Tag: ADHD
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Breaking the Cycle: How Keeping My Phone Away and Using a Foot Massage Mat Helped Me Sleep Better
Sleep issues have troubled me for many years. I have two main symptoms: not wanting to sleep and being unable to fall asleep. Starting the night before last, I stopped bringing my phone to bed. Last night, I took it a step further and left my phone in another room. I’ve also been using an…
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SpiralFocus: Task Management That Actually Works for ADHD Brains
I use an A4 spiral notebook for task management. Each task or idea is listed on the right-hand side, one per line, forming my to-do list, with new tasks added to the end. I tackle the list from the top, without pressure to finish. Unfinished tasks are crossed off and re-added to the end, while…
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Beyond Distraction: Navigating ADHD-PI and Building a Fulfilling Life
ADHD-PI: When Focus Fades People with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Inattentive Type (ADHD-PI) often struggle. Starting tasks feels like climbing a mountain. Procrastination becomes a habit. Tiredness hangs heavy. Forgetfulness casts a shadow. The Roots of the Struggle ADHD-PI has deep roots. These roots twist and turn, impacting how the mind works. Inattention: The mind wanders. Focus shatters…
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I Asked ChatGPT About My ADHD – Here’s What I Learned
I asked ChatGPT about ADHD. I have ADHD-PI, so I wanted to know more about it. ChatGPT told me some things that made me think “yes, that’s me!” People with ADHD-PI have trouble starting tasks. We also put things off until later, get tired easily, and forget things. It’s like our brains are always jumping…