ADHD Aha! Toxic productivity, remembering to remember, and rejection sensitivity (Jesse Anderson’s story)
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Jun 11, 2024 Jesse Anderson, an ADHD advocate, discusses toxic productivity, remembering tasks in marriage, rejection sensitivity, and the importance of owning a whiteboard to improve prospective memory. He shares strategies for managing ADHD symptoms and reflecting before responding impulsively.
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The Trash Can Anecdote
- Jesse Anderson frequently forgot to take out the trash, despite agreeing to do so.
- This led to marital friction, as his wife perceived it as him being inconsiderate.
Whiteboard Reminders
- Use visual reminders like whiteboards or sticky notes to overcome prospective memory challenges.
- Place reminders strategically where they are easily visible during your routine.
Unrecognized Memory Issues
- Individuals with ADHD may not recognize their memory issues before diagnosis.
- Jesse was unaware of his prospective memory deficits until his ADHD diagnosis.