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ADHD Aha!
Not lazy, but exhausted from analysis paralysis (Emily’s story)
Feb 20, 2024
ADHD coach Emily Weinberg discusses her struggle with analysis paralysis before being diagnosed with ADHD. She reflects on feeling lazy, mentally exhausted, balancing guilt and relaxation during post-childbirth pumping sessions, embracing her ADHD diagnosis despite not fitting the stereotype, and transitioning to become an ADHD coach to empower others.
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- Analysis paralysis is common in ADHD, leading to mental exhaustion and difficulty in decision-making.
- Misconceptions about ADHD can prevent proper diagnosis, emphasizing the importance of self-understanding and support.
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The Experience of Analysis Paralysis
The podcast episode explores the concept of analysis paralysis, where individuals feel stuck and unable to make decisions or take action. The speaker shares their personal experience of feeling trapped in analysis paralysis on a daily basis, constantly screaming at themselves to get up and do something. The speaker highlights the mental exhaustion and frustration that comes with this inability to move forward and make choices. They also discuss the misconception of appearing lazy or unmotivated to others, when in reality, analysis paralysis is a common experience for individuals with ADHD.
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