Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder [ADHD]

Do any of the below challenges sound like you or your child/teen?

If yes, then you're in the right place!

Many people with ADHD have tried every tip and trick in the book, only to find they love a good plan but can't follow through. You may feel lazy or stupid or not good enough, but this struggle has nothing to do with how hard you're trying or how capable you are. It has everything to do with how your brain is designed to work, which doesn't always line up with what the world expects from you. Your brain needs urgency, novelty, interest, challenge, and purpose to engage. Once you learn how to tap into these factors, you'll stop working against yourself and start seeing the progress your effort deserves.

Productivity Paralysis

I know what I need to do and I know how to do it, but I just can't get myself started
I can hyperfocus for hours, but not on the thing that needs my attention
I start new projects and then quickly lose interest (and leave chaos in my wake)
When I attempt big projects, I lose myself in small details (like perfectly organizing a single kitchen drawer instead of tackling the larger space)
I procrastinate for weeks, and then magically pull a focused all-nighter when a deadline is looming
Without deadlines, I never take steps toward dreams that really matter to me (like trying a new hobby or traveling more)

Social Strain

I ignore texts for days because responding feels too draining
I forget to reply to texts and emails, and then feel so guilty that I can't bring myself to write back later
I zone out mid-conversation and completely miss what people are saying to me
I interrupt and overshare, and then overthink and obsess about it later
I overbook myself, and then have to bail on plans last minute
I feel lonely because making and keeping social commitments is too overwhelming

Time Traps

I constantly underestimate how long it will take to get something done (like drafting an email or cooking dinner)
I miss important deadlines
I frequently run late because I try to tackle tasks on my way out the door, or I forget to account for things like traffic or parking
I waste hours on distractions (like social media and Wikipedia rabbit holes)
I lose track as the months pass without me touching base with family and friends I really care about

Feeling Fatigue

I avoid tasks because I can't stand the feeling of boredom, guilt, shame, or pressure to be perfect
I can be super excited about something one moment and then pretty quickly lose interest/motivation
Emotions hit me fast and hard, and sometimes they take over my whole day
I snap at people or say harsh things when I'm sad or mad, and then feel terribly about it
I often find myself doomscrolling because I don't have the energy for anything else

Sleep Struggles

I feel exhausted in the early afternoon and late evening, but wired at bedtime
I constantly get to bed later than I had planned
My brain spirals at night with embarrassing memories and future worries
I can't get myself to turn off my TV, stop gaming, or put my phone down when it's time to sleep
I have to set multiple alarms in the morning, I hit snooze repeatedly, and I sometimes oversleep
I frequently chase extra sleep by napping or sleeping too late on weekends

Feast or Famine

I'm too busy or distracted to eat much during the day, so I'm ravenous by dinnertime
I don't notice that I'm hungry until I feel starving or my energy crashes, and then I tend to grab whatever's easiest and overeat
I hyperfixate on my comfort foods and eat them for most meals until I'm suddenly sick of them and can't stomach them anymore
I find myself craving snack foods when I'm sad, stressed, or bored