The ADHD Adults Podcast Episode 190 ADHD and Resilience
May 12, 2025
The hosts dive into the nuances of resilience in ADHD, challenging common misconceptions and emphasizing adaptability. They share personal anecdotes, highlighting how societal expectations can overlook the unique struggles faced by individuals with ADHD. There's playful banter about ordering cushions and humorous reflections on memory and impulsiveness linked to ADHD. The discussion also touches on the complexities of ADHD treatments, including the effects of GLP-1 injections. Join in for a blend of humor and insightful perspectives on resilience and growth!
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Resilience Is Adaptable Flexibility
- Resilience is not a character trait or flaw but the ability to adapt healthily to changes and challenges.
- It involves flexibility in thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in difficult circumstances.
Resilience Reflects Privilege
- Resilience depends heavily on privilege, resources, and societal support, not just personal strength.
- Those with less privilege face more barriers, reducing capacity to be resilient without it being a flaw.
ADHD and Resilience Complexity
- ADHD inherently involves challenges with adapting to a neurotypical world, suggesting statistical lower resilience.
- Identifying ADHD-related struggles as lack of resilience risks unfairly blaming individuals for their neurological condition.