02/03/2026
If you’ve been feeling restless, stuck, or like you should be doing better by now.
Pause. That’s not a character flaw.
That’s your nervous system asking for movement, not perfection.
Here’s the science part:
- ADHD brains don’t respond well to pressure or “try harder” thinking
- Perfectionism spikes threat responses in the amygdala
- Shame shuts down the prefrontal cortex—the part that helps with planning, follow-through, and emotional regulation
In other words…
waiting until you feel “ready” keeps you stuck.
The Horse doesn’t overanalyze the path.
It builds confidence by moving.
That’s exactly how therapy works in my practice.
- We will don’t aim for flawless habits
- We will work with your brain, not against it
- We will use small, nervous-system-safe steps to build momentum
- We will focus on regulation first. Then insight, then change
For ADHD + perfectionism, healing doesn’t come from white-knuckling productivity.
It comes from:
• Learning how your brain actually functions
• Calming the nervous system before problem-solving
• Replacing “If I’m not productive, I’m not valuable” with something that doesn’t wreck your mental health
If your system has been stuck in freeze, avoidance, or overthinking…
this is your sign.
🐎 The Year of the Horse is about forward motion—without self-punishment.
You don’t need to gallop.
You don’t need a 10-step plan.
You just need support, safety, and the right starting point.
If you’re ready to work with your brain instead of fighting it,Go to https://carissa-weber.clientsecure.me to schedule a consult via the link in bio
