In this episode, we’re unpacking Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) - It’s the “the second it becomes a have to, my brain says hell no” feeling, you might experience…

I can decide myself to clean the kitchen & feel fine. But if my partner asks me, suddenly it’s a whole thing!

We’ll chat about:

What PDA is & how it’s driven by anxiety & a need for autonomy, not laziness or being difficult.
How PDA can show up in adults with ADHD, from ignoring texts to melting down over “simple” tasks
Why your nervous system treats everyday demands like threats, even when they’re self-care or fun
The key difference between PDA & ODD (and how the why behind behaviour matters)
3 Practical ways to make demands feel smaller & safer, increase your sense of choice,& support your nervous system instead of bullying yourself into action

If you’ve ever wondered, “Why do I fight even the things I want to do?”, this episode is for you my friend.

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#154 Don’t Tell Me What To Do: ADHD, PDA & The Demand-Avoidant Brain

Navigating Adult ADHD