the importance of diverse sources of fulfillment. Finally, embrace your humanity and recognize that worth isn't tied to productivity.
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Kristen's Shame Resilience Win
- Kristen missed a psychiatry appointment for her son but felt no shame or self-judgment.
- This marked significant personal growth compared to past shame spirals over similar mistakes.
Shame's Impact on ADHD
- Shame is feeling flawed and unworthy of love and connection due to perceived personal failures.
- ADHD makes shame intense because many struggle with everyday tasks often misunderstood as laziness or lack of discipline.
Shame Travels in Families
- Shame often passes down in families, creating a legacy of internalized badness.
- Families typically misinterpret ADHD basics struggles as character flaws, increasing shame.
