Tag: ExecutiveDysfunction
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Why Do I Suddenly Feel Completely Drained?
One moment I feel fine—motivated even. The next, it’s like someone pulled the plug. In this story, I dive into the lesser-known reality of ADHD fatigue: sudden mental crashes, emotional burnout, and the feeling of running on empty without warning. Share how overstimulation, decision fatigue, and masking contribute to this collapse—and how I’m learning to…
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Why Do I Always Stuff Things in My Bag at the Last Minute?
In this story, i explains how ADHD impacts my executive functions—making it hard to prepare in advance. I reveal the inner workings of my brain when it comes to planning, the panic of forgetting essentials and the idiosyncratic routines I’ve developed to cope with the constant time pressure.
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Why Does Grocery Shopping Feel So Overwhelming?
For most people, grocery shopping is a simple chore. For me, it can feel like a full-on assault on the senses. In this story, i open up about the hidden challenges of ADHD and sensory overload during everyday tasks like shopping—where the lights, noise, people, and decisions become mentally exhausting. I share what this experience…
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Why Do I Always Lose My Stuff?
Losing keys, forgetting your wallet, misplacing your phone—again. I share how ADHD affects my day-to-day organization, why it feels like my brain rejects routines, and how small tricks have help lose fewer things (well… sometimes). This story explores the deeper reasons behind constant forgetfulness, the emotional toll of daily chaos, and ADHD-friendly strategies that actually…
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Why Does Motivation Work Differently for Me?
ADHD motivation is unpredictable. Some days, I feel unstoppable. Other days, I struggle with the simplest things. But understanding why my brain works this way helps me be kinder to myself—and helps me work with my brain, not against it.
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Why Do I Have No Friends?
I don’t avoid people, I just get lost in my own world. Messages go unanswered, plans fade, and before I know it, weeks have passed. It’s not that I don’t care—I just struggle with time, energy, and remembering to reach out. ADHD makes friendships complicated, but that doesn’t mean I don’t value them.
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The ADHD Memory Blackout
ADHD isn’t just about attention—it also affects working memory. It’s like my brain is a whiteboard that someone keeps erasing before I get a chance to read what I wrote.
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Overwhelmed & Frozen – Why Can’t I Start?
Ever feel completely stuck, even when you want to start? ADHD can turn overwhelm into paralysis. Here’s why it happens & how to break free..
Elias Carter 