There’s a unique kind of vulnerability that comes with sitting in a quiet room and explaining your entire life to someone with a clipboard. Especially when that life has been filtered through layers of missed diagnoses, misunderstood behaviors, and internalized shame. That’s what it feels like to be re-evaluated as an adult for ADHD, OCD,…
Tag: Executive Dysfunction
Understanding Body Doubling for Enhanced Focus
Have you ever just gotten more done when someone else was in the room with you? Not talking, not helping—just there? That’s the essence of body doubling, a simple yet powerful support tool that’s gaining recognition in neurodivergent and disability communities. While often mentioned in ADHD circles, body doubling can benefit people with all sorts of challenges—chronic pain, fatigue,…
Executive Dysfunction: How It Relates to ADHD and OCD
When people hear “executive dysfunction,” they might picture someone who’s disorganized, forgetful, or simply lazy. But it’s much deeper—and more frustrating—than that. Executive dysfunction affects the brain’s ability to plan, organize, initiate, and complete tasks, manifesting in various aspects of life, from everyday chores to work-related projects. It can make decision-making feel insurmountable, and the…
Is My Brain Broken?!
The post discusses the author’s challenges with ADHD, PMDD, OCD, and fibromyalgia, illustrating a constant internal struggle marked by chaotic thoughts and emotional turmoil. This experience complicates daily life, affecting relationships and self-perception, characterized by intrusive thoughts and executive dysfunction. The author emphasizes the need for connection and understanding among those facing similar battles.
