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Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions: Why ADHD Turns Choices Into Mazes
Feb 13, 2025
Making decisions can feel like navigating a maze for those with ADHD. Simple choices become complex due to executive function challenges, leading to paralysis and overthinking. The paradox of choice—too many options or time—creates emotional turmoil. Exploring impulsivity brings both joys and potential pitfalls in decision-making. Practical tips emphasize simplifying choices and recognizing personal stakes while injecting humor into the struggle. The journey through decision-making is an art, not a science, requiring self-compassion and flexibility.
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- Individuals with ADHD often experience decision-making as a complex maze due to challenges with executive functioning and emotional dysregulation.
- Effective strategies like limiting choices, establishing routines, and practicing self-compassion can significantly enhance decision-making for those with ADHD.
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Understanding Decision-Making Challenges
Making decisions can become convoluted for individuals with ADHD, often resembling complex mazes. While some can make quick decisions in situations that feel low-stakes, such as calling a technician for a broken furnace, others may struggle profoundly with seemingly simple choices like what to eat for lunch. This difficulty is compounded when decisions involve weighing benefits against commitments, leading to frustration and paralysis in reducing options. The emotional weight attached to these choices can result in overthinking and hesitance, where clarity in decision-making can be elusive.
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