The ADHD Adults Podcast

Episode 95: The week in ADHD (21)

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Apr 6, 2023
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Forgetting Essentials on Tour

  • James has a habit of leaving items like electronics and underwear behind during tours despite checking for them.
  • This forgetfulness worsens with tiredness, showing how ADHD impacts practical memory tasks.
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Chess Obsession vs ADHD Challenges

  • Alex has become obsessed with chess despite it being the worst game for ADHD due to its required sustained attention.
  • Chess demands focusing on non-rewarding tasks, making it hard for ADHD brains to engage well.
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Overdoing Garden Work While Tired

  • Sam's tiredness led her to repeatedly prune bushes and clean the garden, even jumping on a wobbly bin full of branches.
  • She struggled to stop and realize the consequences, illustrating impulsive task engagement common with ADHD.
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