ADHD advice often neglects the unique challenges of individuals with executive dysfunction, not considering personal contexts.
Conventional advice like 'just do it' fails to grasp the complexities of managing ADHD symptoms effectively.
Deep dives
Limitations of General ADHD Advice
Common ADHD advice often overlooks the unique challenges faced by individuals with ADHD, as it is not typically crafted by those with ADHD experiences. The advice's efficacy is reliant on acknowledging the specific context and struggles related to executive dysfunction. Understanding that ADHD is a spectrum disorder with varying symptoms is crucial, as what works for one individual may not work for another.
Oversimplification of ADHD Challenges
Conventional pieces of advice such as 'just do it' or 'if you wanted to do it, you would do it' oversimplify the complexities of managing ADHD. These directives fail to consider how ADHD symptoms hinder the execution of such advice in practice. The struggle lies in the condition's impact on following through with intentions and the necessity for tailored strategies.
ADHD Realities and Misconceptions
ADHD is a legitimate and debilitating disorder that significantly affects daily life functions; it is not an alibi for laziness. The symptoms of ADHD are persistent and can interfere profoundly with various aspects of an individual's life. Dispelling misconceptions about ADHD and recognizing its chronic nature are essential for understanding and support.
With ADHD we get to hear a lot of advice on how to get past our various symptoms. Sometimes that advice isn’t so bad, sometimes it’s pretty good - I mean that’s what I’m trying to do with this podcast. But more often than not the advice we get for how to deal with our ADHD is downright bad.
In this episode we’re going to be exploring some of this unhelpful advice and what makes it bad and hopefully how we might be able to turn it around into something useful. Support me on Patreon Ask me a question on my Contact Page Find the show note at HackingYourADHD.com/142This Episode’s Top Tips
Much of the ADHD advice available is not written by people with ADHD and doesn't consider the context and struggles of individuals with executive dysfunction. ADHD is a spectrum disorder with varying symptoms and levels, and advice may not work for everyone; individuals may have preferences or aversions to specific strategies or approaches based on their brain types.
Common ADHD advice of "just do it" or "if you really wanted to do it, you'd do it" oversimplifies the challenges of ADHD and doesn’t take into account how the symptoms of ADHD are going to prevent you from following through on that advice.
ADHD is a real and impairing disorder, not an excuse or laziness. ADHD symptoms are chronic and significantly impact daily life.
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