190 | Emotions, Accepting ADHD, and Productivity as a Feeling with Noelle Matteson

ADHD reWired

Eric Tivers, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP

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4.7 • 919 Ratings

🗓️ 31 October 2017

⏱️ 78 minutes

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Summary

Noelle Matteson joins me on this week’s episode of ADHD reWired. Noelle has lived in various places around the United States and the world. Her background is mostly in writing and publishing. She has an M.A. in Shakespeare Studies, and she has published a short book on the Civil Rights Movement, . Noelle currently writes for Healthy Place’s blog, Living with Adult ADHD. In this conversation, you will hear Noelle share her ADHD story. Like most of these stories, this starts back with Noelle in school. Because of her success in school and the structure of her schooling, she did not recognize her ADHD symptoms. She talks about a therapist identifying these symptoms, her reaction to this news, and her experiences with medication. Connect with Noelle Matteson: Twitter - Blog - Blog - You’ll Learn: ● [07:30] - Noelle shares her background with us. She talks about a therapist identifying her ADHD symptoms. She explains that her first reaction to this news was “shock.” ● [12:35] - At that time, Noelle was looking for work and her therapist. Her therapist shared with her that her ADHD was holding her back in this effort to get a job. ● [16:06] - Noelle talks about meeting her psychiatrist and trying medications for her ADHD. ● [18:16] - Noelle shares her religious background and how this shaped her opinions on medication. ● [27:14] - Noelle talks about being overwhelmed with how the medication helped her. ● [31:08] - Noelle points out that she needs to remember that she still has ADHD and those tendencies, even when she’s on medication. ● [33:28] - Noelle talks about moving from being overwhelmed to the point of acceptance. ● [34:47] - Noelle did well in school, and she explained why this fact, and the structure of her schooling, led to her not recognizing her ADHD symptoms. ● [37:27] - Noelle started on medication in April. She talks about how it is impacting her life now. ● [45:27] - Noelle shares her list. ● [57:33] - Noelle talks about productivity and organization. ● [1:00:48] - Noelle explains what productivity “feels like” to her. ● [1:04:18] - Coming back from breaks can be difficult, and Noelle talks about this step in productivity. ● [1:08:28] - Noelle is now thinking ahead, and she discusses some of her aspirations and goals. Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group October is ADHD Awareness Month, and we are kicking off with early registration for the 11th season of the ADHD Coaching and Accountability Group. January 8th is the start date for this season, and you can go to my website and reserve your registration time. Registration is November 14th through the 25th. To learn more and schedule your interview, . Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to . Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call .

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0:00.0	So I procrastinate almost all the time and then at the end of the day I think oh I could have done more even if I get a lot done
0:07.2	It's like yeah, but I could have done more so the feeling of productivity is I feel more content.
0:14.3	I feel a bit more balanced.
0:16.6	I feel more like I'm doing things throughout the day
0:22.4	rather than just all at one point,
0:24.0	and then I spend hours and hours and hours doing
0:27.0	something that I don't think is that important,
0:29.0	but I enjoy doing. 80-H.D. Rewired episode 190.
0:40.4	This is the show designed for those of us with really good intentions, but a slightly wandering attention.
0:48.0	My name is Eric Tivers. I'm a licensed clinical social worker, coach, and speaker. The website is ADHD rewired.com.
0:57.0	We know that starting is the hardest part, so let's get started. But first first let me tell you about this.
1:05.0	This episode is brought to you by members of ADHD ReWider's coaching and accountability groups.
1:12.0	People all over the world are getting their ADHD
1:15.6	rewired. People like Mike who joined us from Germany. This is his ADHD, rewired coaching group story.
1:26.3	Before this group I spent between 200 and 300 euro per month
1:37.7	for 101 coaching and I even paid one and a half thousand euro for a euro feedback and all of the stuff was helpful but because of this money I was a bit hesitating if I should spend another thousand bucks for this program and I'm glad I did.
1:52.0	Because of this group everything changed for me and I mean literally everything I tried to take care about my
1:59.6	Eddie all the time but I forgot me and to see all you guys showing your one abilities in what area you struggle and don't hesitate to be honest with all of these things that are going on and what you have all
2:14.8	chair ends like and but on the other side as well what you have all accomplished
2:20.1	I mean during this crew in your life and to see how successful one can be with
2:26.9	ADD it changed everything I mean you hear about all those people Michael Phelps or Richard Branson.
2:34.0	I read about those people and I always doubt if this is really true or if the story is just
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