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A lot of ADHDers struggle with Imposter Syndrome because of their difficulties in accepting their worth due to not funct...
22/12/2023

A lot of ADHDers struggle with Imposter Syndrome because of their difficulties in accepting their worth due to not functioning in the same ways as other people.

Author Clare Josa says Imposter Syndrome comes with the four P's:

• Perfectionism

• People-pleasing

• Paralysis

• Procrastination

Many adults (and kids) with ADHD have trouble accepting positive feedback about themselves. Years of hearing about their deficiencies or experiencing challenges related to having a neurodivergent brain lead many folks with ADHD to walk around with a persistent feeling that they are just not good enough.

Imposter syndrome doesn’t occur overnight. Rather, it often takes years of receiving criticism and experiencing judgments for somebody to develop a core sense of deficiency. Based on evaluations, exclusion, or hostility from others as you mature, this deficiency lies at the heart of imposter syndrome.

How can you learn to live with Imposter Syndrome?

• Recognize and challenge negative self-talk

• Set realistic goals and expectations

• Develop a support system

• Practice self-care (THERAPY!!)

Imposter syndrome and ADHD are complex conditions that can impact an individual’s mental health, social relationships, and occupational functioning. By recognizing the link between imposter syndrome and ADHD, individuals can develop coping strategies that address their unique needs and challenges.

20/12/2023

A lot of ADHD and neurodivergent people struggle with learning differences.

Here are 4 common learning difficulties among ADHDers:

1. DYSLEXIA📖- a learning difficulty related to reading

• Mispronouncing words
• Slow and labor-intensive reading & writing
• Problems with spelling
• Difficulty summarizing a story
• Trouble learning a foreign language
• Avoiding activities that involve reading

2. DYSCALCULIA 🧾- a learning difficulty related to math/numbers

• Difficulty sequencing numbers
• Difficulty recognizing patterns
• Difficulty with basic and abstract math
• Losing track when counting
• Difficulty handling money

3. DYSPRAXIA 🩰- a learning difficulty related to motor skills

• Poor spatial-awareness
• Clumsiness
• Lack of coordonation
• Fatigue
• Poor balance & posture

4.DYSGRAPHIA📝 - a learning difficulty related to writing

• Difficulty spelling/missing letters/ words
• Poor handwriting
• Cramped grip
• Inconsistent letter and word spacing
• Trouble putting thoughts on paper

To learn more about these difficulties talk to your therapist or your doctor!

"Rejection sensitivity is often a common issue with ADHD. This is partly due to the fact that many people with ADHD stru...
18/12/2023

"Rejection sensitivity is often a common issue with ADHD. This is partly due to the fact that many people with ADHD struggle with emotion regulation and may feel emotions more intensely"
-Carey Heller, PsyD

Rejection sensitivity can show as High-Anxiety or High-Anger.

🚨High-Anxiety RSD symptoms may show as:

• Rumination, thinking about the experience of getting rejected over and over again

• Withdrawal from other people and certain situations in order to avoid the possibility of rejection

• Engaging in negative self-talk

• Being a strong people-pleaser in order to avoid rejection

💢High-Anger RSD symptoms may show as:

• Outbursts of anger and hostility when feeling rejection

• Agressive behavior, direct at self or others

• Wanting to get revenge at the person rejecting or critizicing

People with RSD may find it difficult to date or connect with people due to fear of rejection. They may stay in unfulfilling jobs or profession due to the fear of failing or getting rejected by their peers.

RSD is something that can be manageable with the help of:

• THERAPY
• Learning sensory regulation
• Having a good support system
• Gaining awareness towards triggering situations

16/12/2023

🧠ADHD and some of the lesser known traits 🧠

Everybody heard about the general symptoms of ADHD:

• Inability to focus
• Disorganization
• Trouble multitasking
• Restlessness and/or agitation
• Forgetfulness
• Impulsiveness

✍️But now, let's talk about the lesser known traits of ADHD✍️:

• Depression and anxiety is very common with ADHD, negative and obessive thoughts are present for many ADHD people.

• Mood swings🧭:
Emotions can change very quickly. We can go from being excited to being upset in a matter of seconds without having control over our emotions.

• Object permanence☎️:
We often forget about objects, tasks or people if they are not in our current perspective. That affects our relationship, work performance and day to day life.

• Impulsive shopping🛍️🛒:
A lot of people with ADHD struggle with impulsive shopping due to the instant dopamine that is received by the brain. That makes us purchase things that we don't actually need or going over our budget.

• Low tolerance for boredom💢❌:
Boredom in ADHD can grow into depression. The ADHD brain needs to be constantly stimulated and when we are understimulated it can feel very tormenting. Sometimes it also transcribes into physical pain.

ADHD is a complex condition, it helps us and the people around us to be also aware of the lesser known symptoms. Every person with ADHD is different and the symptoms and experience will differ from person to person.👩‍🌾👮‍♀️👩‍🎓🧑‍🎤🧑‍🎨

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