crocky-wock:

pentag0nal:

holmesmutual:

siderealsandman:

quinintheclouds:

immarainbowpatooie:

sushinfood:

pinkprettycure:

Ppl without ADHD be like “oh if I get rid of all possible distractions then you’ll be forced to focus on the boring task!” Fool… You underestimate my Power 

My partner: dear it’s time to get up

Me: but distractions

Partner: I have removed them

Me: sleeps

Person: we have removed all possible distractions

Me: but have you considered this?

Me: *zones out and daydreams*

Person: I have removed all distractions so you can do [insert task]

Me: *chuckles* Silly neurotypical. So naïve… Don’t you see? I AM the distraction.

The distraction is coming from inside the house

That’s cuz this is the exact opposite of what you wanna do with ADHD. If you take away all input your brain is going to shut down. It has nothing to do. You need to find the right passive secondary input that will allow your brain to function enough to start what you need to start. What counts is different for everyone. Snacking, White noise, music, stim toys, podcasts, wiggling. A thing that will give you stimulation but isn’t enough to totally satisfy it so your brain wants to do more. Then you push yourself to do the task because your brain finally has all the pieces it needs to function.

Don’t force yourself into focusing the same way a neurotypical does. It will only hurt you. Find new ways that work for your neurotype.

I struggle a lot with this. :/

Thank you!!! Holmesmutual, this is such good advice!