It’s not that I think those tasks are pointless, it’s that I feel overwhelmed with ALL the things I need to do, and those things always get put on the back burner as other things take precedence in order to make sure I’m meeting work deadlines or keeping up appearances and hiding that I’m living in a dumpster fire so that others don’t judge me or worry about me… because for others it’s so easy… so not getting these things done makes family and friends worry that I’m in a deep deep depression or dealing with some other issue like substance abuse… when really it’s just my ADHD.
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Actual laziness is truly not caring and don't mind the consequences. ADHD "laziness" results in devastating struggle and pain not knowing why you can't just do the task, even if you want to. True lazines
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55 just finding out I'm not a disorganized mess. I feel free and relieve to learn that I have ADHD. So many video crossing my path about ADHD. When I feel like a failure and cant get it together, I get overwhelmed and shutdown. It's the missing link and I'm still uncovering so many " that's the why" of my struggles. I dont want ADHD to control my life anymore. Reading this message you posted can be my beginning. I am going to print this out and post it on my wall as a reminder " I got this". Thank you.
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Overwhelmed rather than pointless. I mean - my mood gets lower if my house is messy. Then it turns into a vicious cycle of feeling more overwhelmed and unable to even consider starting. On the other hand, I can spend hours and hours trying to figure out a complicated formula in Excel so I can automatically generate the roll for our out of school care programmes for primary school children.
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I remember once having a meeting in college baseball with my coach for mid season evaluation and he was like “I’ve never seen anything like it but you have this ability to come up big in big situations I don’t know how to explain it. But it’s really unique. When we played the best team in the country you were just like fuck you like they were nothing. Keep on keeping on.” Reminds me of this! I struggle everyday but we can do it!
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Oh my gosh, I'm almost crying reading this! I screenshot it so I can read it to myself every now and then. You articulate this reality so well, I appreciate it.
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I wish, being AUDHD really complicates things. I do crave the complicated and challenging moments, but I end up exhausted afterwards, due to the emotional strain. It’s very difficult to navigate between the two.
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Thank you so much for posting. I was feeling crap throughout the day and this post has provided a little bit of relief.
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He means well but not everyone was born with the support he has and in a country that provides affordable healthcare and tuition. The fact that he is on YouTube tells me that his original business plan was unsustainable for him. Please be realistic with your expectations in life. Success to many is just maintaining a functional life. There is value in that too
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Honestly. And this is a real struggle: my body really wants to exercise. My mind knows it would be beneficial. My brain?!?! Hell no.
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I love this. Now…this should understood and supported in the workplace, not yet another employee review that labels you Those in Sr. roles need to coach and be a leader who know how to lead and get the best out of others — don’t tear me down because my brain isn’t wired like yours!
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And thanks for posting - I’m saving this to read again on the days when I feel like crap and I’d forget my head if it wasn’t on my shoulders, and to read again before I have a job interview or performance appraisal!
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Yeah so true. Then it leads to this weird thing where narrow minded non adhd will both resent you for not having prepared an important speech in advance, and be super jealous when they realise you can write a great speech in the toilets, 5 minutes ahead of the speech. And open minded people without adhd will find you cute for your time-management disability, and admire you for your ability to thrive under pressure... just have to choose your colleagues and friends
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Question, though. I have the ideas and the drive to START those businesses, but when I think of having to continue doing whatever that business would need to thrive, I stop. I know I can’t keep up with what it would need. How would an ADHDer overcome that?
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This is so important for me and many more to know every day. Thank you so much for being such a great support to especially the ones who don’t get any even from their own families.
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I guess the solution is to build a wildly profitable business and just hire someone to do the boring stuff 😆
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Thank you so much for clarifying your view point on this. It makes perfect sense to me and resonates with me deeply. As for those who say that what is being said is somehow unrealistic: Yes, he may have had the privilege to have the necessary supports to nurture his ADHD to a point where it has become more of an advantage than disadvantage. Fine. I say use what you have been given and find a way to a place that will be more beneficial for your growth. I know from personal experience that love is necessary for growth or I should say exponential growth. Adversity has its place, also. Any type of environment that is not suitable to the growth of a person who is going to try and take advantage of the benefits of their ADHD isn’t worthy of their presence. I say this not in a snobbish manner but in a way that is advantageous for all parties involved. Politely excuse yourself if you cannot be of good use to those around you. Find a way to contribute to the welfare of your society using your gift(s). I say this as a 51 year old male who just found out last year that I have ADHD. The struggle, the depression, the anxiety for all of these years has been deep. But now that I know that I need to stay caffeinated (safely), inspired and motivated: That’s my job. Being nice and helping my fellow creatures, not taking shortcuts, being respectful…all the hard things: Necessary. Heaping doses of forgiveness and patience. Agree or disagree?
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TY FOR POSTING THIs , all my teachers flamed me today in ptm infront of my mom cause i havent been regular in class cause its literal torture to sit there for 8 hours everyday , i REALLY WANT TO FOCUS ON THE EFFING MATHS CLASS but cant , got lectured by mom and den dad how these electronics is why i cant sit still or fidget or move alot ..sigh wish it was easier to explain things
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This would align, in my mind, with CPTSD which can present with ADHD-like symptoms. If your brain has adapted to a situation that put you in survival mode it makes sense that it’s oriented toward grand-scale, emergency-addressing tasks, and minor ones get triaged as unimportant. Maybe your brain deems it better to rest than do menial tasks so that you will have the energy to address the next big threat when it arises.
5 months ago | 1
ADHDVision
If you have ADHD, you might feel like you're constantly struggling with the "easy" things in life...
- Cleaning... consistently.
- Showing up... on time.
- Replying to messages... on schedule.
- Even going to sleep... at a regular hour.
These things can feel nearly impossible because your brain is wired to chase dopamine and thrives on novelty. That makes mundane routines feel... pointless. But here’s where the twist comes in.
Your brain isn't built for the easy stuff — it’s built for the hard stuff, the challenges others shy away from. It needs variety, complexity, and intensity to come alive. And that’s where your strengths shine.
- Problem-solving? You’re drawn to the complex issues others don’t want to touch.
- Under pressure? You’ll pull off 24 hours of hyperfocus to nail that deadline when it matters.
- Dealing with change? While others hesitate, you adapt and pivot — fast.
- And those big, bold ideas that pop into your head? You’re not just dreaming them up; you’re taking that leap and building businesses around them.
Yes, ADHD can make the everyday stuff feel harder. But there are two sides to every coin. While the easy things might trip you up, the hard things? Those are your zone of genius.
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