ADHD with Jenna Free EP. 21: Why Can't ADHDers Ever Relax? The Fight-or-Flight Trap That Follows You on Vacation | ADHD with Jenna Free
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Chapters
00:00 Understanding ADHD and Rest 00:49 The Impact of Dysregulation on Enjoyment 04:26 Chronic Fight or Flight and Its Effects 07:44 Challenging Thoughts and Beliefs 11:08 Nervous System Regulation Strategies 13:56 All or Nothing Thinking in Rest 16:35 Finding Balance in Rest and Productivity 19:30 Transitioning Between Tasks 25:51 Overcoming Barriers to Rest
Summary
In this episode of the ADHD with Jenna Free podcast, I dive into rest and ADHD, exploring the struggle between dysregulation and the ability to relax. I get into how external factors often get blamed for difficulties in resting, while the real issues may lie within our thoughts, beliefs, and nervous system regulation. I talk about how to challenge all-or-nothing thinking, the importance of finding balance in daily life, and practical strategies for achieving a more regulated state that allows for genuine enjoyment and rest.
Takeaways
- Rest is often hard for those with ADHD due to dysregulation.
- Chronic fight or flight states hinder relaxation.
- External factors are not the sole cause of our inability to rest.
- Nervous system regulation is crucial for relaxation.
- Slowing down can help manage dysregulation.
- All or nothing thinking can prevent effective rest.
- Regulated rest is about balance, not extremes.
- Rest should be integrated into daily life, not seen as a reward.
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