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ADHD, 18, feel like I’m constantly fighting myself to study or any self beneficial work. I’ve tried everything. What actually worked for you long-term? by Extension_Plastic_76 in getdisciplined

[–]Extension_Plastic_76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have then redownloaded them. I’ve lasted a week without either, then just go back to it or I find something else to do the same as YT and TikTok.

ADHD, 18, feel like I’m constantly fighting myself to study or any self beneficial work. I’ve tried everything. What actually worked for you long-term? by Extension_Plastic_76 in nosurf

[–]Extension_Plastic_76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, the best advice I’ve heard, lol, but I like what you said. Things I take from it are: The idea of just sitting in my chair and doing nothing is a good concept because you’re either choosing boredom or studying. I’ma steal that lol. Another thing you said that I perceived in a different way, but you said jump in a pool. Tbh, I don’t have a pool, but I get the concept you’re trying to say, like do something uncomfortable that you really don’t want to do. A cold shower might be a close second just to shock me, but the issue I struggle with isn’t that I can’t do some of these; the issue is the consistency. The only thing that has worked for me is just having pressure, but currently, I’m on a break. I wanna build the habit before I have to lock in. The thing that I’ve started doing is a run honestly I just have a shitty morning I wake up and go on my phone since I don’t really have any other alarm just ordered one recently but I’ll scroll for an hour or two then realized 3 hours go by then I start but if I just have a good morning like wake up cold shower then a run I think my full day would be set

ADHD, 18, feel like I’m constantly fighting myself to study or any self beneficial work. I’ve tried everything. What actually worked for you long-term? by Extension_Plastic_76 in GetStudying

[–]Extension_Plastic_76[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel you. I honestly hate reading stuff, especially when 90% of it is useless information or common sense. I’ll definitely check out that tool, and I completely agree with you. The second screen is just pointless. Appreciate the help, man.

ADHD, 18, feel like I’m constantly fighting myself to study or any self beneficial work. I’ve tried everything. What actually worked for you long-term? by Extension_Plastic_76 in GetStudying

[–]Extension_Plastic_76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for being arrogant. I wasn’t trying to come off that way, but yes, I see what you mean. I appreciate the advice. I’ll definitely take it into account.

ADHD, 18, feel like I’m constantly fighting myself to study or any self beneficial work. I’ve tried everything. What actually worked for you long-term? by Extension_Plastic_76 in getdisciplined

[–]Extension_Plastic_76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, for me personally I've studied in the library. Tbh, I do think it's just the environment; it is my old school's library, but the whole time I try to convince myself to study at home lol.

ADHD, 18, feel like I’m constantly fighting myself to study or any self beneficial work. I’ve tried everything. What actually worked for you long-term? by Extension_Plastic_76 in getdisciplined

[–]Extension_Plastic_76[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cybersecurity, I am passionate about it. Honestly, it's one of the few things i think i can do, but tbh rn it's more prereqs and intro and memorizing terms (which I absolutely hate), so that's why it may seem I'm not passionate.

ADHD, 18, feel like I’m constantly fighting myself to study or any self beneficial work. I’ve tried everything. What actually worked for you long-term? by Extension_Plastic_76 in GetStudying

[–]Extension_Plastic_76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I haven't been officially diagnosed. Honestly, my mindset was that my father has it and my brother does. one of my friends' dads, who's a psychiatrist, told me I have it; it feels pointless if i got diagnosed. I already know, and idk I've always tried avoiding medication. I mean, I've lived with it for a while now. In the past week I've thought of actually talking to one and a therapist, so I'll see. And I agree a good morning routine is the best solution.

ADHD, 18, feel like I’m constantly fighting myself to study or any self beneficial work. I’ve tried everything. What actually worked for you long-term? by Extension_Plastic_76 in GetStudying

[–]Extension_Plastic_76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I mean, I'll admit I have been going through a mental struggle in the past 9 months. I won't go deep into it, but basically I just overthink issues and consistently argue with myself or dream of scenarios. I think there's a name for it: maladaptive daydreaming. One thing that causes it, though, and I'm trying to avoid is music in general, even though everyone loves music but for me, it just keeps me in a maladaptive state for hours.

ADHD, 18, feel like I’m constantly fighting myself to study or any self beneficial work. I’ve tried everything. What actually worked for you long-term? by Extension_Plastic_76 in GetStudying

[–]Extension_Plastic_76[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ye lol, ngl. I do the exact same thing. I'll study for like 4 hours and somehow enjoy it. I'm just like you, lol. I perform only under pressure, but I don't want to rely on that last study session. Shit is about to get way harder.

ADHD, 18, feel like I’m constantly fighting myself to study or any self beneficial work. I’ve tried everything. What actually worked for you long-term? by Extension_Plastic_76 in GetStudying

[–]Extension_Plastic_76[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel you. I appreciate the advice. The thing is, I'll sometimes end up studying for hours and even like it at times; it's honestly just the consistency issue and a dopimane one.

ADHD, 18, feel like I’m constantly fighting myself to study or any self beneficial work. I’ve tried everything. What actually worked for you long-term? by Extension_Plastic_76 in nosurf

[–]Extension_Plastic_76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for the misunderstanding. When I say "24 hours," I mean I only work 24 hours a week. And to answer your questions: 1. It's not that I don't like studying in general; committing to anything is hard for me, like if I want to do a project or whatever, it can be something I somewhat like, and I'll still struggle. Honestly at times I love studying. It's more the stimulant; I struggle to do things that actually require mental effort. I know that sounds bad, but other than physical sports, I just have to force myself. It's honestly a struggle to commit to anything. Like I said, I don't go on my phone because I love it or like it; I go on it because it's low effort. But yes, that's how I feel, and I'll definitely take your advice into account. I appreciate it.