HealthyGamerGG Obscure Symptoms you didn't know were ADHD ft. Dr.Micaela
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Sep 15, 2025 Dr. Micaela, an expert in ADHD who runs workshops on adulting with the condition, joins in a lively discussion about the commonly overlooked aspects of ADHD. They dive into emotional struggles, like rejection sensitivity and 'ADHD guilt,' and explore the chaos of clutter known as 'doom piles.' The conversation highlights practical strategies, like timers and structured breaks, for managing daily challenges. They also emphasize the importance of unmasking and finding supportive environments to foster personal growth and understanding.
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Filtering Deficit Explains Doom Piles
- ADHD is a deficit of filtering, not just attention, causing overwhelm from irrelevant stimuli.
- That filtering failure explains accumulation of "doom piles" and difficulty prioritizing similar items.
Use Five-Minute Timers To Start
- Start big tasks with tiny, time-boxed actions like a five-minute timer and stop when it ends.
- Practice stopping when the timer quacks to build impulse control and reduce paralysis.
Conversation Jumps Come From Impulse And Boredom
- Finishing others' sentences and jumping ahead often stem from impulse control and boredom, not rudeness.
- ADHD drives internal stimulation-seeking that makes conversational pacing feel slow.
