Why I Tell the Same Story Three T...

Why I Tell the Same Story Three Times (And What It Really Means)

Neurodivergent Strategies for Late-Diagnosed Adults: The Div... by Regina McMenomy, PhD.

Episode notes

Have you ever found yourself repeating the same story three times in a row—even to the same person—just trying to get it right? You’re not being dramatic or forgetful. You’re doing a live edit and it’s a powerful, neurodivergent form of emotional processing.

In this solo episode of Neurodivergent Solutions, Dr. Regina McMenomy breaks down why late-diagnosed ADHDers and autistic folks often retell the same story multiple times in the same sitting. From revising word choice to decoding emotions, this repetition isn’t a flaw—it’s a form of self-regulation, sense-making, and emotional closure.

You’ll learn:

  • Why ND folks reprocess stories to find the right phrasing
  • How looping helps uncover hidden emotions and somatic responses ... 
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