Amy Galpin, LPC-S

11/15/2025

Friendly reminder

11/15/2025

11/13/2025

ADHD isn’t just what you can see—most of the struggle is hidden beneath the surface. Here’s the part no one talks about.

11/13/2025

11/13/2025

11/13/2025

11/13/2025

Pathological demand avoidance, or Pervasive Drive for Autonomy (PDA)*, is an anxiety-driven need for control and resistance to demands/expectations that threaten a sense of autonomy. Whilst everyone experiences demand avoidance at times (e.g., refusing to complete homework or household chores), for individuals with PDA, everyday demands such as “put on your shoes” or “take a shower” can cause significant anxiety and evoke extreme emotional reactions (panic attacks or meltdowns). In fact, individuals with PDA may resist demands even if it’s something that they enjoy or want to do. It is the expectation, rather than the nature of demands, that leads to a perceived lack of control. Thus, demands that may trigger PDA include:

Direct Demands: Instructions e.g., Brush your teeth, put your shoes on, do your homework, corrections, or discipline.
Indirect Demands: Praise, discussions/comments about the future, transitions, social expectations.
Internal Demands: Hunger, thirst or needing to use the bathroom.
Wants/desires: Hobbies/interests, special occasions. ( Mind Matters ❤️)

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11/12/2025

11/11/2025

AuDHD : when your Neurodivergences are at war with each other. 🖤🫂🖤