ADHD Chatter 3 Dark Ways Trauma Can Manifest In ADHD Women | Ella McCrystal
Mar 18, 2025
Ella McCrystal, a seasoned psychotherapist and trauma expert, dives deep into the nuanced connection between trauma and ADHD, particularly in women. She discusses how trauma can manifest in behaviors like perfectionism and masking, shedding light on the psychological scars left by bullying and abuse. Ella emphasizes the importance of recognizing triggers and nurturing the inner child to heal. With insights on generational trauma and the significance of self-awareness, she encourages embracing diverse identities shaped by both ADHD and traumatic experiences.
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Trauma is Body's Cellular Response
- Trauma is held in the body through nervous system adaptation, not just the event itself.
- Lack of safety and proper support after a bad event turns adversity into trauma.
Car Crash Fear from Hostility
- Alex shared a car crash experience where the fear was from the hostile reactions afterward, not the crash itself.
- This fear exemplifies how trauma triggers relate more to threat perception than the event's physical aspect.
Perfectionism as Survival Tactic
- Rejection sensitivity in ADHD links deeply to trauma and survival instincts.
- Perfectionism often arises as a coping mechanism to avoid vulnerability and rejection.
