MissUnderstood: The ADHD in Women Channel ADHD and: The fear of failure
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Apr 8, 2025 Fear of failure can be paralyzing for women with ADHD, often leading to second-guessing and risk avoidance. The podcast delves into how societal expectations heighten these feelings of inadequacy. Dr. Monica Johnson shares practical strategies to reframe failure and promote personal growth. Emphasizing self-compassion, she encourages listeners to replace negative self-talk with positive affirmations. Through trial and error, women can learn to embrace challenges and transform their fear into opportunities for growth.
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ADHD Deepens Fear of Failure
- ADHD uniquely intensifies fear of failure by impairing working memory and emotional regulation.
- This fear often ties deeply to identity and self-worth beyond just task failure.
Feeling 'Alien' with ADHD
- Women with ADHD often feel they are "alien" or fundamentally deficient, though this is untrue.
- Others also struggle; the appearance of having it all figured out is an illusion.
Fear Can Inhibit Impulsivity
- Fear of failure can inhibit impulsive ADHD traits, leading to better performance in certain contexts.
- This shows fear's dual role as both a challenge and a motivator.