Coffeedate with ADHD

Once. Never again.

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I am tired, boss

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Let me just say "Minecraft Civilization Sim: Rich vs Poor" is a thing I watched and do not regret doing so.

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I feel attacked

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Why should I do it now when I still have a whole night before the deadline?

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NTs will never understand

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Fact.

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Imposter Syndrome kicking in

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What is this “order” you speak of?

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When the fridge only has ingredients

The really important questions are asked here

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There was an attempt

What's your frog right now? #adhd

Daily aerobic exercise is an essential tool; movement helps replenish the brain's limited resources needed for self-control throughout the day.

Remember: consistency in small, manageable habits is far better than striving for impossible perfection.

You deserve peaceful, restorative rest.

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You must actively interrupt the racing thoughts. When rumination hits, use self-talk ("I can survive this!") or engage in a complex mental task, like laying out a novel plot, to overwhelm your brain into quiet surrender.

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We must use externalization to cope.
Reserve the bed strictly for sleeping or intimacy to anchor your mind to rest.
Crucially, remove all visible clocks to eliminate time-pressure anxiety

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Physical symptoms, such as feeling profoundly restless even when lying down, also sabotage rest.

If you suspect physical co-occurring conditions like Restless Leg Syndrome or sleep apnea, seeking medical screening is a vital first step.

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For example, a friend's brief or abrupt text might trigger hours of emotional distress.

Your logic knows they were tired, but the emotional system reacts intensely, feeling rejection and preventing relaxation.

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A primary symptom is ceaseless rumination, where the mind obsessively replays worries or past mistakes without reaching solutions.

Our fluid sense of time often compounds this; we exist in the immediate "now," pushing bedtime late because we don't feel "ready" to stop.

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This persistent problem is neurological, not a moral failure.

Our highly active brains struggle to downshift from an "on" state to a calm one, impeding the crucial inhibition needed for rest.

Sleep deprivation further weakens our executive functions (EF).

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ADHD and Sleep - a thread

If getting to sleep feels like an exhausting mental struggle, please know that you are absolutely not alone.

Studies show that between 70–80% of adults with ADHD report difficulties initiating or maintaining sleep, or waking up unrefreshed.

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I wish it were fiction

On Off On Off On Off

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"You know.. the usual"

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So, this is an #adhd thing? 😬

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Stuck.

I thought I'd try something more in the direction of education and awareness instead of just memes.

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If this is you, please know you are not lazy, stupid, or crazy. Your brain is wired differently, not defectively.

Understanding these emotional patterns is the first step toward self-compassion and finding strategies that work for you, not against you

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That short fuse? It's not about being an "angry person." It's an executive function challenge.

The ADHD brain often struggles to create a pause before reacting, which can lead to impulsive emotional outbursts that you might regret moments later