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creative_writerSenior Contributor
How do people function while living with ADHD? I’m pretty much non-functional, it’s taking a toil on my mental health, I’m stuck in constant rumination. I try to look for a reasonable solution, but I see the unreasonable
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rav3nSenior Contributor
hey @creative_writer sorry to hear how overwhelming things are right now. thank you for confirming that you're safe, i'm glad that you're okay. how can the community support you? what would be helpful right now? i want you to know that we care about you heaps and we're here for you 💗
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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rav3nSenior Contributor
how do you feel about giving that peer support service a go? the free one that you mentioned last time? @creative_writer
i'm really glad to hear that you've continued to reach out to those helplines as well, please do keep reaching out as much as you need. i know you've also mentioned that you've tried to push away and distract from those uncomfy feelings, but perhaps learning to sit with it and let it pass might be something to work on with your psych next time you see them?
how do you feel about narrating things? it's a strategy i find helpful when i'm having intrusive thoughts - you just narrate each and every single action out loud (you can do it in your head too but it works better out loud). for example: i'm going to the kitchen, i'm grabbing a cup, i'm feeling anxious but i know i'm safe. i'll make myself some tea and go step outside for a bit, i'm opening the fridge, etc.
basically saying each step and bringing your focus to the present actions helps from being sucked into those internal thoughts - it does take practice and requires you to do it continuously to work better, how do you feel about giving it a go today?
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tymeModerator
Would it be helpful to try and ground yourself @creative_writer ?
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