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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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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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AuntGlowModerator
I know how exhausting and relentless these kinds of thoughts can be, and I think you're doing SO well to manage them all. @creative_writer
Yes, of course! It takes time, but I believe all people can work towards healing from their trauma. I am reading 'No Bad Parts' at the moment and I feel like you might resonate with it: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55384168-no-bad-parts
Internal Family Systems encourages you to work towards identifying different parts of yourself that make up the 'whole', and how they have come to be. For example, our feelings and more negative beliefs can become heightened when one part takes over, so if we can identify the part that wants to self-harm or cope in ways that may not be so helpful as seperate from our core self, we can start to see things more objectively. (And most importantly, really love and nurture this facet of ourselves for what it is: a part that is doing anything it can to protect us.) 💛
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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AuntGlowModerator
Bed really does sound like the best idea right now @creative_writer. When my mind won't stop, I either talk to someone, shower, have a biiiig cry, or try and sleep... maybe pop on some trashy reality TV too haha. I really encourage you to be gentle with yourself and try to create a soothing environment - you deserve to feel safe. 💛
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Ru-beeModerator
Hey @creative_writer I know things have been so persistently difficult for you lately. It's great that you've been reaching out here and focusing on self-care. Have you been leaning on any other supports to help get you through this time as well?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Ru-beeModerator
Yeah of course, I get that @creative_writer and hopefully you can safely get through this time without needing that. Have helplines been helpful at all lately?
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