ADHD Experts Podcast 10- 'You're Not Lazy, Stupid, or Crazy!' Managing Stress and Negative Self-Talk for ADHD Adults
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Jul 16, 2013 AI Snips
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ADHD Overwhelm and Negative Self-Talk
- Adults with ADHD often feel overwhelmed because of many unfinished tasks and difficulty planning proactively.
- Negative self-talk from past failures worsens stress and feelings of being out of control.
Amygdala Hijacking Explained
- The amygdala triggers a rapid stress response that can hijack ADHD brains, reducing thinking capacity.
- This brain reaction is involuntary, evolved for danger but activated by everyday emotional overwhelm.
Prevent Amygdala Hijacking
- Prevent amygdala hijacking by practicing relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation, deep breathing, or stepping away briefly.
- Learn your stress signals early and intervene before overwhelm shuts down your thinking.