It's The ADHD-Friendly Show | Personal Growth, Well-being and Productivity for Distractible Minds 🌪️ Stuck in an ADHD Thought Tornado? Here's Your Way Out
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Nov 15, 2024 Explore the chaotic world of ADHD thought patterns and how they contrast with neurotypical thinking. Discover the impact of thought spirals on decision-making and daily life. Learn practical strategies like the brain dump method to clear mental clutter. Apply a transformative framework to regain control and take decisive action. Perfect for those feeling overwhelmed, this insightful discussion offers personal experiences and actionable tips for navigating the stormy seas of ADHD thinking.
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ADHD Thought Spirals Explained
- ADHD thought spirals differ from neurotypical ones mainly because of lack of a pause button for impulsivity.
- ADHD brains race with many tabs open, making executive function to prioritize and organize very difficult.
Why Thought Spirals Happen
- Thought spirals happen because we avoid discomfort of solving the core problem.
- The amygdala pulls us to distractions, pushing us to runaway from perceived problems.
Karen's Business Thought Tornado
- Karen's own business chaos due to lack of planning and vacation avoidance of thinking illustrates typical ADHD spirals.
- She ended up overwhelmed with anxiety, chasing every possible business fix but doing none well.