The Glow Factor

4033 followers

Follow

Follow

Follow

1/8

528 saved

524

52

📌 The Shocking Link Between ADHD & Trauma

📌 The Shocking Link Between ADHD & Trauma That No One Talks About (Neuroscience-Backed) 🧠✨

You’re not lazy. You’re not unmotivated. And you’re definitely not broken.

ADHD and trauma have more in common than you think—here’s why:

🔹 Your Brain on Survival Mode: When you’ve experienced trauma, your brain rewires itself to stay alert to danger. This can look like distractibility, impulsivity, and difficulty focusing—sound familiar?

🔹 Emotional Dysregulation: Both ADHD and trauma impact the prefrontal cortex, making it harder to regulate emotions, stay organized, and complete tasks.

🔹 Chronic Overwhelm = Shutdown: If you constantly feel overstimulated or “frozen” when faced with tasks, your nervous system might be stuck in a trauma response rather than a focus issue.

🔥 The good news? Your brain is not working against you—it’s trying to protect you. Healing trauma while managing ADHD means working with your nervous system, not against it.

💬 **Which of these surprised you the most? Drop a 💡 if this gave you an aha moment!** #ADHDAwareness #TraumaHealing #Neuroscience #glowuptips #selfhelpbooks

Canton Township

2025/3/18 Edited to

Understanding the intricate relationship between ADHD and trauma is essential for effective management and healing. Trauma affects the brain's ability to function normally, often leading to symptoms that mimic or exacerbate ADHD, such as inattention and impulsivity. Neuroscience suggests that both conditions disrupt the prefrontal cortex, making it challenging to regulate emotions and complete daily tasks. When someone experiences trauma, their brain enters a state of hypervigilance, continuously scanning for potential threats. This survival mode can result in complex behaviors similar to those exhibited by individuals with ADHD. The emotional dysregulation experienced in both scenarios can lead to chronic overwhelm, leaving the person feeling ‘frozen’ or unable to act when faced with tasks. To effectively address these intertwined issues, it's crucial to approach treatment holistically. Practicing mindfulness, engaging in therapeutic exercises, and utilizing various coping strategies tailored for ADHD can also serve to alleviate trauma symptoms. For individuals seeking recovery, understanding that their brain is not 'broken' is vital; it is merely trying to protect them. By learning to recognize the symptoms as part of a response to trauma, rather than simply ADHD traits, individuals can begin to heal and regain control over their lives. Engaging with supportive communities and seeking professional guidance can further enhance the healing process.

52 comments

You nailed it!❤️

I have ADHD,BPD and cptsd. everyday cleaning is a chore I have no energy and my organizational skills r none anymore. ik there's things I need to do but when I look at it I freak out

See more comments

Related posts

what is the relation between ADHD and trauma?

It’s like saying which came first, the chicken or the egg? The jury is still out on that one. Well in this case, it is said that those WITH trauma are more likely to develop ADHD and because of the trauma, your ADHD sees to be more pronounced. Our brains are such complex areas. #lemon8partne

108 likes

ADHD OR PTSD(trauma response)???

In a lot of podcasts, talk shows, tiktoks etc people seem to always link ADHD with a childhood trauma. Me being diagnosed with severe ADHD and no childhood trauma, it really caused me to wonder if I was blocking out something.🥲 I thought I had a great childhood. I feel my parents did their best.

