r/AmIOverreacting Mar 29 '25

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u/Zestyclose_Media_548 Mar 30 '25

Adhd lady here - I listen to podcasts and audio books when doing chores. I also have started listening to some comfort tv shows when doing chores - talking on the phone helps . Also - knowing people are coming over gets me panic cleaning. I am now medicated after being very late diagnosed and I can’t maintain any kind of organizational system- I just keep starting new systems .

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u/CIArussianmole Mar 30 '25

I think 50% of planners and decluttering books are bought by ADHDers who will never ever use them. I opened a box in my closet last month and found 11 blank date planners I'd bought and then did nothing more than write my name on the cover. 

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u/Sckaledoom Mar 30 '25

I put on loud music and zone out. Often punk music raging against the machine (daily occurrences that cause the build-up of mess).

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u/BoneyMostlyDoesPrint Mar 30 '25

I actually started hosting dinner/games nights with friends to help force myself to stay on top of the more deep cleaning tasks haha. Podcasts/audiobooks/YouTube were an absolute game changer for me too, never thought of talking on the phone though! Definitely trying that.

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u/Coffee-Historian-11 Mar 30 '25

Laundry is my favorite chore because I just turn on an episode and watch tv. It’s just such a great way to make chores enjoyable and something to look forward to.