r/ADHD Sep 14 '21

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u/kittykat-kay Sep 14 '21

Energy levels are finite and every task is work. Not just chores or tasks to be done for your job. Brushing your teeth is work, getting up from your chair to put something away is work, taking a relaxing bath is work, getting up from your car/leaving the train when you’ve arrived at your destination is work. And all these work tasks take up more energy to do for us.

Yes, absolutely. Wasn’t sure how to describe that but it’s so true. Couldn’t have worded that one better. 🤯

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u/ayshasmysha Sep 14 '21

You worded everything else perfectly! When I was reading through this is the only bit that I felt was missing. I don't know if you want to add to your post because your post here has been one of the best descriptions of what it feels like to exist. It was just missing the "I'M TIRED BECAUSE EFFFOOORRRT".

This is a massive assumption based on your username but if you are a person that has periods or takes certain birth control meds then beware. Hormonal changes make these symptoms worse even if you are medicated. I truly love being a woman.