4 Ways to Manage Your Election Anxiety with ADHD

This week I'm joined by my good friend, Neuropsychotherapist, and Author Britt Frank. Britt is a familiar face here, and today we’re diving into a topic that’s more relevant than ever: election anxiety. With the upcoming election in 2024, many of us, especially those with ADHD, are feeling overwhelmed by the constant news and social media overload. Britt shares her expertise on why our brains react this way, how the ADHD brain is particularly affected, and most importantly, strategies to help us stay grounded in such chaotic times.

Together, we explore practical ways to regulate your nervous system, why ADHDers tend to get stuck in anxiety loops, and how we can learn to manage these stress triggers. Britt also discusses her new Getting Unstuck Workbook and offers some powerful takeaways on how we can all regain a sense of control, even when it feels like the world is spiraling. 

Britt Frank, LSCSW, SEP is a licensed neuropsychotherapist and author of The Science of Stuck (Penguin Random House), named by SHRM, Esquire, New York Magazine, and The Next Big Idea Club as a must-read. Britt received her undergraduate degree from Duke University and her master’s degree from the University of Kansas, where she later became an award-winning adjunct instructor. Britt is a contributing writer to Psychology Today and her work has been featured in Forbes, NPR, The New York Times, Fast Company, Psych Central, SELF, and Thrive Global.

Episode Highlights:

[2:18] – The overwhelm of politics and how it’s affecting everyone, particularly the ADHD community.
[4:36] – Understanding how the ADHD brain reacts to news overload and what we can do about it.
[7:56] – Breaking down why election cycles trigger deep-rooted family or personal anxieties. [16:12] – Practical strategies to stop negative thought loops, including Britt’s “snow-globing” technique.
[20:36] – What’s your role? Understanding where to focus your energy and make the best choices for your mental health.
[28:42] – How to handle doomscrolling and reduce anxiety during election season by managing your nervous system.
[33:05] – Britt shares insights from her Getting Unstuck Workbook and the concept of "micro yeses." 
[37:02] – Self-compassion and how to validate your feelings during overwhelming times.

Connect with Britt Frank, LSCSW, SEP:

• Instagram: @brittfrank 
• Email: britt@scienceofstuck.com 
• Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittfrankmsw/

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