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May 18
29m 2s

Overcoming “I Don’t Want To”: Strategies...

Asher Collins and Dusty Chipura
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In this episode of the Translating ADHD podcast, Asher and Dusty explore the concept of "positionality," or what they call having "a case of the I don’t want," a common experience for people with ADHD where tasks feel overwhelming or unappealing, leading to avoidance and resistance. They discuss how this resistance can manifest in different ways, such as fee ... Show More
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