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Mkatherine15

Updated 11mo ago

How to combat “waiting mode” as someone with ADHD?

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Some people with ADHD have shared that they struggle with waiting in public places like stores or traffic. They often feel things are moving slower than they would like. This can lead to feelings of a...See More

ricecake

I set a timer for the time I need to start getting ready at. Knowing the timer will tell me when and that I won’t forget about it gives me comfort not to focus on ‘the thing’ too much

TheRadicalEdward

I try to bring something to do when I have to wait somewhere.

Mkatherine15

thank you! What about times where you are waiting to do something, like if you work in the evening and are struggling to do anything with your day while waiting for it to be time to work?

Ash.G

I guess music sometimes helps me.

JessMartin

Music is an emotional stimulant for me. I skip a lot of songs half way through them but it helps.

TheRadicalEdward

11mo

Hey! I struggle with this too, but if there are any chores that need doing, I'll do that. One year I had to work on Christmas Day. Almost as soon as everyone was done opening presents, I had to get ready for work.

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