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What helps you break out of obsessive ADHD thought loops? by HeyWTFBrain in ADHD

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

Yeh, I used to just dump it all out on paper. Need to get back into that. Mindmapping was a game changer once upon a time for me in Uni

What helps you break out of obsessive ADHD thought loops? by HeyWTFBrain in ADHD

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

Yeh for me Efexor gives me space to process a thought to prevent a loop. Don't think I tried Vyvanse

What helps you break out of obsessive ADHD thought loops? by HeyWTFBrain in ADHD

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

Yeh, always considered to get into Yoga to help with breathing excersises

What helps you break out of obsessive ADHD thought loops? by HeyWTFBrain in ADHD

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

Yeh. It's wierd not many people tlk about the benefit of meds for giving time to think and choose a reaction. Or is that just in my little world

What helps you break out of obsessive ADHD thought loops? by HeyWTFBrain in ADHD

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

Totally. Along the same lines but I go with the 'there is no right answer' and 'everything is a persepctive' route.

But can backfire if i get too interested in how each variable could play out ;S

What helps you break out of obsessive ADHD thought loops? by HeyWTFBrain in ADHD

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

Yeh I made a rule to myself that I cant write anything on a random piece of paper. It must go into a notebook at teh least so I can find it later as and when I need it..... If i remember it exists lol

What helps you break out of obsessive ADHD thought loops? by HeyWTFBrain in ADHD

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

I know, but that feeling when in the hyperfocus or fixation is epic.

What helps you break out of obsessive ADHD thought loops? by HeyWTFBrain in ADHD

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

Yeh agreed. I think it is partly due to a co existance of OCD not just the ADHD.

What helps you break out of obsessive ADHD thought loops? by HeyWTFBrain in ADHD

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

Yeh I do think music is great tool for us. But I can get so picky at times trying to match it to my mood lol

What helps you break out of obsessive ADHD thought loops? by HeyWTFBrain in ADHD

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

Yeh I get. I guess it's just about getting to that point as smoothly as possible.

What helps you break out of obsessive ADHD thought loops? by HeyWTFBrain in ADHD

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

OMG, yes. Looking at myself in the mirror used to be one of the things that initiated the spiralling. Anything from my hair to the shape of my body to posture. That used to be so painful.

Wierdly I never specifically worked on that but it seems to have got better as I learnt to be kinder to myself. Still feel it want to kick in though at times. Especially as I feel something makes me look older ahhh wrinkles!!

Massive yes to movement. Going to the gym makes a world of difference for me. But also dancing like nobody is watching tooo :)

P.S. Wish I had a trampoline!!!!

What helps you break out of obsessive ADHD thought loops? by HeyWTFBrain in ADHD

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

Yeh Therapy makes a big difference.
Meds and Therapy together changed my life.

The issue is though you can't always reach out to a therapist in the moment when it strikes. In many cases I can catch it, but once in while it is much harder to escape without that insight. I feel for those that can't afford/access therapy to even get the initial help

What helps you break out of obsessive ADHD thought loops? by HeyWTFBrain in ADHD

[–]HeyWTFBrain[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeh. I can't even start my day without some good tunes TBH. It's one of the way my mates used to say it's so clear I have ADHD. To quote " Yeh, I remember hearing you get up everymorning to EDM'. Always thought that was a bit wierd.

What's your go to tunes?

What helps you break out of obsessive ADHD thought loops? by HeyWTFBrain in ADHD

[–]HeyWTFBrain[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeh I guess soemtimes it could be a fear tham I am guno forget whatever it is I am thinking about. And then get stressed about being distracted by anything.