You're Wrong About ADHD BONUS: Reframing Your Story After Diagnosis
Jun 27, 2025
Exploring the profound impact of undiagnosed ADHD, the hosts dive into personal stories of burnout and family dynamics. They reflect on the emotional challenges of navigating relationships and the societal pressures that hinder pursuing hobbies. The conversation highlights the importance of radical acceptance and compassionate self-view after diagnosis. With candid insights, they reveal how understanding ADHD can help untangle the past, leading to healing and improved coping strategies for those affected.
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Katie's Burnout Experience
- Katie Breathwick shares her experience of burnout post-GCSEs, spending two weeks in bed with curtains closed.
- She now recognizes this as burnout rather than just depression and leans into rest to recover.
Shrinking Life to Avoid Failure
- People with ADHD may shrink their lives to avoid failure, limiting hobbies and social activities.
- This small life approach is often driven by fear of failure and managing energy and expectations.
Fear of Failure Blocks Trying
- ADHD can cause fear of failure and embarrassment that prevents trying new hobbies or skills.
- Success requires practice and embracing imperfection, which ADHDers might initially resist.
