EP. 21: Why Can't ADHDers Ever Relax? The Fight-or-Flight Trap That Follows You on Vacation | ADHD with Jenna Free
<p>You can get your free ADHD Regulation Guide here - <a href="https://www.adhdwithjennafree.com/adhdguide" target="_blank" rel="noopener">adhdwithjennafree.com/adhdguide</a></p> <p><strong>Chapters</strong></p> <p>00:00 Understanding ADHD and Rest<br> 00:49 The Impact of Dysregulation on Enjoyment<br> 04:26 Chronic Fight or Flight and Its Effects<br> 07:44 Challenging Thoughts and Beliefs<br> 11:08 Nervous System Regulation Strategies<br> 13:56 All or Nothing Thinking in Rest<br> 16:35 Finding Balance in Rest and Productivity<br> 19:30 Transitioning Between Tasks<br> 25:51 Overcoming Barriers to Rest</p> <p><strong>Summary</strong></p> <p>In this episode of the ADHD with Jenna Free podcast, I dive into rest and ADHD, exploring the struggle between dysregulation and the ability to relax. I get into how external factors often get blamed for difficulties in resting, while the real issues may lie within our thoughts, beliefs, and nervous system regulation. I talk about how to challenge all-or-nothing thinking, the importance of finding balance in daily life, and practical strategies for achieving a more regulated state that allows for genuine enjoyment and rest.</p> <p><strong>Takeaways</strong></p> <ul> <li>Rest is often hard for those with ADHD due to dysregulation.</li> <li>Chronic fight or flight states hinder relaxation.</li> <li>External factors are not the sole cause of our inability to rest.</li> <li>Nervous system regulation is crucial for relaxation.</li> <li>Slowing down can help manage dysregulation.</li> <li>All or nothing thinking can prevent effective rest.</li> <li>Regulated rest is about balance, not extremes.</li> <li>Rest should be integrated into daily life, not seen as a reward.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Connect with Jenna</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://instagram.com/adhdwithjennafree" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@adhdwithjennafree" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TikTok</a></li> </ul>