• NovaPrime@lemmy.ml
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        3 months ago

        Often it’s the ones that only take a second or a minute and minimal effort that get put off the longest and create most anxiety. I was discussing this with a friend last night: I’ve had numerous non-ADHD people explain to me how I just need to create a task list, not realizing that 1: I know all the shit I have to do…I’m just…waiting…, and 2. When I do try to set up lists and organizational systems, I get sucked into a false productivity hole and spend an inordinate amount of time on the process/list/automation crap, and then when it’s perfectly set up, I maybe use it for a week but inevitably revert back to the chaos

      • jubilationtcornpone@sh.itjust.works
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        3 months ago

        The only way I get things done is by doing something to procrastinate at something else I should be doing. Couple this with inner restlessness and the guilt I feel for not getting the things done that I need to and voila! We have productivity!

        Granted, it’s all in the wrong order and I’m exhausted due to my inability to just sit down and relax for a minute. But, look at all the stuff I’ve gotten 3/4 of the way done! Pats self on back

  • DominusOfMegadeus@sh.itjust.works
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    3 months ago

    Adderall has been a life/game-changer for me on this. Now the challenge is finding some kind of way to organize the tasks in some fashion that I also remember to reference every time before starting a new task. Also trying not to get ducked down the rabbit hole of getting to focused on a hobby project to the detriment of my work. But damn, I sure can focus now!

    • Dorkyd68@lemmy.world
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      3 months ago

      As an adhd diagnosed man i couldn’t agree more. Unfortunately I like my addy a lil too much and had to stopp.

      Which is unfortunate cause I’m pretty sure the fbi and I were forming a pretty right bond. They only spoke to me after taking 5 pills at once and after being up for 3 days. My Dr took my script away. I just wish my fbi agent would come back l. He was my only friend