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Positive Thinking Isn't (Always) the Answer

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Jesse J. Anderson
Apr 12, 2022
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Hello friends,

Positive thinking can be helpful, but it's not the solution to every problem.

For a lot of people with ADHD, positive thinking often sounds like "just try harder" or "just get out of your own way"—phrases that can trigger negative thoughts or memories.

These aren't helpful because they don't provide anything actionable. How does one "get out…

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