The ADHD Adults Podcast

Episode 99: The week in ADHD (23)

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Apr 20, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Med Break Led To Distress

  • Sam stopped taking meds over Easter, leading to distress and a worsening mood.
  • Restarting medication abruptly caused severe ticking and anxiety without tapering off properly.
INSIGHT

Paralysis As Mental Block

  • Paralysis mode happens due to difficulty making even small decisions.
  • This paralysis is not laziness but a mental block similar to 'erectile dysfunction of the mind'.
ADVICE

Manage Time Blindness With Timers

  • Use timers or reminders like Google Home to prompt preparing for future events.
  • This helps manage time blindness and reduces constant phone checking anxiety.
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