179 likes

How Trauma Impacts the Brain 🧠

Trauma doesn’t just affect how we feel it changes how the brain functions. When trauma is ongoing or overwhelming, the brain adapts to survive: 🧠 Prefrontal Cortex (shrinks) Responsible for rational thought, decision-making, and emotional regulation. Trauma can make it harder to think clearl

104 likes

How trauma can affect your pelvic floor ‼️

Pelvic floor trauma is not just about physical injury; stress plays a significant role in exacerbating symptoms. When you’re under stress, your body’s natural response is to tense up, which can tighten the muscles of the pelvic floor. It’s important to understand the connection between stress an

593 likes

Trauma, The Nervous System, and Spiritual Growth 🐦‍🔥

Chapter 9 of The Science of Awakening, Part 2 Healing & Integration! Here we explore: • Types of "trauma" • How trauma impacts the nervous system •Why spiritual awakening's stir up old wounds • Ways to heal trauma to support your spiritual mental emotional growth •What it m

22 likes

So you have ADHD but you feel a little more extreme than other people that have the condition?🥲 And you feel you always have issues with relationships. If you feel this way you’re likely already struggling, which is why it’s important to see a psychiatrist. If you relate to this here’s your push to

193 likes

🍂There’s a big difference between regulation and r

🍂One brings you closer to yourself ... the other keeps you disconnected. 🍂 You’ve spent years “keeping it together,” it might be time to let yourself feel again. 👀 You don’t have to stay numb to stay safe. 🤎 ___________ 🪷Disclaimer: I’m a therapist, but not your therapist. Content is for e

40 likes

How Trauma Impacts Us🍋

This post (details in the slides) about trauma doesn’t cover every single possible symptom of trauma by any means, and is certainly not meant to tell you that you don’t have ADHD or Autism. This is simply a guide to gain a bigger understanding of what trauma can look like, and how to share timeline

277 likes

8 unhinged things i do to rewire my adhd brain

CYBER MONDAY: full adhd reset blueprint is in my bio 🩵 #adhd #nervoussystemregulation #brainfog

22 likes

Types of childhood trauma

#anxietysupport #depressionsupport #fyp #lemon8journal #lemon8creator

518 likes

SHOCKING Tan Lines.

#dermreacts #skincare #dermatologist #dermangelo #reactionvideo

1435 likes

A single quote that hits deep with my trauma

#familytrauma #milkandhoney #relatablequote Abandoned by one half of my family and taken in by another half, because what I was going through was too much on my mental health, everyday was a depression festival, I had to choose between the toxic household i lived with or a new toxic househ

4584 likes

What is trauma and how do we heal?

The word "trauma" gets thrown around a lot. Trauma is how your body and mind reacted to an overwhelming experience. Because of the way our brain works, these reactions and emotions get tied to beliefs that engrain themselves into our psyche. 🧠 Your nervous system is essential to your sp

64 likes

Trauma no one talks about

I wanted to share this personal experience in hopes to help people who have gone through it know they’re not alone, and to help shed light on it for others who have not! Whether you’ve gone through something similar or totally different things in life, here is a general encouragement to everyone

322 likes

SCIENCE BACKED WALKING HACK FOR FAT LOSS✨Shocking!

i am screaming right nowww🙌 If you’re a fellow girly on the go who wants to make the most out of your ✨hot girl walk✨ look no where else!!!! The Japanese recently discovered the ULTIMATE walking protocol that delivers 4x the benefits of walking 10k steps per day, for a total of only 30 MINUTES🙌 Th

850 likes

Healing trauma and hair loss

#girlgrowth #lemon8challenge #hairloss #healing I started seeing bigger clumps of hair coming out in the shower and when I brushed, my hair became so much thinner, and I’d constant check for bald spots, noticing more gaps between my hair. 😪 Chronic and severe stress shocks the hair fo

121 likes

Amanda Bynes has the most shocking transformation

While growing up I lived off watching The Amanda Show, Hairspray, & She’s The Man with Amanda Bynes. I remember such fond memories of laughing & loving her characters. I’ll be the first to say Amanda is high on the list of people I hope makes it out the other end & comes out on top

2696 likes

💔 will therapy fix her trauma before the wedding?

