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#177 Calm in a crisis, Paralysed by a phone call - ADHD under pressure

#177 Calm in a crisis, Paralysed by a phone call - ADHD under pressure3 ago45 min

Why is it that we can be calm, focused & capable in a crisis, but feel completely paralysed by a simple phone call? In this episode, I share the story of breaking down alone on a pitch-black country road & how I handled it like a f*cking boss. In this episode, we cover: Why ADHD brains can work better in a crisisThe role of dopamine, norepinephrine & stimulationWhy clear, urgent problems can feel easier than vague everyday tasksHow relying on panic & last-minute pres...