I Have ADHD Podcast 294 The Emotional Toll of Procrastination
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Dec 17, 2024 The discussion dives deep into procrastination and its heavy emotional toll on those with ADHD. Personal stories reveal the struggles tied to late diagnosis and the unique hurdles faced in managing impulsivity. Light-hearted anecdotes add camaraderie as they share their Philadelphia Eagles support. Emphasis is placed on self-acceptance and understanding procrastination as a neurological challenge. The episode encourages processing emotions and engaging with community resources for better management and personal growth.
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Finding the Right Medication
- Find a psychiatrist who understands ADHD and can work with you to find the right medication.
- Medication should make you feel good; if it doesn't, it's not the right one for you.
Procrastination as a Trauma Response
- Steev views procrastination as a trauma response rooted in fear of inadequacy and judgment.
- He believes it stems from a childhood where he struggled to voice his needs.
Saran Wrap School Project
- Steev's earliest procrastination memory involves using Saran Wrap for a school project because he didn't ask for help getting contact paper.
- He connects his procrastination to a childhood difficulty in expressing his needs within a large family.
