I Have ADHD Podcast 291 Navigating ADHD Unemployment: The Tough Truth About Self-Worth and Career Identity!
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Nov 26, 2024 Matt Ciciarelli, a dedicated father of three and member of FOCUSED, shares his profound journey after losing his job as a Marketing Director. He opens up about the unique challenges of navigating unemployment while managing ADHD and the emotional impact this has had on his life and family. Matt discusses the struggle between self-worth and job identity, revealing the importance of finding intrinsic value beyond career labels. His candid reflections highlight resilience and the realities of financial pressures, inspiring listeners to embrace their struggles with authenticity.
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Yelling Incidents
- Matt yelled at his son for leaving a laundry basket out, prompting a discussion with his wife.
- His daughter shared in preschool that he likes to yell, serving as another wake-up call about his emotional regulation.
Emotional Regulation and Exhaustion
- Emotional regulation challenges significantly contributed to Matt's ADHD diagnosis.
- His therapist highlighted the mental exhaustion leading to outbursts after work.
Layoff and Realization
- Matt was laid off from a job he loved, initially causing distress but later seen as a positive change.
- His supervisor suggested he was staying out of fear, which Matt later realized was true.