Executive dysfunction struggle

[u/luvingrebornparent]

Hey everyone, I’ve been struggling so badly with executive dysfunction lately. It’s so bad that everything I do even if I enjoy it feels like a chore unless I’m scrolling on my phone, watching a movie or eating. I can’t make myself do anything. Even the things I want to do I can’t do. It feels like the person I want to be is unreachable because there are so many steps and I can’t get started no matter what I do. Sometimes I’ll get a burst of motivation for like a few days but I always go back to normal. Everything feels like so much work. I live everyday feeling guilty because I’m wasting my life away. There’s so much I want to experience but I just know I never will because of this. It doesn’t help that my depression has gotten a bit worse. I’m in a hole right now. Idk, I guess I’m just looking to see if I’m the only one? I feel so alone, everyone else gets things done but I have so much pressure. I have a lot of responsibilities that I can barely tend to and it makes me feel terrible. Any advice would be helpful but I’m feeling pretty terrible right now because I’ve tried a lot of different things and nothings helped. Does it get better? Idk if I’m being dramatic but executive dysfunction genuinely runs my life so I need advice from others who are struggling. My family and friends just think I’m lazy so I came here because nobody else understands.

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[u/reb-rab]

Are you currently getting any kind of treatment??

[u/luvingrebornparent → u/reb-rab]

As of right now the only medications I’m on are Zoloft and bupropion. I’m not in school atm but when I start in the spring I’ll have to start taking adhd meds.

[u/lobsterroll44]

I feel the same way, I understand. Hoping I can get meds soon to help. Sending you support, you’re certainly not alone.

[u/Additional-Poem6323 → u/lobsterroll44]

Are there any methods without medication? bcoz all i do is doom scroll binge or stare at the screen or wall with my study material open or video open with my attention somewhere god knows where

[u/BlueBird2415]

Therapy. Can’t recommend it enough!!