In internal family systems based therapy, I am learning how to identify defenses against pain. I'd guess I've had ADHD at least since secondary school, but I was diagnosed at 39. I am conceptualizing the symptoms (time-blindness, executive dysfunction, procrastination, relentless distraction) as some of my defenses against pain, personifying them (what do they look … Continue reading 20 minute grumpy middle aged woman sketch →