146: When ADHD Passion Becomes Obsession

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we’re talking about what starting Elvanse actually feels like… the good bits, the bad bits, and the genuinely weird bits no one really warns you about.From unexpected moments of focus to somehow hyper-fixating on completely the wrong thing, nothing went the way we thought it would. One minute everything feels clearer, the next you’re questioning why you’ve just spent two hours doing something that didn’t even matter.We get into the small changes, the surprising ones, and the parts that are a lot harder to explain. The things that make you stop and think, “wait… is this what it’s supposed to feel like?”If you’ve ever wondered what ADHD medication actually feels like, or you’re on it and trying to make sense of it, this ones for you.Listen to us ramble on AuDHD... Or just a bit weird..? by clicking hereSubscribe to AuDHD… or just a bit weird? — a fantastic podcast packed with amazing guests to fuel your ADHD fix and wonderful host Jon HillCheck it out using the links below!SpotifyAppleSupport the showIf you'd like to support the show please consider subscribing to us, it starts at $3 a month:BUZZSPROUT Subscriptionhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1898728/supporters/newBuy Me  A Coffeehttps://bmc.link/adopaminekickThanks so much to anyone that donates to us, we really appreciate it.Our Socialswww.adopaminekick.comFollow us on Instagramwww.instagram.com/adopaminekickLike us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/adopaminekickEmail us: [email protected] the show

Send us Fan MailThis week were talking about all things ADHD obsessions!!ADHD passion can be a powerful strength, but without balance and boundaries it can quietly turn into an all consuming obsession that begins to take more from your life than it gives.Support the showIf you'd like to support the show please consider subscribing to us, it starts at $3 a month:BUZZSPROUT Subscriptionhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1898728/supporters/newBuy Me  A Coffeehttps://bmc.link/adopaminekickThanks so much to anyone that donates to us, we really appreciate it.Our Socialswww.adopaminekick.comFollow us on Instagramwww.instagram.com/adopaminekickLike us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/adopaminekickEmail us: [email protected] the show

Send us Fan MailThis week, we’re finally talking ADHD coaching, something we’ve been meaning to cover for ages. Shell breaks down her experience after 8 sessions, what’s worked, and the real test… will it actually last? We also talk about what our ADHD’s been doing this week, and Shell has a brand new obsession. (What's new!?)Support the showIf you'd like to support the show please consider subscribing to us, it starts at $3 a month:BUZZSPROUT Subscriptionhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1898728/supporters/newBuy Me  A Coffeehttps://bmc.link/adopaminekickThanks so much to anyone that donates to us, we really appreciate it.Our Socialswww.adopaminekick.comFollow us on Instagramwww.instagram.com/adopaminekickLike us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/adopaminekickEmail us: [email protected] the show

Send us Fan MailThis week we’re diving into ADHD overwhelm, also known as that magical moment when your brain decides it has had quite enough and pulls the plug.We talk about the shutting down, the anxiety, the staring at the wall like a stunned meerkat, and all the other ways our chaotic minds try to cope when life throws ten things at us at once. Expect laughter, honesty, and the comforting realisation that you are not the only one who forgets how to function the second things get a bit much.Support the showIf you'd like to support the show please consider subscribing to us, it starts at $3 a month:BUZZSPROUT Subscriptionhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1898728/supporters/newBuy Me  A Coffeehttps://bmc.link/adopaminekickThanks so much to anyone that donates to us, we really appreciate it.Our Socialswww.adopaminekick.comFollow us on Instagramwww.instagram.com/adopaminekickLike us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/adopaminekickEmail us: [email protected] the show

