Vicky Midwood
Vicky Midwood
ADHD, RSD & Burnout: The Truth Behind the Labels
ADHD, RSD & Burnout: The Truth Behind the Labels
ADHD, RSD & Burnout: The Truth Behind the Labels
Tuesday 23rd September 2025
Explore the truth behind ADHD, RSD & burnout with Vicky Midwood as she discusses hidden addictions and survival strategies in this eye-opening episode.
33 minutes
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Episode Overview
- ADHD involves more than just distraction; it includes rejection sensitivity and burnout.
- Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) can lead to people-pleasing and perfectionism.
- Coping mechanisms like bulimia, alcohol, and overworking are common in those with ADHD.
- Missed diagnoses of ADHD are frequent, especially among women.
- Burnout from ADHD is not laziness; it's a sign of caring too much but lacking mental energy.
Laziness is not a weakness. Especially if you've got ADHD, rejection sensitivity, or burnout.
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? In this compelling episode of RAW CHATTER!, Vicky Midwood, known as 'The Addiction Eliminator', takes listeners on an insightful journey through the challenges of living with ADHD, Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD), and burnout. With her 32 years of experience in health, fitness, and wellness, Vicky shares her personal journey and professional insights into the often misunderstood conditions of ADHD and RSD.
Vicky delves into the day-to-day realities faced by individuals with ADHD, especially women who are diagnosed later in life. She highlights how rejection sensitivity dysphoria can lead to people-pleasing behaviours and perfectionism. These traits can often manifest as 'socially acceptable addictions' like smoking, alcohol consumption, or even workaholism, which can be coping mechanisms for underlying anxiety and depression.
Vicky also shares her own journey of becoming an ADHD coach, driven by her experiences with clients who often struggled with ADHD alongside other challenges like bulimia and alcohol addiction. She emphasises that what society may label as laziness or oversensitivity can actually be symptoms of ADHD, RSD, or burnout. Vicky sheds light on how these conditions affect everyday life, from forgetfulness to procrastination and a constant need for a dopamine boost.
With a blend of personal stories and scientific research, Vicky aims to help listeners understand these complex issues and offers practical tools for managing them. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the demands of modern life or questioned your own abilities, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on how to cope with the challenges of ADHD, RSD, and burnout. Could it be that what you've been feeling isn't laziness but something else entirely?
Tune in to gain a deeper understanding and perhaps find some solace in shared experiences.