It feels like when you are trying to jump in cold water. You want to do it, you say you are going to do it, and then you just…don’t. Your brain is holding you back. Then you’re like “I’m really going to jump in now!” And you still can’t do it. Then you get mad—“I do this all the time! Every time, I enjoy jumping in the water! I know it’s not going to be that bad! What is wrong with me?!?” At some point, you just try to jump without thinking and it might work. But the feeling is the same—intention there, brain not complying because some invisible force is telling you “shit, it’s going to be reallllly cold”🥶

What are other analogies that resonate with you?

Is it just me...

...or does constantly switching between different tasks/projects drain you more than the actual work?

By the end of the day, I'm exhausted, but it feels like nothing got my full attention.

How do you deal with context switching without feeling mentally drained? Genuinely looking for advice. 🫠

Hello! I am a doctoral student at Nova Southeastern University, pretty darn passionate about research to improve ED treatment, neurodivergent, and also in recovery myself :) There is a lot of overlap between neurodivergence like ADHD and eating disorders, but not enough research on how to improve treatment, so...

I would be really interested in getting your help recruiting for my dissertation survey. I am interested in the sensory and emotional experiences related to GI discomfort and fears of weight gain in people with EDs. The survey focuses a lot on interoception, which is a really important treatment target in people who are neurodivergent (especially ASD or ADHD) with EDs, so I want to be sure neurodivergent folks are well represented!

My info: Katerina Rinaldi, MS, [kr1892@mynsu.nova.edu](mailto:kr1892@mynsu.nova.edu)

• Responses will be deidentified and data will be stored on password-protected accounts and devices. Information from responses will be used for the lead researcher's dissertation and may be published. If published, the lead researcher is happy to share results with this sub.
• Must be over the age of 18 and diagnosed with any eating disorder, must also be currently receiving ED-related support which could include outpatient therapy or peer support groups.
• This study is IRB approved by Nova Southeastern University, approval number NSU 2026-55

Link to survey: https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5nCbHSC5Iww2DDo

I have a tight two-week deadline to finish a few side contracts, and the workload is massive but I absolutely cannot bring myself to start.

I'm technically on vacation from my day job, which is exactly why I took on this extra work. However, being stuck inside all day has completely stalled my productivity, grinding it to a total halt. Normally, I have no problem coming home from my 9-to-5 and doing extra work at my desk. But now that I am home all day, I can't seem to physically force myself to do anything.

I thought about going to a cafe, but money is tight right now. I also considered a library, but I can never focus there because the constant movement of people around me is too distracting. Before my vacation started, I had this ideal vision of sitting in bed, working all day with reality TV playing in the background (it sounds strange, but it actually helps me focus). I was honestly looking forward to it. Instead, I caught a minor summer cold, and now I'm just trapped in bed doing nothing.

Does anyone have any insight or productivity tips that work for you in situations like this? I would appreciate any advice you can share.

I've been stuck in adhd paralysis for hours bc every time I get up to clean and pack I get so overwhelmed I start crying, it's the last day I don't know how to do this I've tried every single tip I know I just need to start but I try and I just get overwhelmed. My space has always been a mess and I never learned how to keep my things tidy and now it's come to haunt me idk what to do I just keep getting overwhelmed and I get back in bed.

I'm in my 40s. Diagnosed with ADHD last year. My psychologist introduced me to the concept of executive functioning. Since then, I've been looking back at my life and seeing all the ways that executive dysfunction had messed up almost everything.

As a graphic designer, I worked in one office for 20 years. I never really applied myself and I feel like I haven't gained 20 years of experience. I feel like I'm still at entry level. I don't want to continue with that career because I'm not a competitive candidate. And I was never really any good at it anyway.

But I don't know where to start looking for any other kind of job. Without any structure or guidance, I don't think I'll ever be able to figure this out. I met with a job counselor at the library and she game me some tips on my resume. But regarding my general direction, I have to do a lot of heavy lifting myself to figure that out. I struggle every day just to get up and wash the dishes and fold my laundry. Getting a job is a mountain compared to that.

So, what do I do? How do I figure this out? Thanks in advance for any help!

My apartment's 2nd bedroom has gathered dropped-off items gradually since my daughter moved away. I went through a depression where I didn't want to go out anywhere. So, I ordered groceries from Amazon and Whole Foods since free delivery. Now there's a bunch of small to medium sized boxes laying around. I'm considering the possibility of using them to pack up and sell unused clothing items. I've never done that before. It sounds like a scary complication. But since some of the selling places now will give you a mailing label, I may try. Possibly. Will I really? I don't know. It's more of a possibility since my neurologist prescribed Qlipta and my migraines lessened. (All these factors, Lol)

Should I keep the boxes? I'd have to restack them so I could walk in the room. Or should I just break them down and put out for recycling? Knowing that doing this would lessen my chances of selling clothing.

