“You Are A Lot” (an ADHD/AuDHD podcast) EPISODE 37 “PDA: PATHOLOGICAL DEMAND AVOIDANCE”
In this episode: Jen breaks down the ins and outs of PDA; Pathological Demand Avoidance or Pervasive Drive for Autonomy. She chats about why even the simplest requests can feel like too much and how people with PDA handle those constant demands. Jen looks at the behaviors, challenges, and some ways to work on keeping a sense of autonomy even when triggered.
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SOURCES USED FOR THIS EPISODE:
Defining Symptoms of PDA from PDA Society
The discovery of PDA from Psychology Today
Changing The Name To Pervasive Drive For Autonomy
Dr. Megan Anna Neff on PDA vs. Neurodivergent Traits
Causes of PDA on Neurosparkhealth website