Ash and Cam talk about false needs in managing ADHD, sharing personal experiences and client examples. They discuss distinguishing between genuine and constructed needs, emphasizing the value of reflection and emotional signals for self-awareness and balance in ADHD management.
Identify genuine needs vs. false ones for effective ADHD management.
Balance strengths and challenges to address underlying needs and prevent overcommitment.
Deep dives
Identifying False Needs in Managing ADHD
The podcast discusses the concept of false needs in managing ADHD by sharing examples of clients experiencing overwhelming compulsions. One client felt exhausted from perpetual ADHD management and craved a break despite feeling guilty about it. This led to a discussion on trusting oneself and uncovering false beliefs. Another client fixated on the need to improve daily, showcasing a compulsion towards constant progress. The podcast delves into these false needs and challenges the idea of whether they are genuine or self-imposed constructions.
Navigating Strengths and Challenges in Client Behavior
The episode explores how strengths can turn into challenges for clients with ADHD, leading to detrimental behaviors. One client, driven by achievement, struggled with the pressure to always improve, resulting in frustration and intensified efforts. Another client grappled with excessive commitments, translating positive traits like creativity into over-extension and pleaser tendencies. The podcast highlights the importance of distinguishing between strengths and challenges to address underlying needs effectively.
Creating Pause to Evaluate Needs and Commitments
The podcast advocates for creating pauses to assess needs and commitments, especially in the face of impulsive behavior. Clients shared instances of making hasty promises or commitments without considering long-term implications, leading to regret and overextension. By incorporating pauses for reflection and evaluation before committing, individuals can avoid falling into patterns of overcommitment and honor their genuine needs more consciously.
In this episode, Ash and Cam discuss the concept of "false needs" in managing ADHD. They highlight examples from clients who feel compelled to constantly manage their ADHD or strive for daily improvement, often driven by internal pressures and emotional dysregulation.
Ash shares his own experience with false needs, stressing the importance of identifying genuine needs versus constructed ones. Cam shares examples from two clients where they both feel compelled to do something. It feels like a real need, but they are not physically possible and they come at a great cost. The hosts emphasize the value of pausing to reflect and using emotional signals to distinguish real needs, ultimately promoting self-awareness and balance in ADHD management.