If you’ve ever wondered why you self-sabotage the night before a big task, or can’t stop talking, this one’s for you.

Why do so many of us with ADHD find ourselves stuck in a loop—from wild nights out to last-minute essays, endless scrolling, or non-stop socialising?

In this episode, we unpack how ADHD can drive us to chase stimulation—just to feel something.

But we also we explore real ways to gently shift out of the short-term high and into sustainable calm!

Resources: • Volkow, Nora D., et al. “Dopamine Transporter Densities in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.” The Lancet, 1999.

• Faraone, S. V., et al. “The Neurobiology of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.” Biological Psychiatry, 2005.

• Task-Switching & Executive Dysfunction: ADHD makes it harder to shift focus between activities, leading to “stuck” behaviors.

• Brown, Thomas E. “Attention Deficit Disorder: The Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults.” Yale University Press, 2005.

• Barkley, Russell A. “Taking Charge of Adult ADHD.” Guilford Press, 2010.

Holidays/Weekends - Coping with No Routine

Restless, procrastinating, struggling to switch off - this is me every holiday, my whole life.

For me, the lack of routine is chaotic but I never knew it was from ADHD, I just thought I was constantly bored.

In this episode I’ll talk about why routines are so important. Not ones that overwork us but feed our souls.

Resources:

• Lower Holiday Anxiety Associated With ADHD written by Sharon Saline Psy.D.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/on-your-way-with-adhd/202412/lower-holiday-anxiety-associated-with-adhd#:~:text=Enjoying%20the%20holidays%20depends%20upon,lining%20up%20your%20support%20team.

• An ADHD Guide to Creating Structure During Holidays written By Paula Engebretson

https://imbusybeingawesome.com/adhd-structure-holidays/

• ADHD During the Holidays: Five Strategies to Manage Overwhelm written by Skye Rapson

https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/post/adhd-during-the-holidays-five-strategies-to-manage-overwhelm

Anyone experience the comedown when ADHD meds start wearing off? What about other stimulants such as Ecstasy or Cocaine? Low mood, no energy, peak anxiety?

Well, apparently it's all about maintaing our energy, like what we eat when were on the meds.

One of the most eye opening episodes I've done this year.

Resources:

ADHD Medication Rebound Effect

https://keywell.com.au/resources/articles/adhd-medication-rebound-effect/

How to Manage ADHD Medication Rebound

https://www.verywellmind.com/adhd-medication-side-effects-and-rebound-20896

The Famously Infamous Vyvanse Crash

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/167gf1g/the_famously_infamous_vyvanse_crash/?rdt=47577

What to Know About the Concerta Crash

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325673#side-effects

ADHD Medication Side Effects

https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/tips-reduce-adult-adhd-medication-side-effects

The Comedown, Crash, or Rebound Effect of Drugs

https://www.verywellmind.com/comedown-crash-rebound-effect-after-drugs-4171269

Who thinks they are too ADHD to be in a normal relationship?

Who do you think you would actually work with?

Well in this episode we go through the personality types that gel the best with ADHD.

And what us ADHDers bring to the relationship.

Resources:

The Best Personality Types to Date with ADHD by ADHD Lounge

https://adhdlounge.com/the-best-personality-types-to-date-with-adhd/

Designing Environments for us Oversensitive ADHDrs

Who knew we could design our home to not get triggered?

Whether it’s light, mess, or background noise, we can actually bring our heart rate down by re designing our environment.

Interior design time!

References:

Designing Environments for Neurodivergent People. Yep. It’s a Thing! by Vivienne Wynter

https://thepineapple.net.au/2024/09/01/designing-environments-for-neurodivergent-people-yep-its-a-thing/

This one is to the haters who say ADHD isn’t real! Most importantly, how ADHDers can respond. I talk about common misconceptions. One, ADHD is over diagnosed. What to say? Evidence based and not giving a s**t based.

Resources:

https://www.additudemag.com/silence-naysayers-adhd-myths-facts/

“Is ADHD Even Real?” How to Respond to Haters and Naysayers By Deborah Carpenter

Soo do you always feel dumb? Always somewhere else between the group? No idea what anyone is talking about? So do I! And it’s totally valid.

In today’s episode we dissect evidence of ADHD as an intellectual disability. Explaining why we might feel dumb? On the other side we talk about ADHDers scientifically higher IQ’s and superiority in their chosen fields. All from academic research and even a story from Understood Podcast Network!

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Resources:

• https://www.dixonlifecoaching.com/post/2018/05/07/the-mysterious-paradox-of-being-a-high-achiever-with-adhd

The Mysterious Paradox of Being a High Achiever With ADHD

• https://www.additudemag.com/how-to-stop-beating-yourself-up-about-adhd-symptoms/

Stop Beating Yourself Up Already

• https://drhallowell.com/2019/10/08/busting-adhd-myths-1/

Myth – ADHD means you are Stupid

• https://creatingselflove.com/my-adhd-makes-me-feel-stupid/

Why Does My ADHD Make Me Feel Stupid? (6 Things To Help)

• https://kentuckylantern.com/2023/08/14/breaking-the-stigma-adhd-can-make-rejection-feel-even-worse/

Breaking the stigma: ADHD can make rejection feel even worse

• https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/adhd-aha/adhd-feeling-dumb

ADHD and feeling “dumb” (Henry’s story)