Inner Warmup Neurodivergence and Burnout with Jodie Yorg
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Feb 12, 2023 
Jodie Yorg, a pre-licensed therapist and ADHD coach, shares her expertise on navigating neurodivergence and burnout. She dives into how ADHD can lead to burnout and explains Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria. Jodie offers practical tips for self-care and emotional regulation, emphasizing the impact of hormonal changes on mental health. The conversation also highlights the power of support systems and mindfulness in managing burnout. Lastly, Jodie encourages embracing personal efficiency and the importance of connection for overall well-being.
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Physical Experience Of ADHD Burnout
- ADHD burnout is experienced as an overwhelming physical sensation, often feeling like the body is both heavy and about to explode.
- Anxiety in ADHD shows as irritation rather than worry, making burnout a deeply sensory experience.
Hormones Amplify ADHD Burnout
- Female presenting people often experience heightened burnout due to social and hormonal demands.
- ADHD executive functioning fluctuates with hormonal cycles, worsening burnout near menstrual periods.
Understanding Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria
- Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) makes rejection feel like a physical punch, deeply impacting emotional regulation in ADHD.
- Female-presenting individuals internalize RSD as perfectionism and negative self-talk, while males tend to externalize it as anger.