#160 Why ADHDers Stim: The Hidden Purpose Behind Repetitive Behaviours

Do you bounce your leg, chew your cheek, pick your skin, replay the same song on loop, or pace while you think? That might be stimming & no, it’s not just an autism thing. Plenty of ADHDers stim too. 

In this episode, we’re unpacking what stimming actually is, why ADHD brains do it & why it may be serving a purpose rather than being “just a bad habit.” 

Inside this episode:

• what stimming is & what it can look like in adults with ADHD
• why stimming can help with focus, regulation, sensory input & overwhelm
• the difference between stimming, fidgeting & habits
• how to tell whether a stim is helpful or needs support
• the shame many of us carry from being told to “sit still” or “stop that”
• why all stimming behaviours serve a purpose

If you’ve ever felt weird, childish, or ashamed of the ways your body tries to cope, regulate, or focus, this episode is your reminder that you’re not broken & your nervous system may have been trying to help you all along. 

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