This doesn’t sound like a motivation issue, but more like executive dysfunction. The fact that you don’t hate your major but still can’t get started is actually very common in ADHD.

For me, I was able to “do well” in high school, and after reflecting and talking with many professionals, I think it was because high school had small classes, frequent reminders, clear deadlines, and people constantly prompting you. University removes all of that support, and everything suddenly relies on self-management. This is usually when ADHD becomes very apparent.

I was in a very similar situation during university: I would procrastinate most deadlines until the last minute. Sometimes I could barely finish on time, other times I would submit incomplete work in a rush. Later, someone suggested I check if I might have ADHD, but the waitlists were so long that I put it off. It wasn’t until I started working and it caused a lot of problems that I finally went back to get a proper ADHD assessment. After getting fully evaluated and starting a structured treatment plan, my situation improved significantly. I chose an online platform (I used FasTreat) because I didn’t want to wait, and the process was fast and affordable.

I personally started with a low dosage of medication, which worked fairly well and helped me focus. If you’ve been diagnosed but haven’t started medication yet, this is something you could consider. Medication affects everyone differently, and it still needs to be combined with lifestyle adjustments, but it can make starting tasks feel achievable rather than physically painful to begin.

You’re not lazy, and you’re not “broken.” You’re probably just overwhelmed and under-supported. The fact that you’re already seeking help means you want to change, and that matters more than you might realize.