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Today, I'm talking about PDA, or Pathological Demand Avoidance. I used to think I was just a lazy, difficult person, but after learning about PDA, everything started to make sense.
I'm going to share 5 signs that you might have PDA, along with some personal stories from my own life.
Here are the 5 signs:
1. We need to get rid of the word pathological. Who wants to be called pathological? Pervasive Desire for Autonomy is much more appropriate.
* Example: I hate being told what to do. It makes me feel like I'm being controlled.
* Example: I need a lot of space to be myself. I don't like feeling crowded or restricted.
2. You hate labels. You value self-diagnosis over some official diagnosis given to you by a doctor or psychiatrist.
* Example: I don't want to be labeled as "difficult" or "defiant." I just want to be me.
* Example: I've done a lot of research on PDA and I feel like I understand myself better than any doctor could.
3. Your body is a highly tuned measuring device that tells you what you like and what you don't like.
* Example: If I don't like a food, I won't eat it, no matter how much you try to force me.
* Example: I can't stand wearing certain clothes because they feel uncomfortable on my skin.
4. You flee situations that are uncomfortable or feel threatening, like Carrie Bradshaw did to Mr. Big at many occasions.
* Example: I'll avoid going to parties or social events if I know it's going to be crowded or stressful.
* Example: If I'm feeling overwhelmed, I'll just leave the situation, even if it's in the middle of something.
5. You have a PDA child - because the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
* Example: My child is very independent and doesn't like to be told what to do.
* Example: My child has a hard time following rules and routines.
I hope this video helps you understand PDA better. If you're struggling with PDA, know that you're not alone.
To get a personalised strategy of how to be amazing even with neurodiversity, book an appointment with me on my website: neurodivergentmom.net
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