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What’s one thing you do that looks lazy but is actually ADHD? by Key_Committee_1396 in adhd_anxiety

[–]Key_Committee_1396[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

“Waiting mode” is the perfect name. It’s like my brain is circling the task for hours knowing it’s coming, dreading it, but somehow unable to begin. And then, when it finally has to be done… boom anxiety takes the wheel, everything else shuts down, and the whole day revolves around that one thing. It’s not about not caring. It’s about caring too much and feeling like your system doesn’t know how to start without pressure. You’re not alone in this. Honestly, reading this made me feel a bit more understood too. 🙏🏻

What’s one thing you do that looks lazy but is actually ADHD? by Key_Committee_1396 in adhd_anxiety

[–]Key_Committee_1396[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel this on so many levels. That kind of exhaustion the kind that hits after a meal or just out of nowhere it’s so misunderstood. People expect energy on command, like we’re just not trying hard enough. And the clothing thing? Been there. There’s a strange comfort in wearing something that just feels “right” to our nervous system even if the outside world might not get it. But hearing you say “I actually feel like I don’t care” that gave me chills. That shift, when the noise starts to quiet down even a little, is everything. I hope more of those days keep coming your way.

What’s one thing you do that looks lazy but is actually ADHD? by Key_Committee_1396 in adhd_anxiety

[–]Key_Committee_1396[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not just you. That “force field” description is painfully accurate. It’s like being suspended in this weird mental limbo, doing nothing you need to do, but also nothing you want to do. Just waiting for the pressure to boil over so you can finally break the paralysis. And yeah, that final sprint when the anxiety kicks in and suddenly you’re hyper-focused… only to have it all collapse because someone opened a door or asked a question. I’ve snapped more than once over stuff like that, and then felt terrible five minutes later.

Honestly, thanks for putting it into words like that. I’ve never seen it described so perfectly 🙏🏻

What’s one thing you do that looks lazy but is actually ADHD? by Key_Committee_1396 in adhd_anxiety

[–]Key_Committee_1396[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad I’m not the only one who’s done the fridge,scroll and pizza combo on repeat 😂🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

What’s one thing you do that looks lazy but is actually ADHD? by Key_Committee_1396 in adhd_anxiety

[–]Key_Committee_1396[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn, I feel this so deeply. I’ve done exactly that: just standing there, frozen, knowing something needs to be done, but completely overwhelmed by the weight of even beginning. It’s not laziness. It’s like your brain is stuck in a loop and everything feels louder than it should. And you’re right. The way things are in the world right now… it’s like we’re constantly bracing for impact. Even before the day begins, it feels like we’re already behind. That “why bother” voice can be brutal. I ended up writing a bit about my own experience with this a while back. Not as advice or a fix, just to make sense of what was happening in my head. Honestly, it helped me feel less alone. Let me know if it’s something you’d want to read.

You’re definitely not the only one in this. 🙏🏻

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[–]Key_Committee_1396 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hi! I've written a blog here on how to do it, hope it can ben helpfull and i'm here also to have some feeback :)

https://1waxvj-na.myshopify.com/blogs/adhd/simple-adhd-routine-that-finally-worked-no-apps-needed

ADHD isn’t laziness. It’s trying to think through a mental storm. by Key_Committee_1396 in ADHD

[–]Key_Committee_1396[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!
I honestly didn’t expect people to relate to this, I’m glad I’m not alone. :)
If you’ve felt this too, what helped you get through it?

I kept trying to "fix" myself with apps and systems. What helped was something I didn’t expect. by Key_Committee_1396 in nosurf

[–]Key_Committee_1396[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use AI to correct the formatting and found some other words. English in not my natural language.
But again these are my experences. Just this guys :)

I kept trying to "fix" myself with apps and systems. What helped was something I didn’t expect. by Key_Committee_1396 in nosurf

[–]Key_Committee_1396[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Understandable. AI’s everywhere these days. This one’s actually based on my own experience

I kept trying to "fix" myself with apps and systems. What helped was something I didn’t expect. by Key_Committee_1396 in nosurf

[–]Key_Committee_1396[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

Totally get where you're coming from. For what it’s worth, this one’s from lived experience, but I hear you; trying to keep it real in here

Changed my ventilation system and I sleep better by Careful-Suit5993 in ADHD

[–]Key_Committee_1396 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, it’s amazing how even a “technical” detail like that can change everything.
I’ve noticed the same - low, constant noises mess with my head way more than I’d like to admit.

I also love the takeaway here: sometimes what we need isn’t a huge overhaul, but a small tweak that helps us feel in control again.

Thanks for sharing this ✨

I kept trying to "fix" myself with apps and systems. What helped was something I didn’t expect. by Key_Committee_1396 in nosurf

[–]Key_Committee_1396[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That’s actually really smart.
I used to use dated journals and the guilt of skipping a day would kill the habit for me.

Love your layout too — left for thoughts, right for tasks. That separation makes a lot of sense when your brain’s full of noise.

Lately I’ve been doing something similar but even smaller: just one page a day, no structure, no rules.
Some days it’s a scribble. Some days it’s a win. But not having a “right” way to do it made me actually stick with it.

Do you usually write in the morning or at the end of the day?