In this Patreon Only episode: I give advice (and information backed by neuroscience and trauma informed experts) to a Patreon subscriber who wrote a question in the chat community. The themes in this question are so relatable to us ADHD/AuDHD humans like; feeling overwhelmed when we finally have time to ourselves, freezing when it’s time to make a decision, struggling to know what we actually want in the short-term and long-term; feeling ashamed about all of that, and having trouble asking for help.

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SOURCES USED:

• Dr. Russell Barkley - ADHD researcher and author
• Pete Walker - CPTSD expert/psychologist
• Dr. Sharon Saline
• Leanne Maskell – ADHD coach and author
• Dr. William Dodson – Psychiatrist and ADHD expert
• Psychology Today: “Why Some People With ADHD Refuse To Ask For Help”
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