MissUnderstood: The ADHD in Women Channel Tips from an ADHD Coach: Why do we feel consistently inconsistent?
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May 27, 2025 Explore the intriguing contradictions of ADHD and how they affect behavior and emotions. Discover the role of dopamine in focus and motivation, and how these elements contribute to feelings of inconsistency. Tune in for practical insights on recognizing behavioral patterns and strategies for enhancing reliability. Personal stories illustrate the complex dance between social anxiety and the desire for connection, highlighting the power of self-awareness in managing it all.
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Tanika's Social Battery Contradiction
- Tanika describes being extroverted yet needing alone time to recharge because her social battery runs out quickly.
- She also experiences social anxiety and contradictory desires for affection and personal space.
ADHD Dopamine Level Effects
- ADHD causes inconsistencies due to different brain dopamine levels between baseline and go mode.
- Boosts in dopamine trigger supercharged brain function, affecting behavior and executive function.
Autonomy Boosts Dopamine
- Feeling autonomy or choice gives ADHD brains a dopamine boost, improving sensory regulation.
- Lack of autonomy often results in resistance and feeling overwhelmed by sensory input.