EP. 48: Why ADHDers Lose Perspective and The Survival Mode Trap That Keeps You Zoomed In

About this episode

This episode discusses how the ADHD brain can become stuck in survival mode, affecting perspective and decision-making.

What if the reason you can't stop scrolling, avoiding, or seeking comfort isn't a willpower problem? What if your brain is just stuck in survival mode... zoomed in so far that you've lost sight of what actually matters? In this episode, I talk about what happens when the ADHD brain zooms in and how it quietly steals your perspective on what's important. When you're dysregulated, your brain is focused on getting through the day. Not living it. The more regulated you become, the easier it gets to zoom back out and make decisions your future self will actually thank you for. Download the free ADHD Regulation Guide -- www.adhdwithjennafree.com/adhdguide Want to dive into this work to reduce symptoms and make life more enjoyable? ADHD Groups are now open -- www.adhdwithjennafree.com/groups Pre-order "The Simple Guide to ADHD Regulation" - www.jennafree.com/book Connect with Me Instagram TikTok

People in this episode

Host: Jenna Free

Topics covered

• ADHD
• survival mode
• perspective
• dysregulation
• self-improvement

Keywords

• ADHD
• survival mode
• dysregulation
• perspective
• self-improvement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ADHD Groups

Products: ADHD Regulation Guide

Books & works: The Simple Guide to ADHD Regulation

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