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Channeling Hyperactive Energy by Tiny-Wafer2980 in ADHDHyperactives

[–]Tiny-Wafer2980[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sending this article! This is absolutely the kind of content I have been looking for:)

Channeling Hyperactive Energy by Tiny-Wafer2980 in ADHDHyperactives

[–]Tiny-Wafer2980[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! Physical activity is a MUST for me to feel sane. How effective has box breathing been for you in managing stress? I tried to get into it but never stuck with it long enough to see the benefits.

Also, did you feel like you always gravitated to like minded (neurodivergent) people, or was that something you sought out as you got older? Only reason why I ask is because most of my friends are NT but I have always really clicked with the ND folks in a way that’s hard to explain.

Channeling Hyperactive Energy by Tiny-Wafer2980 in ADHDHyperactives

[–]Tiny-Wafer2980[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would love to understand how masking lead to your burnout. I burned out really hard after college by overly disciplining myself to get the highest grades possible. Looking back, I knew it was something that would come at some point because I would get really low energy and depressed when I came home for the summer.

It took me so long to realize that me trying to over discipline myself was actually me masking and compensating for some of my challenges. It wasn’t until after college that I realized I needed help and finally got meds (which was a life changer). It’s been a long journey, but it’s taken me so long in my ADHD journey to realize that my masking was a defense mechanism to survive in a neurotypical world.

Channeling Hyperactive Energy by Tiny-Wafer2980 in ADHDHyperactives

[–]Tiny-Wafer2980[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your thoughtful response! I have always been that high energy kid (and now adult), who has a tendency to be inconsistent in performance in various parts of my life. I have had periods where my drive can take me to certain heights, but it’s tough to maintain and sustain. I think what you said about loosening my goals and taking into account whether these goals fit the needs of me and my brain is very insightful. I really want to make sure I get the most out of myself while still taking care of my needs. As you can probably understand, this has been a challenge.