Self-Compassion, ADHD, and all the [Difficult] Emotions

We've been talking about ADHD and self-compassion over the last several weeks. But how do these experiences tie into other difficult emotions like anger, fear, worry, anxiety, and grief? Nikki and Pete continue the series on the show this week.

For background, we're working through chapter 16 of The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer, as well as Neff's TEDxTalk, "The Space Between Self-Esteem and Self Compassion.".

The journey through difficult emotions starts and ends with acceptance. But finding that emotional release isn't easy, nor does it happen in a straight line. But by labeling our experience, by finding the areas in our body that are manifesting current struggle, we can find a path toward release.

• Breathing for Pattern Interrupt with James Ochoa
• Interrupting Negative Patterns with Dr. Dodge Rea
• Jerry Campbell and the Dynamic Tension Between Love and Fear

• (00:00) - Welcome to Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast
• (02:46) - Support the show: Become a Patron at https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast
• (03:48) - Tax Study Hall
• (06:02) - GPS Enrollment!
• (07:54) - All the Feelings
• (15:19) - The Stages of Acceptance
• (21:04) - Hyperfocus, Amygdala Hijack, and Strategies for Reset
• (29:42) - Awareness and Soothing

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