ADHD Chatter No.1 ADHD Psychologist Shares 2 Proven Ways to STOP Overthinking + People Pleasing - Dr Mark Rackley
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Jul 1, 2024 
Dr. Mark Rackley, a leading psychologist specializing in ADHD, discusses managing overthinking, people-pleasing, RSD, emotional dysregulation, shame, anger, and sleep. Topics include hidden costs of repressing emotion, differences in how men and women cope with inadequacies, emotional dysregulation in undiagnosed individuals, struggles of undiagnosed ADHD girls and boys in different life stages, benefits of ADHD diagnosis, evolutionary reasons for overthinking, tips for falling asleep with ADHD, managing intrusive thoughts, and link between ADHD and various challenges.
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Repressed Emotions & Physical Symptoms
- Repressed emotions don't just disappear; they can manifest physically.
- This can lead to issues like migraines, skin problems, or gut issues, even without an organic cause.
Shame and Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD
- Shame is a pervasive negative emotion affecting those with ADHD, leading to feelings of worthlessness.
- This, combined with rejection sensitivity, makes it difficult for them to seek help.
Understanding Rejection Sensitivity (RSD)
- Rejection sensitivity (RSD) in ADHD involves a chronic sense of negative difference.
- This leads to overcompensation, either through excessive caution or attention-seeking behavior.