Marcus is flying solo on this episode while Esme practices self-care. Today’s topic: Do people with adhd perform better under pressure?
Spoiler alert: Yes, we do. However, this is very much one of those “double-edged sword” issues. Sometimes, being great at something is a real challenge if that talent takes a physical and mental toll on our health and well-being.
So in this episode, Marcus explains why people with ADHD are so good at performing under pressure, discusses the related health risks, and identifies a handful of strategies people with ADHD can use to trigger some of the motivating impulses associated with high stress scenarios without exposing ourselves to actual risks.
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Sources for this episode include:
- Cork, Jennifer. “The Need for More Awareness During ADHD Awareness Month.” Psychology Today, 1 Oct. 2026, Psychology Today article. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/neurodivergent-knowledge/202610/the-need-for-more-awareness-during-adhd-awareness-month
- Green, Hannah Harris. “Some People with ADHD Thrive in Periods of Stress, New Study Shows.” The Guardian, 26 Oct. 2024, www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/26/adhd-symptoms-high-stress.
- Walsh, Jennifer. “Why ADHD Brains Work Better Under Pressure.” In Focus First, n.d.https://infocusfirst.com/why-adhd-brains-work-better-under-pressure/#the-science-behind-the-last-minute-rush
- Uche, Ugochukwu U. “Why ADHD Brains Thrive on Last-Minute Pressure.” Psychology Today, 23 June 2025, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/promoting-empathy-with-your-teen/202506/why-adhd-brains-thrive-on-last-minute-pressure.
- Lasky, Susan. “A Sense of Urgency: ADHD Productivity Hacks.” ADDitude, 12 May 2025, https://www.additudemag.com/sense-of-urgency-productivity-hack-adhd/
- ADDA Editorial Team. “Breaking Free From ADHD Procrastination: Techniques for Success.” ADDA (Attention Deficit Disorder Association), ADDA Editorial Team, 13 June 2024, https://add.org/adhd-procrastination/.
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