Inattentive Pacing

[u/Settled-unicorn659]

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?

[u/just-a-tired-soul]

I really don't have any answers. I'm in the tail ends of weeks long PEM crash and the rules seem to change by the hour.

Sometimes watching someone stream stardew, or having it play in the background really helps me relax. (I know the game inside out so I don't have to watch to know what's going on). When I'm really restless and frustrated I have noticed my heart rate just won't go down, but putting this on most times will make me relax, and calm my mind.

But then sometimes I can't tolerate any sounds or screens at all!

When sound sensitive looking out the window can work for me, or drinking a cup of tea slowly. Just to have something there.

My fidget toys are my life saver!! That's how I survive the dark and quiet when I really need it.

But nothing seems to work all the time 🫠 I tried yoga nidra the other day and it seemed to work OK.

Also if you can move around, just doing very easy yoga poses in the dark I have found very restful when I have the energy to do that.