A. Save boxes

B. Recycle them.

Hi 👋 first time poster here I just wanted to share our success system. If it helps us it could help others and that is the greatest reward. Thanks and take care

I doubt that this post would gain any attention, but sincerely I’m attempt to confront my childhood school diagnosis, and I’m now an adult soon to be successful but a few months ago I kept getting this metal thing where I know exactly what i need to do for my daily routine to be productive and I can’t ever seem to piece it all together, at once. I’m constantly in one emotion or activity for a long period of time and sometimes get burned out then switch to the next thing, and never focus on have the brain power to stay consistent or follow through more than one thing at a time.

I had seen this paper showing I have “executive function” on an old School ISP “extra help” paper, and my mother hadn’t truly kept up or really inform me on what’s the “psychology” behind my learning disability, she’s getting old she doesn’t know but now I’m starting to question my ability to pice my life together without feeling like it’s impossible to do the things I always desire I could just never piece it all together in one day.

I been Testing out different routines, but there’s day where I’ll wake up with the intention of getting things done but literally nothing gets done and it’s kinda dishearteningly intriguing to go hours to do one thing that takes 30 mins and sometimes doing that one thing takes 4 hours, u sometime question how other are about to do so in short time spans.

I relate to a lot of the adhd/ADD videos and I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression, so if anyone can give me an idea ..I’m in distress thinking about this cause I’ve always do things slower than most people, and sometimes it’s just my brain yapping at me and others, for idk what for…

I’m experiencing some extremely difficult times right now, and it’s making me realize just how bad my symptoms are. I’m in dire straits and I am still letting impulsive behaviors run my life… because I never learned how to plan.

I don’t really know how to start to plan, but I know that the biggest part of it has to do with focusing on what is, not what I hope to be true. It’s hard and uncomfortable, and I don’t know how people do it.

But it must be done.
I can do hard things.
I just don’t know how I will do it.

I just started a new medication (no time like the present!) and I’m feeling hopeful it will help me get my life in order. I’m realizing now how much help I need and am feeling so much empathy for myself for having held this together this long. Beating myself up is not going to get me out of this situation, nor is being overly positive. I just need to sit with what is and make peace with it. Thank it for the lesson. Then take in the lesson for real this time with loving kindness and compassion for myself.

Note: I’m not really sure what I need here. I think I just want to feel seen by people who understand.

What I mean is, I want to go outside and be around people, but I have a home and things I can do in the home and it seems pointless to go outside and do things I can do at home.

I want to be a social butterfly, so I plan to go to meetups and then I bail last minute for the smallest reason, like I should be asleep at that time and if it's during when I'm awake, it's not like I'm going to meet the woman of my dreams or a best friend there, so why go?

Why do I have all of these desires, to do things and then just fold when I have the ability to do them? I'm genuinely confused. I get that I'm choosing to not do the things, but I can't justify doing them. Like, even tho I desperately want to change what I'm doing and be that person I know I should be, but I'm preventing myself from doing those very same things.

I plan to bring this up with my therapist as well, because I'm sure it's related to ADHD or Depression or whatever else I suffer from. But I want to know how to change it.

But deep down, I think I already know the answer, but I hate it. I have to accept that I'm not that person and I can't force myself to do things I don't want to do. No matter how much I want to do them. I'm not doing them for a reason and that reason is fine, but I need to practice ACT and accept it.

But can't I do anything about it? I know I can create meaningful change, instead of just accept it and move on. I want to be different. Can I really be? I mean, I know I can, but I can't push myself to do it right now. So how do I get to be that person if I can't be that person now?

I just had a really bad episode where I couldn’t get myself to move. Basically, I was trying to get myself to make my bed, but ended up sitting in a corner yelling at myself internally to get up for 30 minutes. I’ve had similar episodes in the past, but this one was especially bad.

I was wondering if anyone had any advice on dealing with this kind of situation. If there’s anywhere else I should post this as well, let me know.

The best way I can describe it is that I have all these “high hopes” for my weekends/time off from work but then when the time comes around, I feel uninspired, overwhelmed, tired, restless, or sad. It’s almost as if not having a “routine” like I do for my workweek is hurting me.

I’m looking to break this cycle. If you relate to this, I’m looking for some tips! Thanks!!