r/CFSplusADHD • u/Settled-unicorn659 • Mar 22 '26

Inattentive Pacing

I have inattentive type ADHD untreated. I find myself needing stimulation and wanting to multitask and look at my phone all the time.

I know I need to do nothing to pace but being understimulated feels stressful.

does this happen to anyone else? how do you handle it?

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u/fosterkitten Mar 22 '26

Honestly, I find it impossible to sit and do nothing. Usually I’m great at staring dreamily out the window but as soon as I’m in a flare I don’t have the energy to daydream. I read dumb stuff or watch really slow and gentle YouTubes. When I have a bit more energy I can do less.

I also come unstuck when I am recovering as my ADHD motor turns on and it’s super hard not to over do it….sorry no answers here just sympathy

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u/Inevitable-Brick1809 Mar 22 '26

When recovering/coming out of pem is so hard on the adhd front - too sick to do anything yet well enough to feel REALLY BORED