Trauma Rewired

ADHD, Burnout, and Development

Sep 2, 2024
Mari Del Luna, a neurosomatic coach specializing in trauma resolution, dives into the complexities of ADHD and its relationship with burnout. She reframes ADHD, showcasing it as an adaptive response to an overstimulating society rather than a deficit in attention. They discuss effective tools for energy management and the impact of developmental trauma on attention systems. Mari also addresses how addiction can be a behavioral response to unmet needs and shares insights on improving self-regulation and interoception. Tune in for a fresh perspective on neurodivergence!
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INSIGHT

ADHD As Sensory-Processing Output

  • ADHD is a cluster of sensory-processing and integration outputs rather than a simple attention deficit.
  • These outputs reflect how the nervous system takes in sensory data and prefrontal fuel limits planning and inhibition.
INSIGHT

Attention Regulation Not Absence

  • ADHD is not lack of attention but difficulty regulating attention on demand.
  • People with ADHD can hyperfocus intensely at non-socially-expected times due to unfiltered stimulus.
ADVICE

Use Containment Tools To Ground Attention

  • Use containment tools to channel attention and reduce sensory overload.
  • Try passive supports like an ab belt to ground the body and bring focus into the present.
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