🤭 i've been writing & prepping this story for awhile now so i'm excited (& lowkey nervous) to finally share the first two posts today! keep in mind that each story post may be about different Sims because they're all in a way connected 👀 s/n: they're legally married a

17 likes

101 Trauma‑Informed Interventions by Linda A.Curr🧠

101 Trauma‑Informed Interventions” is a powerhouse toolbox for anyone working with trauma. Curran distills complex concepts into clear, compassionate, do‑able practices that honor safety, choice, and collaboration. The book shines through on technique like grounding, self‑regulation, cognitive refr

17 likes

Life’s never been easy, ADHD gave me creativity. 💋

Life has never been easy for me. Every day feels like a fight to keep moving forward. To quiet the noise in my mind and the ache in my heart. Let me tell you, some very deep pain. I’ve faced more loss and trauma than I ever thought I could survive. That being growing up in chaos to losing people I

49 likes

New Study About Vegans and Trauma

#vegan #veganlifestyle #veganhackspod check out the study on science direct.

8 likes

9 Shocking Ways to Make $$ with ChatGP

Here are 9 proven ways to turn ChatGPT into a cash cow: 1. Virtual Assistant Services: Offer premium virtual support ($25-$100/hour) using ChatGPT for tasks like: • Email management • Scheduling • Research 2. Content Creation Agency: Sell high-quality content ($500-$2,000/article) created w

27 likes

The Window of Tolerance After Trauma

Guys the 10 picture limit really killed me here!😭 In my next post I will talk more about how dysregulation showed up for me, how I learned to recognize early signs, and tools I used to keep my emotions under control and eventually expand my window of tolerance. 🤍 I wanted to summarize a really

6 likes

✨ The Lingering Effects of Childhood Trauma

Childhood trauma can leave lasting impacts that shape how we see ourselves, build relationships, and navigate the world. Often, these effects quietly trickle into adulthood, influencing us in ways we might not even realize. 💔 Signs of Childhood Trauma in Adulthood: 1. Difficulty Trusting Others

9 likes

shocking connection between hormones & digestion🌱

most people don't realize that your gut health and hormones are deeply connected. when your hormones are imbalanced, your digestion can slow down, speed up, or cause bloating, inflammation, or food intolerances. if you're dealing with many digestive issues, it may be time to look into yo

119 likes

The Link Between Childhood Trauma & Adult Burnout

So many adults feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected, and don’t realize the root goes way back childhood trauma doesn’t just disappear. It shows up in nervous system, our workplace, and in our relationships. This video connects the dot between early wounds and adult burnout and why healing

0 likes

Understanding Trauma Doesn’t Excuse Mistreatment.

Not every toxic relationship is trauma. Sometimes it’s entitlement. Stop letting mental health language blur the line between nervous system regulation and character issues. Boundaries are about self-respect, not control. If this message hit home, follow me for real conversations about boundari

10 likes

Regulating trauma responses part 2

As we leave our window of tolerance (part one), we tend to have a go to response: hyperarousal or hypoarousal. These responses are biologically helpful for true times of danger, but when it comes to trauma, often people develop arousal responses that cause them to react with a danger response when

15 likes

The things they don’t tell you about trauma bonds

Adulting is rough. #traumabonding #toxicpeople #narcissisticabuse

27 likes

Stretchy skin and ADHD?

Join ADHD Coach Sheila and Strength Coach Laura 'Burrito' Barito as we explore the struggles of body-care with an ADHD brain, and provide you with tools to overcome those struggles and become friends with your body (and brain!)⁠ ⁠ ⁠ This class meets on Google Meet for 4 Sundays in Novemb

2 likes

Trauma and energy embeds in the connective tissue that wraps every cell of your being. Your body remembers. Your energy remembers. When the body experiences overwhelm it can’t process, the fascia tightens to hold the energy, like an invisible armor keeping you in survival mode. But release can

78 likes

Too shocking, luxury cruise travel

378 likes

Hypermobility, back pain, and strength training

Join ADHD Coach Sheila and Strength Coach Laura 'Burrito' Barito as we explore the struggles of body-care with an ADHD brain, and provide you with tools to overcome those struggles and become friends with your body (and brain!)⁠ ⁠ ⁠ This class meets on Google Meet for 4 Sundays in Novemb

