<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" > <channel> <title> Comments on: Adult ADHD and the Fear of Failure </title> <atom:link href="https://gutidentity.com/adult-adhd-and-the-fear-of-failure/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://gutidentity.com/adult-adhd-and-the-fear-of-failure/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=adult-adhd-and-the-fear-of-failure</link> <description>Discover the first brain</description> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 01:36:41 +0000</lastBuildDate> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2</generator> <item> <title> By: Emma Bailey </title> <link>https://gutidentity.com/adult-adhd-and-the-fear-of-failure/#comment-500</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma Bailey]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 15 Apr 2023 01:33:39 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://gutidentity.com/?p=5469#comment-500</guid> <description><![CDATA[In reply to <a href="https://gutidentity.com/adult-adhd-and-the-fear-of-failure/#comment-490">Katie</a>. Thank you so much for your comment. My heart goes out to you and your situation. We are all different and ADHD affects us differently. I could no longer take medication due to medical reasons so I have to rely on a host of strategies to get by. It is very much a lifestyle that I've created and I work with my strengths. It's taken me many years to get to this point and it's always ongoing. Don't beat yourself up because we are all in different situations. I've found that by working on something small at a time, I can cope better. I then get good at that and move on to the next thing. It takes practice and discipline. I don't always achieve what I want but I keep trying and for me, that's key. I do sell an eBook on ADHD without meds that might be suitable for you even though you're still taking meds. The strategies I explain can be used alongside medication to improve your well-being. I know your efforts may seem fruitless at times but keep trying and thanks for your comment and for sharing your story.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://gutidentity.com/adult-adhd-and-the-fear-of-failure/#comment-490">Katie</a>.</p> <p>Thank you so much for your comment. My heart goes out to you and your situation. We are all different and ADHD affects us differently. I could no longer take medication due to medical reasons so I have to rely on a host of strategies to get by. It is very much a lifestyle that I’ve created and I work with my strengths. It’s taken me many years to get to this point and it’s always ongoing. Don’t beat yourself up because we are all in different situations. I’ve found that by working on something small at a time, I can cope better. I then get good at that and move on to the next thing. It takes practice and discipline. I don’t always achieve what I want but I keep trying and for me, that’s key. I do sell an eBook on ADHD without meds that might be suitable for you even though you’re still taking meds. The strategies I explain can be used alongside medication to improve your well-being. I know your efforts may seem fruitless at times but keep trying and thanks for your comment and for sharing your story.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title> By: Katie </title> <link>https://gutidentity.com/adult-adhd-and-the-fear-of-failure/#comment-490</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 19:31:55 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://gutidentity.com/?p=5469#comment-490</guid> <description><![CDATA[I have suffered ADHD all my life my fear of failure went as far as bringing me severe shaking panic attacks when I would set foot on College grounds I suffered 10 years of homelessness I am finally on my Feet Again had to get rediagnosed because I couldn't get my old files spent every penny I had to cut the red tape to get rediagnosed and I am still not at my right level on my medication sometimes I walk out the door for an appointment without grabbing my wallet other times I look at the stack of dishes and go oh my God I can't keep up with conversations I miss details that are extremely important it is embarrassing I carry shame every single day and it breaks my heart I don't want to be on disability I refuse to apply for it I am doing everything I can not to fail by starting over I am run by anxiety and without it nothing would ever get done but when my medication works Things become clear I can keep up with conversation and retain what you say even now talking about it it brings me to tears I just wish I could be like you I wish I didn't have to take something to feel better to do better to have any chance at all I have a little girl now and I have promised myself that I won't fail this time but I am terrified I am unable to get gainful employment until I'm on the right dosage and right now I'm not but time is of essence and the world Waits for No One]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have suffered ADHD all my life my fear of failure went as far as bringing me severe shaking panic attacks when I would set foot on College grounds I suffered 10 years of homelessness I am finally on my Feet Again had to get rediagnosed because I couldn’t get my old files spent every penny I had to cut the red tape to get rediagnosed and I am still not at my right level on my medication sometimes I walk out the door for an appointment without grabbing my wallet other times I look at the stack of dishes and go oh my God I can’t keep up with conversations I miss details that are extremely important it is embarrassing I carry shame every single day and it breaks my heart I don’t want to be on disability I refuse to apply for it I am doing everything I can not to fail by starting over I am run by anxiety and without it nothing would ever get done but when my medication works Things become clear I can keep up with conversation and retain what you say even now talking about it it brings me to tears I just wish I could be like you I wish I didn’t have to take something to feel better to do better to have any chance at all I have a little girl now and I have promised myself that I won’t fail this time but I am terrified I am unable to get gainful employment until I’m on the right dosage and right now I’m not but time is of essence and the world Waits for No One</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel> </rss>