You are helping me so much, one post at a time! This either-or concept - genius! I'm living in heightened emotional response all the time: my unemployment has run out and hoo boy, it's not cute. I've used some of my hyperfocus, new project excitement to do things like long-term food staple storage and baking my own bread. But sometimes even "dotted or lined" is too hard! But, I know it will be super useful on days I'm more functional. And once I'm employed again, I'm looking forward to being a paid subscriber! I can't do every subscription, but you're the top of my list! 💙
Another super helpful article. I like the steps of simplifying options and making a decision. Any tips on moving through the feelings that tend to shut people down?
here's a start, hope it helps:
🧘♀️ The ADHD Shutdown Cheat Sheet:
When you feel frozen, try this ADHD-friendly grounding method:
✅ 3 Sensory Anchors
Notice 3 things you can see, hear, or touch. This brings you out of your head and into your body.
✅ 2 Calming Questions
Ask yourself:
→ “What am I feeling right now?”
→ “What’s one thing I can do in this moment?”
✅ 1 Tiny Action
Any action counts. Stand up. Drink water. Type one word. Text a friend “I’m frozen.”
Start tiny. Restart your momentum.
here's a start, hope it helps:
🧘♀️ The ADHD Shutdown Cheat Sheet:
When you feel frozen, try this ADHD-friendly grounding method:
✅ 3 Sensory Anchors
Notice 3 things you can see, hear, or touch. This brings you out of your head and into your body.
✅ 2 Calming Questions
Ask yourself:
→ “What am I feeling right now?”
→ “What’s one thing I can do in this moment?”
✅ 1 Tiny Action
Any action counts. Stand up. Drink water. Type one word. Text a friend “I’m frozen.”
Start tiny. Restart your momentum.
You are helping me so much, one post at a time! This either-or concept - genius! I'm living in heightened emotional response all the time: my unemployment has run out and hoo boy, it's not cute. I've used some of my hyperfocus, new project excitement to do things like long-term food staple storage and baking my own bread. But sometimes even "dotted or lined" is too hard! But, I know it will be super useful on days I'm more functional. And once I'm employed again, I'm looking forward to being a paid subscriber! I can't do every subscription, but you're the top of my list! 💙
Another super helpful article. I like the steps of simplifying options and making a decision. Any tips on moving through the feelings that tend to shut people down?