Overwhelmed and Frozen? This Is How ADHD Shutdown Really Works

Описание: If you have ADHD and you’re not hyper — you’re frozen, overwhelmed, and stuck — this episode will explain exactly why.

Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, frozen, or unable to function — even when you care deeply?

This episode is for adults with ADHD who don’t look “hyper,” but instead feel paralyzed, shut down, and exhausted.

In this episode of the I Have ADHD Podcast, I break down a lesser-talked-about ADHD experience: overwhelm that leads to underfunctioning and functional freeze. You’ll hear real voicemails from listeners, including a teen with ADHD, and learn why ADHD overwhelm isn’t laziness — it’s a nervous system response.

We cover:
✨ ADHD overwhelm leads to shutdown and avoidance
✨ What “functional freeze” actually is
✨ How shame makes ADHD paralysis worse
✨ Gentle, realistic ways to get unstuck (without bullying yourself)
✨ Why borrowing support from others is not weakness — it’s strategy

If you’ve ever thought “Why can’t I just do the thing?” — this episode will help you understand what’s happening and how to move forward with compassion.

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