Ever picked a fight over something ridiculous (like how to grate a carrot)? Or found yourself deep in gossip even when you really didn’t want to be talking about other people? Or maybe you’ve lost hours staring at the wall, completely lost in a daydream?
If so, you might just be dopamine-seeking without even realising it.
In this episode, we’re diving into five surprising ways ADHDers get dopamine—from picking fights to overanalysing drama, and even skin picking or squeezing.
I’ll break down why our ADHD brains engage in these things & how they impact us.
🚀 Plus, if this episode gives you a little dopamine hit, please return the favour & leave a quick review—it helps more ADHDers find the show!
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