MissUnderstood: The ADHD in Women Channel ADHD and: Asking for help
May 6, 2025
Exploring the unique challenges women with ADHD face when seeking help, this conversation highlights the struggles of perfectionism and executive dysfunction. Experts offer practical strategies to gradually build confidence in asking for assistance. The importance of human connection shines through, encouraging listeners to share their stories and support one another. Discover how reaching out can lead to real relief and camaraderie, breaking the cycle of isolation.
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Why Asking for Help Is Hard
- Executive dysfunction makes it hard to recognize when you need help or what kind you need.
- Perfectionism and shame intensify this, making asking for help feel like a failure or weakness.
Break Tasks and Shift Mindset
- Break tasks into manageable parts to clarify what you can do and what you need help with.
- Shift your mindset to see asking for help as a strength, not a weakness, boosting well-being and effectiveness.
Patient's Story of Overwhelm
- A patient juggling multiple responsibilities struggled to ask for help, though she technically could do everything herself.
- Breaking down barriers to asking for help helped her regain balance and support.