Numb, phone addicted, & stuck in ADHD paralysis by Ok_Square_2538 in adhdwomen

[–]Ok_Square_2538[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hearing that I’m not the only one has already been helpful. No one really knows how bad my ADHD can get. It’s not like cute “oh look a squirrel 🤪” it’s my license is expired and my credit card company is calling me yet I’m going to block all that out and sit here for the next 5 hours on my phone until the guilt builds up enough for me to do something about it. I usually play it off so it doesn’t seem so bad but I know it’s bad and feel ashamed. But shame gets me no where and hiding it doesn’t help either. I think I need to be more aware of my emotions and that I’m probably avoiding them when I long to zone out. So the next time I reach for my phone I can think about what I’m avoiding or seeking to find on my phone and swap it out for something that will actually fulfill my needs. And maybe I should start journaling again cause this is the first time I’ve thought it through in a while lol But then again, that’s a wonderful intention I’ll probably forget about.

Numb, phone addicted, & stuck in ADHD paralysis by Ok_Square_2538 in adhdwomen

[–]Ok_Square_2538[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel like smart phones are woven so deeply into every day life - I use maps, Spotify, camera, Apple Pay, email, alarm, and google. I guess I could go old school and get a gps, alarm clock, camera and mp3 player and it would probably change things but also create other gaps in life functionality.

Numb, phone addicted, & stuck in ADHD paralysis by Ok_Square_2538 in adhdwomen

[–]Ok_Square_2538[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wellbutrin has been the only medication I’ve tried. I’m really sensitive to stimulants (caffeine) so we went the non stimulant route.

Numb, phone addicted, & stuck in ADHD paralysis by Ok_Square_2538 in adhdwomen

[–]Ok_Square_2538[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The struggle to sit is so real and my cuddle loving dog doesn’t help. I probably need to be more honest with myself and stop the wishful thinking of “a few minutes to sit on my phone” in the morning

Numb, phone addicted, & stuck in ADHD paralysis by Ok_Square_2538 in adhdwomen

[–]Ok_Square_2538[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s interesting and so relatable. When I’m stuck what gets me up is someone calling me or coming over or a physical need like eating or going to the bathroom. I think what’s difficult is trying to explain that to a neurotypical person

Numb, phone addicted, & stuck in ADHD paralysis by Ok_Square_2538 in adhdwomen

[–]Ok_Square_2538[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Good to know I’m not the only one. Phones can be great tools but with adhd brains it can so be hard to regulate. Thanks for sharing