Episode 23 - Maladaptive Coping Strategies: Unhealthy ‘Survival’ Modes That Hinder Your Adaptation to Difficult Circumstances
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11/11/21 • 55 min
In this episode, I discuss the unhealthy child-like coping mechanisms that are so common amongst ADHDers and link several of them to my own personal experience. This episode takes on a quiz-like format when discussing these survival techniques, so get your pen and paper ready! I also talk about my ongoing insomnia issues and my first ever schema therapy session.
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In this episode, I discuss the unhealthy child-like coping mechanisms that are so common amongst ADHDers and link several of them to my own personal experience. This episode takes on a quiz-like format when discussing these survival techniques, so get your pen and paper ready! I also talk about my ongoing insomnia issues and my first ever schema therapy session.
Want to support the podcast?!
Why don’t you ‘Buy Me A Coffee’ ☕️? : https://www.buymeacoffee.com/adultadhd Follow/contact me on:
Instagram: @adult_adhd_journey
Facebook: @adultadhdjourney
Email: [email protected]
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Episode 22 - Indecision, Adapting to Change and Portraying Narcissistic Tendencies
In this episode, I discuss how ADHD can effect your ability to adapt to change on both large and small scales. I talk about my crippling levels of indecisiveness and how I struggle to make even the smallest of decisions. I also delve deeper into what other people may perceive as self-obsession, but is in fact the opposite.
Want to support the podcast?!
Why don’t you ‘Buy Me A Coffee’ ☕️? : https://www.buymeacoffee.com/adultadhd Follow/contact me on:
Instagram: @adult_adhd_journey
Facebook: @adultadhdjourney
Email: [email protected]
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Episode 24 - Avoiding Conflict and Having a Lack of Assertive Qualities
In this episode, I discuss my absolute lack of assertion as an ADHDer and how I struggle to have difficult conversations or voice what I need due to a fear of being judged. I also talk about another mental breakdown (#2,357 this year) and how it’s affected me.
Want to support the podcast?!
Why don’t you ‘Buy Me A Coffee’ ☕️? : https://www.buymeacoffee.com/adultadhd Follow/contact me on:
Instagram: @adult_adhd_journey
Facebook: @adultadhdjourney
Email: [email protected]
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