5 Common ADHD Traits You’re Not Imagining & The Red Pill

🎙 Episode 5 – 5 Common ADHD Traits You’re Not Imagining & The Red Pill

In this episode of ADHD Come Lately, we dive into five ADHD traits that don’t appear in the official diagnostic criteria — but if you live with ADHD, you probably know them all too well:

1. Time blindness – The challenge: underestimating how long things take or losing track of time.

The flipside: the ability to hyperfocus in the moment and be completely present when something matters.

2. Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) – The challenge: intense emotional pain at perceived rejection or criticism.

The flipside: deep empathy, attunement to others, and strong bonds in relationships.

3. Task initiation paralysis – The challenge: procrastination or difficulty starting tasks, even important ones.

The flipside: bursts of incredible productivity under pressure, and creative problem-solving when it counts.

4. Low frustration tolerance – The challenge: irritability and overwhelm in stressful situations.

The flipside: passionate energy, quick action when things aren’t right, and fierce advocacy for what matters.

5. Shame spirals – The challenge: replaying mistakes and feeling “never good enough.”

The flipside: self-awareness, accountability, and a drive to grow and do better.

💡 If you’ve ever wondered “Is this just me?” — this episode is here to tell you: it’s not. And there’s more to the story than the struggle.

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Acknowledgement of Country

I acknowledge the Wallamattagul peoples of the Dharug Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this podcast is created. I pay my respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Recognition of Lived and Living Experience

I also acknowledge and honour the expertise, insight, and resilience of people with lived and living experience of ADHD, mental health challenges, and neurodivergence. Your voices are vital in shaping understanding, support, and change.

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Support Services

If you are in NSW or anywhere in Australia and need ADHD or mental health support, you are not alone:

ADHD Australia – https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au

Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 | https://www.beyondblue.org.au

Lifeline – 13 11 14 | https://www.lifeline.org.au

Head to Health (Australian Government) – https://www.headtohealth.gov.au

If you’re in crisis, please reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14 or seek immediate professional help.

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