E69 | Why the modern world is kryptonite for ADHDers

About this episode

The episode discusses how modern life negatively impacts individuals with ADHD, focusing on dopamine, procrastination, and overstimulation.

Modern life can sometimes feel like actual torture for an ADHD brain - and it really can be! In this episode, we chat about dopamine, procrastination, novelty-seeking, and why so many apps, algorithms, and endless notifications are designed to hijack everyone's brains. Then when you add in the ADHD, we become the perfect target. We look at the ways modern life may be making life harder for ADHDers, and we share some personal examples minor tasks we've avoided, even though it would help us in the long run. If you're struggling in this modern day, overstimulating world - you are not alone. SOCIAL @wtfisaudhdpodcast ellieonthetelly.com wtfjournals.com/signup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Ellie Harwood, Paige Harwood

Topics covered

• ADHD
• modern life
• dopamine
• procrastination
• overstimulation
• mental health

Keywords

• ADHD
• dopamine
• procrastination
• modern life
• overstimulation
• mental health
• notifications

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Organizations: Acast

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