4 likes

✨The AuDHD & Trauma Vortex:

This powerful text lays bare a profound and often devastating reality for countless individuals: the incredibly complex intersection of Autism, ADHD, and Trauma. It's a formula for deep internal chaos and external struggle that neurotypical society rarely understands, leading to years of misdi

6 likes

Familiar patterns in Trauma cycles

Empaths and narcissists usually attract one another as a result of trauma bonding. This bond is rarely coincidental—it is forged in the unseen echoes of past pain and unhealed wounds. Both empaths and narcissists often emerge from childhoods marked by trauma, neglect, or emotional chaos. Yet the pa

9 likes

Trauma Bonds Often Appear During Major Soul Lesson

In astrology, certain years activate deep karmic lessons in relationships. One of the clearest indicators is when Saturn, Pluto, and the lunar nodes interact with your relationship houses or personal planets. It is a fated initiation into shadow work around love, power, and boundaries. When y

2 likes

Trauma ends with me 🌺

#poetry #poetrycommunity #writersoflemon8 #protectourchildren

3 likes

A Shocking Thought

It’s shocking to think that Jesus was tempted to be a Satan worshiper. But He was tempted, and with that came a promise of power- from the Father of Lies. Just bow the knee. Even though Jesus was tempted, He stayed free from all sin. He resisted temptation. We are tempted to bow the knee to

2 likes

Link Between PTSD & Nervous System Dysregulation

PTSD isn’t just a mental struggle—it’s a nervous system injury. When trauma happens, your body shifts into survival mode (fight, flight, or freeze), but if the trauma isn’t processed, your nervous system stays stuck there. 🚨 Signs of a Dysregulated Nervous System with PTSD: ⚡ Feeling constantly

2 likes

🧠 What the Exercise Looks Like How it works: 1. Hold a small ball (or object) in one hand. 2. Pass it to the other hand. 3. The empty hand stays extended and ready in front of you. 4. Continue passing back and forth in a steady rhythm. Sometimes a facil

1 like

We talk about ADHD, AuDHD, and autism like they’re disorders that need fixing. But the evidence keeps stacking up: these are nervous system signals, not broken brains. New research even shows a link between prenatal acetaminophen (Tylenol) use and higher rates of autism and ADHD. That’s not abou

77 likes

Caregivers’ Brains Rewire Like Combat Veterans

Discover the shocking science behind caregiver burnout. Studies show the brain patterns of family caregivers mirror those of combat veterans. Chronic stress, hyper-vigilance, and emotional overload literally reshape the mind. This eye-opening truth will change how you see caregiving forever. 💔🧠

2 likes

Meltdown Alert: Diddy’s Shocking Public Outburs

1 like

Melissa Joan Hart Drops shocking Reveal!

Melissa Joan Hart recently reveal something that occurred earlier in her career. Okay, so it’s really not that shocking, in fact it’s probably common for actors/actresses or at least back then! Melissa Joan Hart was attending the Premiere for a movie “ Drive me Crazy” back in the day, that she

288 likes

#doggy #dogdental #doghealth #dogmomsoflemon8 #doghygiene

1 like

Trauma Has a Cost. Healing Isn’t Linear.

There's no amount of money that makes trauma worth it. But there is power in telling the truth about what it cost. This is my story. • Sex. Lies. Truths.| kindle unlimited #unfiltered #healingjourney #MILITARY #books #mentalhealthmatters

4 likes

8 Signs You Might Be Carrying Complex Trauma

Complex trauma doesn’t come from one event. It’s repeated ruptures overtime, often in childhood or relationships, that shape, identity, trust, and the nervous system. These 8 signs show how unresolved trauma impacts your body and life. 🖤 Save this if it resonates, and share with someone who

77 likes

See more