Send us Fan MailThis week we’re talking about EMDR therapy — (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) a type of therapy that helps your brain process trauma it’s got stuck on. Shell has been having EMDR sessions lately and  we thought it would good to discuss what it’s really like, how it feels during th sessions and if it helps someone with ADHD!Support the showIf you'd like to support the show please consider subscribing to us, it starts at $3 a month:BUZZSPROUT Subscriptionhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1898728/supporters/newBuy Me  A Coffeehttps://bmc.link/adopaminekickThanks so much to anyone that donates to us, we really appreciate it.Our Socialswww.adopaminekick.comFollow us on Instagramwww.instagram.com/adopaminekickLike us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/adopaminekickEmail us: [email protected] the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we explore the art of falling apart in style — distractions multiplying, focus evaporating, and everything unravelling behind the scenes while we’re just trying to get through life. ADHD tax strikes again!Support the showIf you'd like to support the show please consider subscribing to us, it starts at $3 a month:BUZZSPROUT Subscriptionhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1898728/supporters/newBuy Me  A Coffeehttps://bmc.link/adopaminekickThanks so much to anyone that donates to us, we really appreciate it.Our Socialswww.adopaminekick.comFollow us on Instagramwww.instagram.com/adopaminekickLike us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/adopaminekickEmail us: [email protected] the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we’re tackling rejection sensitivity with ADHD — aka why one tiny bit of criticism can send us into a full Olympic-level spiral. We attempt to give actual advice (emphasis on attempt), share some real-life stories, and throw in a few practical tools and mindset shifts along the way. Will it help you calm the storm and bounce back faster? Hopefully. Will it at least make you laugh at how ridiculous our brains can be? Definitely.Support the showIf you'd like to support the show please consider subscribing to us, it starts at $3 a month:BUZZSPROUT Subscriptionhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1898728/supporters/newBuy Me  A Coffeehttps://bmc.link/adopaminekickThanks so much to anyone that donates to us, we really appreciate it.Our Socialswww.adopaminekick.comFollow us on Instagramwww.instagram.com/adopaminekickLike us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/adopaminekickEmail us: [email protected] the show

Send us Fan MailSo this week, we’re diving into a sneaky ADHD habit no one talks about enough: creating our own stress. From overcommitting and perfectionism to last-minute chaos -we unpack how our ADHD brains seem wired to make life harder than it needs to be 🤣Support the showIf you'd like to support the show please consider subscribing to us, it starts at $3 a month:BUZZSPROUT Subscriptionhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1898728/supporters/newBuy Me  A Coffeehttps://bmc.link/adopaminekickThanks so much to anyone that donates to us, we really appreciate it.Our Socialswww.adopaminekick.comFollow us on Instagramwww.instagram.com/adopaminekickLike us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/adopaminekickEmail us: [email protected] the show

Send us Fan MailThis week we’re talking about the cruel irony of ADHD!!! How we’ll spend days hyperfocusing on building the perfect relaxing space — gardens, patios, pergolas… you name it (haha) and then never actually sit down to enjoy it. Because the moment we try to rest, our brains hit us with a to-do list longer than the IKEA instructions we never followed. 🧠✨If you’ve ever hyperfixed on a task just to “earn” relaxation only to end up reorganizing the garage or starting a new DIY project instead of chilling... then this one’s for you.The curse of the ADHD chill: we build the vibes but never vibe in them.Support the showIf you'd like to support the show please consider subscribing to us, it starts at $3 a month:BUZZSPROUT Subscriptionhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1898728/supporters/newBuy Me  A Coffeehttps://bmc.link/adopaminekickThanks so much to anyone that donates to us, we really appreciate it.Our Socialswww.adopaminekick.comFollow us on Instagramwww.instagram.com/adopaminekickLike us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/adopaminekickEmail us: [email protected] the show

Send us Fan MailThis week we’re tackling the chaos cocktail that is ADHD + perfectionism. You know, that magical combo where you obsess over every detail, waste loads of time and then suddenly decide “It's dead to me” at 75% and never either finish it, or rush your way through the last 20% with no f**ks given?!!!We’re talking all-or-nothing thinking, the fear of not doing it perfectly, and how we somehow manage to procrastinate AND care way too much. It’s messy and it’s frustrating, but what's new with ADHD??!!!PLUS: In What Did You ADHD this week, Shell reveals her latest hyperfixation—let’s just say it came out of the blue. Like… ocean blue. 🐠🌊 Is it random? Yes. Is it peak ADHD? Also yes. haha!Support the showIf you'd like to support the show please consider subscribing to us, it starts at $3 a month:BUZZSPROUT Subscriptionhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1898728/supporters/newBuy Me  A Coffeehttps://bmc.link/adopaminekickThanks so much to anyone that donates to us, we really appreciate it.Our Socialswww.adopaminekick.comFollow us on Instagramwww.instagram.com/adopaminekickLike us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/adopaminekickEmail us: [email protected] the show