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Because it takes slightly less mental energy to sit and stress than to do the thing. (lemmy.world)

submitted 5 months ago by The_Picard_Maneuver@lemmy.world to c/adhd@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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[-] bolexforsoup@lemmy.blahaj.zone 14 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

ADHD often comes with some degree of low-grade anxiety/depression tbh

I remember talking to my therapist about how I’m not worried about forgetting something, I’m always worried about what I haven’t realized I have forgotten and is already causing a problem. I just live in a constant state of “something is on fire I just haven’t smelled the smoke yet.” it’s not quite PTSD, but it is certainly something analogous and it’s always this low level hum of stress. At least that’s what I took from my conversation with her.

[-] aStonedSanta@lemm.ee 2 points 5 months ago

Fucking hell. I have days or weeks where this happens for me but eventually passes. Usually it’s time related for me. Like I’ve missed an appointment. But there isn’t one?? 🤷‍♂️

[-] bolexforsoup@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 5 months ago

I haven’t been to the eye doctor in over 5 years so that’s a fun one to randomly remember.

[-] Zink@programming.dev 2 points 5 months ago

You know, just this week I saw the dermatologist again after several years. One of my medications makes me more susceptible to skin cancer and I needed a prescription related to a skin condition refilled.

So I needed to go more than most. I have plenty of other simple things I’ve been waiting months to do, but it IS possible to knock these things out.