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May 29, 2025 44 mins

This week I open up about the lesser-discussed, more difficult aspects of living with ADHD—especially during unstructured times like school holidays. From life admin paralysis to social anxiety, burnout, and Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD), I share raw personal insights into the emotional and practical toll ADHD can take.


Key Takeaways:

  • Why everyday tasks like replying to emails or making phone calls can feel overwhelming

  • How ADHD can lead to chronic procrastination and task paralysis

  • The role of deadlines in motivation—and how they contribute to burnout

  • How sleep issues and circadian rhythm differences affect ADHD brains

  • The unique social anxieties ADHDers may face, especially in women’s groups

  • The emotional rollercoaster of ADHD, including depression and intense highs and lows

  • What Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) is and how it impacts communication

  • The importance of finding community and being honest about ADHD struggle

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Have you gone through a similar journey or are considering seeking an ADHD diagnosis? Get in touch with me via Instagram, I’d love to chat and continue the conversation. 

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