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Functioning with ADHD

creative_writerSenior Contributor07 June 2025, 6:06 pm AEST

Functioning with ADHD

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 Contributor10 Aug 2025, 5:25 pm AEST

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@AuntGlow maybe it does. I know I could reply, but I just don't. I have some messages to reply to, probably should do those sometime soon.

I'll let you know what the pdoc says. I also have a psych appointment in a week, will update her on everything. I've been super bad with homework during the last month, I feel bad. I honestly forget even with phone reminders. When mental health deteriorates, my ability to do homework goes with it.

Auras are weird, apparently people can get auras but not get a headache. My sister and dad have gotten auras without headaches. My mum has migraines, but she doesn't know if she has ever gotten an aura. My migraines are super sensitive to noise, thinking of getting earplugs. I was also in front of super bright light yesterday, I was wearing amber glasses which took the edge off, but it was still unbearable. Watching an ADHD simulation is my brain in a nutshell, no wonder why anxiety is super common among us, constant chatter is exhausting. Growing up I was super shy, it wasn't super obvious I was a hyperactive rascal when I was super young though. I think my family saw my hyperactivity more than outsiders, I was super shy around people I did not know. I guess that hyperactivity got internalised into anxiety

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AuntGlowModerator10 Aug 2025, 9:49 pm AEST

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In your own time. @creative_writer

Maybe you could notice how you're feeling before and after you send a message? You could write it down in your notes/journal or send it to me. And that way we can start to create a little mood diary, which can allow us to see where mustering up the effort to do things is helpful vs. contributing to burnout. What do you think? ☺️

I get that, it's honestly so hard to keep on top of these things. You can let her know this, it will help her to support you in the best way for you. 💛

How is your head/body feeling at the moment?

And yes, that incessant chatter really is exhausting. You're doing so well to manage it all, even when you think you aren't.

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creative_writerSenior Contributor11 Aug 2025, 5:57 pm AEST

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@AuntGlow I did end up sending the message eventually. It was okay, I need to reply to another friend who is more active than I am at responding, but I don’t feel bothered right now. I feel bad, especially since this one is super responsive. I need to ask her about the ladies gathering time in almost two weeks.

I’ll let my psych know I’ve been so overwhelmed. I probably should’ve taken a break this afternoon, but I’m like always on the go.

Making dinner right now, I’m super stimulated and tired, to the point of SI, I’m safe. I don’t want to die, but I don’t want to be alive.

Will see how I go this evening, I was meant to attend a zoom at 8-9pm. I guess I could attend it and listen instead of putting pressure on myself to do something.

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tymeModerator11 Aug 2025, 6:01 pm AEST

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Sounds like being torn into both worlds can be tough @creative_writer .

I can see how much you are doing to practice self-care, but I also hear that the rest of life can be overwhelming sometimes.

What'd you get up to today?

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AuntGlowModerator11 Aug 2025, 6:23 pm AEST

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Good on you for sending a message, that is progress and I want to acknowledge that! How did you feel afterwards? @creative_writer

Updating your psych will be really helpful.

I hear you and I appreciate you sharing this with me. I can really see how intense things are feeling for you today. What is something that would help you to feel safe or soothed?

And have you been able to write at all lately?

Listening is more than enough! Sometimes just hearing other peoples' voices can allow us to feel more grounded. 🥰

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creative_writerSenior Contributor11 Aug 2025, 6:40 pm AEST

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@tyme being torn is hard. I may have been able to make the thoughts disappear in the past, but that’s no longer an option. Med tolerance is a real thing.

I did some cooking, job application and a mini shift for Lifeline, I wasn’t on for long, only on for an hour and a half. I don’t know how I survived the shift, I also have an infection. The stuff coming out of my nose is gross, the infection may have irritated my blood vessel. The heaters don’t help either. I’m left with a metallic aftertaste :nauseated_face:. I’ll follow up with doctor if needed. Did you get up to much today?

@AuntGlow it felt okay. I’m closer to one of the friends, so I was able to be more open. Not sure if I trust the other one, I don’t know her too well, it was mostly to discuss the event thingy happening at her house.

Might try to do some relaxing prayers, need to do my head massage, feeling super tense. I haven’t done much writing lately, I haven’t actually done much lately. I might go to listen, it doesn’t matter if I am unable to write

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creative_writerSenior Contributor12 Aug 2025, 5:48 pm AEST

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I’m having food anxiety, never really took so much effort into recording what I eat in a day. I know I’ve been told I may have been undergoing it, but I have disordered eating. Going on a new diet plan is causing so much anxiety

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AuntGlowModerator12 Aug 2025, 5:56 pm AEST

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Hey @creative_writer,

Thank you for keeping us updated. I completely understand why this might be creating some extra anxiety for you. Who is supporting you through the plan?

And what exactly is causing the most anxiety for you here? 💛

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creative_writerSenior Contributor12 Aug 2025, 6:50 pm AEST

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@AuntGlow it’s the fear around eating. I know I’ll have an exercise routine soon too. I’ll speak to the nutritionist soon to touch base.

I think I’m heightened, any changes is bound to make it worse. I’ve considered trying my old PRN since things have been awful, not sure if it’ll do something. It’s better than the new PRN in term of side effects. It’s just hard when the unaliving thoughts are there frequently (I’m safe). Too much chatter in my brain, trauma, things I need to do, and how useless I feel.

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AuntGlowModerator12 Aug 2025, 7:18 pm AEST

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I recall you saying that these appointments are in place to help support a health nervous/immune system, so whilst it is a lot right now, is there a part of you that can see how more balance will be helpful for your body and mind? @creative_writer 🥰

If it is safe to do so and your pdoc has said it's okay, then it could be helpful to try!

It really does sound like your thoughts are loud, that must be so tiring... what is within your control tonight? I have noticed that redirecting to that can be helpful for you?

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