It's The ADHD-Friendly Show | Personal Growth, Well-being and Productivity for Distractible Minds ADHD Exhaustion - this is what's really draining your energy
May 17, 2024
Discover the challenges of obligation fatigue that leave many feeling drained and unfulfilled. Explore how societal pressures can overshadow authentic desires, leading to deeper exhaustion. Gain insights on aligning your actions with your true self while overcoming the fear of judgment. Hear touching stories that highlight the importance of self-care and prioritizing personal needs. Learn practical strategies to shed unnecessary commitments and embrace a more authentic and energized life.
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Obligation Drains Authenticity
- Obligation often opposes authenticity, leading to exhaustion and self-abandonment.
- We act out of obligation to control outcomes, not from love or our true selves.
Obligation Fuels ADHD Exhaustion
- ADHD folks struggle fitting into a neurotypical world, often masking their true selves out of obligation.
- Obligation to please others leads to energy drain and resentment.
Obligation As Manipulation
- Obligation is a form of manipulation driven by people-pleasing and controlling others' feelings.
- This dynamic causes self-abandonment and deep fatigue.
